Scio in Harrison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Scio, Ohio

Photographed By Jamie Abel, September 25, 2010

1. Scio, Ohio Marker

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This village, platted as New Market in 1836 but renamed Scio to correspond with its postal designation, became the site of a noteworthy college in 1867. This college, founded by A. D. Lee, was widely known for its unusual "one-study" curriculum; likewise for its remarkable School of Pharmacy under Prof. J. H. Beal. Scio College merged with Mt. Union of Alliance in 1911. In June, 1898, persevering H. A. Snyder struck oil near Scio, and the once quiet village experienced a tumultuous "boom" until 1901. In that period some 1000 oil wells were drilled in and near the village. Present-day Scio is known nationally as the home of the Scio Pottery Company, Est. 1933, a testimonial to the fortitude and progressive management of its founder, Lewis P. Reese (1893-1952).

Erected 1965 by Harrison County Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1898.

Location. 40° 23.617′ N, 81° 5.093′ W.

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Marker is in Scio, Ohio, in Harrison County. Marker is on Ohio Route 646, 0.1 miles south of Ohio Route 151, on the right when traveling south. Marker is situated along the Conotton Creek Trail, a multi-use rail trail which runs for 11 miles through northern Harrison County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scio OH 43988, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Rumley (approx. 2½ miles away); Custer Monument Historic Site (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named New Rumley (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Perrysville Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 5 miles away); Laceyville (approx. 5.7 miles away); The New Hagerstown Academy (approx. 6.3 miles away); Tappan (approx. 7 miles away); The Seven Ranges (approx. 7.3 miles away).

Photographed By Jamie Abel, September 25, 2010

2. Scio, Ohio Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,710 times since then and 187 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.