Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bigelow Park
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
1. Bigelow Park Marker
Inscription.
Bigelow Park is named for Dr. Oliver Bigelow (1739-1817), a physician who served during the American Revolution. In 1810 he purchased 4,000 acres and laid out the plans for Johnstown. Following his death, Elijah Barton was contracted to build the Monroe Township Hall and Opera House on the property in 1883. In 1885 the "Town Hall" was dedicated. The first floor included space for meetings and offices; the second floor is a 325 seat Opera House that has hosted lectures, plays, musical revivals, political rallies, the unforgettable medicine shows and vaudeville acts as well as high school graduation ceremonies.
Bigelow Park is named for Dr. Oliver Bigelow
(1739-1817), a physician who served during the
American Revolution. In 1810 he purchased 4,000
acres and laid out the plans for Johnstown.
Following his death, Elijah Barton was contracted to
build the Monroe Township Hall and Opera House
on the property in 1883. In 1885 the "Town Hall"
was dedicated. The first floor included space for
meetings and offices; the second floor is a 325 seat
Opera House that has hosted lectures, plays,
musical revivals, political rallies, the unforgettable
medicine shows and vaudeville acts as well as
high school graduation ceremonies.
Location. 40° 3.376′ N, 82° 24.053′ 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: 53 S 2nd St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 104 times since then and 18 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.
