Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Licking County Recreational Trail System

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

1. The Licking County Recreational Trail System Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Led by J. Gilbert Reese, The Thomas J. Evans Foundation completed the first segment of trail in 1980 linking Newark to Granville. The second segment linking Granville to Johnstown was completed by the foundation in 1981. Since then numerous groups have contributed to the creation of the more than 60 miles of trails we have today. Local municipalities and park districts are responsible for maintaining the existing trails and developing new segments. The trails provide opportunities for biking, walking, rollerblading, jogging and observing nature.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 40° 3.378′ N, 82° 24.054′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. Marker is on South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 S 2nd St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Historic Pataskala Town Hall (here, next to this marker); The Hartford Fair (here, next to this marker); Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

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(here, next to this marker); Flint Ridge (here, next to this marker); Bigelow Park (here, next to this marker); The Dawes Arboretum (here, next to this marker); The Captain Scott House (here, next to this marker); Ye Olde Mill (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

2. The Licking County Recreational Trail System Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.