Zanesville in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1822
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 2, 2025
1. 1822 Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 39° 55.904′ N, 82° 0.406′ W. Marker is in Zanesville, Ohio, in Muskingum County. It can be reached from Putnam Avenue north of Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 456 Putnam Ave, Zanesville OH 43701, 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: 1831 (here, next to this marker); 1817 (here, next to this marker); 1814 (here, next to this marker); 1833 (here, next to this marker); 1808 (here, next to this marker); 1834 (here, next to this marker); 1835 (here, next to this marker); 1807 (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zanesville.
Also see . . . Joshua McCarter Simpson.
Joshua McCarter Simpson (ca. 1820 - April 20, 1877) was a store proprietor, herbalist, poet and lyricist in the United States. He lamented the enslavement of African Americans, called out the hypocrisy of white Christian abusers, and denounced the brutal treatment and discrimination African Americans received. His songs were(Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)published in 1854 as The Emancipation Car: Being an Original Composition of Anti-Slavery Ballads, Composed Exclusively for the Underground Railroad. His work was well known and widely circulated during his lifetime. Alternative first (John) and last names (McCarty) have been noted.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 2, 2025
2. Putnam Underground Railroad Interpretive Center
This marker is part of a timeline of events located in the driveway outside of the Putnam Underground Railroad Interpretive Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
