McConnelsville in Morgan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Carlos M. Riecker Complex

By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

1. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In honor of
Judge Carlos M. Riecker
1897-1990

Through his benevolence, Morgan Countians have a greater appreciation for learning, for government, for history and for service to community.

Erected by Morgan County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education.

Location. 39° 38.931′ N, 81° 51.062′ W. Marker is in McConnelsville, Ohio, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 60) and 8th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is on the Morgan County government building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McConnelsville OH 43756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Purple Heart Memorial (here, next to this marker); Evelyn True Button House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (about 500 feet

The Carlos M. Riecker Complex Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

2. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex Historical Marker

Since 1880, buildings on this site have supported both commercial and residential uses. Historically, businesses on this block have included both wholesale and retail grocery, furniture, photography, carriage manufacturing, restaurant, shoe and boot, and various shops. Renovated and added onto in 2002, the Riecker Complex houses over seventy governmental and professional offices and community rooms.

away); Morgan County (about 600 feet away); Lelia Morris & Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); McConnelsville World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); McConnelsville Persian Gulf War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McConnelsville.

The Carlos M. Riecker Morgan County Government Complex image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

3. The Carlos M. Riecker Morgan County Government Complex

Rotary Park at the Carlos M. Riecker Complex image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

4. Rotary Park at the Carlos M. Riecker Complex

Sponsored by Malta-McConnelsville Rotary Club "Service Above Self" May 2002

Morgan County Bicentennial Bell in Rotary Park at the Carlos M. Riecker Complex Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

5. Morgan County Bicentennial Bell in Rotary Park at the Carlos M. Riecker Complex Marker

Cast in Morgan County, Ohio, September 3, 2002

Riecker Park NatureWorks Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

6. Riecker Park NatureWorks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 788 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 10, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.