Zanesville in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The History of Zanesville
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
1. The History Of Zanesville Marker
1880 - William Green opens the first tavern in what is now Zanesville.
1801 - Zanesville receives its name from a government official. (Formerly known as Westbourne).
1810-1812 - Zanesville is the capital of Ohio.
1817 - President James Monroe stays at a tavern on the corners of Fifth and Main Streets.
1830 - Zanesville becomes part of the National Road.
1857 - Zanesville High School on Pioneer Hill graduates its first class.
1877 - Muskingum County Courthouse opens.
1883 - PNC Bank Building built by the Pinkerton Brothers.
1890 - City Hospital begins on Fifth Street.
1906 - Now Showing - Movies come to Zanesville.
1908 - John McIntire Library opens its doors.
1913 - Zanesville's worst flood reaches as far as Sixth Street.
1938 - Zanesville purchases 110 parking meters for its streets.
1940 - Secrest (Municipal) Auditorium dedicated.
1974 - Veterans Memorial Bridge is built.
1976 - The Lorena sternwheeler boat arrives in Zanesville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles
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Location. 39° 56.413′ N, 82° 0.429′ W. Marker is in Zanesville, Ohio, in Muskingum County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 40) west of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Main St, Zanesville OH 43701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Zanesville (here, next to this marker); Second Capital of Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Flag Unit (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zanesville.
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
2. The History Of Zanesville Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
3. The History Of Zanesville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
