Cambridge in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Founders of Cambridge

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

1. The Founders Of Cambridge Marker

Inscription. In memory of
The Founders Of Cambridge
June Second 1806
and of the pioneers of this region.
Northwest Territory 1787 • Washington County 1788 • Survey of Military Lands 1796 • This 4000 acre tract patented 1801 • State of Ohio 1803 • Muskingum County 1804 • Cambridge 1806 • Guernsey County 1810 • Burial Ground In Trust 1835-38

Zaccheus Asfordby Beatty
1774-1835 Land Office, Steubenville • Representative, Jefferson Co. • Joint Founder of Cambridge • Representative, Guernsey Co. • Lieut Col. Ohio Militia • Ohio State Senator • Wife, Margery Metcale.

The Father of Cambridge
John Beatty
1738-1821 French Indian War • Maryland House of Delegates • Settled here 1803 • Treas Guernsey Co. 1810-20 • Wife, Sarah Parkinson • Father of Zach A. Beatty • Father in law of Jacob Gomber.

Jacob Gomber
1759-1820 Maryland House of Delegates • Colonial Revolutionary Assoc. • Joint Founder of Cambridge • Commissioner, Muskingum Co. • Common Pleas Judge, Guernsey Co. • Wife Susanna Beatty.

Homage of Carolina Lafland Hutchison 1834-1921 • Mary Catherine Green McMahon 1840-1927

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lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.

Location. 40° 1.435′ N, 81° 35.392′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey County. It is at the intersection of Southgate Parkway (Ohio Route 209) and Turner Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Southgate Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Southgate Pkwy, Cambridge OH 43725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

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

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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: Founders Cemetery Pioneer Families (here, next to this marker); George R. Tingle (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Thomas B. Cook (a few steps from this marker); Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Guernsey County Revolutionary Heros Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guernsey County Desert Storm Memorial (about 300 feet away); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

2. The Founders Of Cambridge Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

3. The Founders Of Cambridge Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

4. The Founders Of Cambridge Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

5. The Founders Of Cambridge Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

6. The Founders Of Cambridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.