Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Site in Journalism
[The Chillicothe Gazette]
Erected 1972 by Sigma Delta Chi, Professional Journalism Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1972.
Location. 39° 19.968′ N, 82° 59.028′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Ohio, in Ross County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 W Main St, Chillicothe OH 45601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Chillicothe Newspapers (here, next to this marker); A Replica of Ohio's First Capitol (here, next to this marker); The Chillicothe Gazette (a few steps from this marker); Donald E. McHenry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio (about 400 feet away); A Stone (about 400 feet away); Court House Renovation (about 400 feet away); The First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 21, 2008
2. Home of Chillicothe Newspapers Marker
Erected in 1940
Chillicothe Gazette, established April 25, 1800
Chillicothe News-Advertiser, established June 11, 1831
Sunday Gazette and Advertiser, established December 3, 1938.
Stone below marker is from Ohio's first statehouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.