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. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 56.413′ N, 82° 0.429′ W. Marker was in Zanesville, Ohio, in Muskingum County. It was on Main Street (U.S. 40) west of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 425 Main St, Zanesville OH 43701, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the American Midwest, 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: Zanesville (here, next to this marker); Ohio Bicentennial Monument (a few steps from 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); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting
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 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,167 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on May 7, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
