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

The National Heisey Glass Museum

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

1. The National Heisey Glass Museum Marker

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Augustus H. Heisey chose Newark, Ohio, because the Newark Board of Trade was actively seeking industry, there was an abundance of natural gas nearby, and plenty of low cost labor was available. Construction of the factory at 301 Oakwood Avenue began in 1895 and it opened in April of 1896. The factory employed nearly 700 people. There was a great demand for the fine glassware and Heisey sold it all over the world. The National Heisey Glass Museum was established in Newark in 1972 to display and promote the study of the products of the A.H. Heisey & Company (1896-1957).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1896.

Location. 40° 3.367′ N, 82° 24.049′ 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Great Circle Earthworks (here, next to this marker); The Ohio State Uiversity at Newark Est. 1957 (here, next to this marker); Sherwood-Davidson House

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(here, next to this marker); The Rodrick Bridge (here, next to this marker); The Midland Theatre (here, next to this marker); Louis Sullivan Building (here, next to this marker); The Village Of Granville (here, next to this marker); The Works Museum (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 National Heisey Glass Museum 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 55 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.