Amesville in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Amesville
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
1. Amesville Marker
Erected by Ohio Historical Society / Ohio Department of Highways / Ohio Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 39° 23.974′ N, 81° 57.528′ W. Marker is in Amesville, Ohio, in Athens County. It is on Ohio Route 550 south of Jago Valley Road (County Road 478), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 State Route 550, Amesville OH 45711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Hocking Hills. It is also 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. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Federal Valley Trains (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Underground Railroad (about 700 feet away); The Crazy, True Story of Alonzo R. Weed (about 800 feet away); Western Library Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank Henry Gifford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Amesville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ames Academy Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Coonskin Library (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amesville.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
2. Amesville Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
3. Amesville Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2024
4. Coonskin Library
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 25, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
