McConnelsville in Morgan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Since 1880

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

1. Since 1880 Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 39° 38.926′ N, 81° 51.07′ W. Marker is in McConnelsville, Ohio, in Morgan County. It is on East Main Street (Ohio Route 376) just west of North 8th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 E Main St, McConnelsville OH 43756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds 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 marker: Purple Heart Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Evelyn True Button House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (about 500 feet away); Morgan County (about 500 feet away); Lelia Morris & Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (about 800 feet away); McConnelsville World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); McConnelsville Persian Gulf War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McConnelsville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

2. Since 1880 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.