McConnelsville in Morgan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Carlos M. Riecker Complex
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
1. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex Marker
Judge Carlos M. Riecker
1897-1990
Erected by Morgan County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 38.931′ N, 81° 51.062′ W. Marker was in McConnelsville, Ohio, in Morgan County. It was 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 was in this post office area: McConnelsville OH 43756, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Purple Heart Memorial (here, next to this marker); Since 1880 (a few steps from this marker); Evelyn True Button House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed 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.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
3. The Carlos M. Riecker Morgan County Government Complex
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
4. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
5. Rotary Park at the Carlos M. Riecker Complex
Sponsored by Malta-McConnelsville Rotary Club
"Service Above Self" May 2002
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
6. Morgan County Bicentennial Bell in Rotary Park at the Carlos M. Riecker Complex Marker
Cast in Morgan County, Ohio, September 3, 2002
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
7. Riecker Park NatureWorks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,325 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 10, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
