New Concord in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Robert Francis Harper

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006

1. Robert Francis Harper Marker

Inscription. This Garden is in Memory of Robert Francis Harper (1864–1906). Robert Francis "Frank" Harper, who was born in this cabin, joined his brother William Rainey in studying ancient languages. He became one of the world experts on the ancient people of Assyria. Harper directed the expedition to Babylonia for the Oriental Exploration Fund; edited the American Journal of Semitic Languages; directed the American School for Oriental Study and Research in Palestine and was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London. He was the translator from cuneiform of the landmark work The Code of the Hammurabi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education.

Location. 39° 59.612′ N, 81° 44.088′ W. Marker is in New Concord, Ohio, in Muskingum County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 40) and College Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 W Main St, New Concord OH 43762, 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

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walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of William Rainey Harper (a few steps from this marker); New Concord War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Concord (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New Concord (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Concord Underground Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); College Drive Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Boyhood Home of John H. Glenn, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Muskingum College (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Concord.

Also see . . . The Code of Hammurabi King of Babylon. 2002 paperback edition of his translation, available at Amazon.com. (Submitted on April 20, 2006.) This website may earn income if you use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.com.

The Harper Log House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006

2. The Harper Log House

This marker can be seen behind the car, to the left of the building. The William Rainey Harper marker is to the right of the door.

The Garden, Before Spring Planting image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 10, 2006

3. The Garden, Before Spring Planting

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,448 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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