A Wonder of the World
These walls were once the center of an ancient civilization. The Octagon Earthworks, like a modern cathedral or county fairgrounds, were a focal point for the social and religious activities of the Hopewell people about . . . — — Map (db m17487) HM
Making the final leg of her journey on the Ohio & Erie Canal in 1840, sixteen-year-old Ellen Snell traveled 4,000 miles from her home in England to a country totally foreign to her. The Snell family were like many immigrants before and after . . . — — Map (db m206030) HM
• The groundbreaking for the Ohio and Erie Canal occurred on July 4, 1825 at Licking Summit, south of Newark.
• The first canal boat from Cleveland arrived in Newark on July 10, 1830.
• 23 miles of the Ohio and Erie Canali ran through . . . — — Map (db m206045) HM
Construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal began on July
4, 1825. Once completed, the canal ran between
Portsmouth on the Ohio River and Cleveland on Lake
Erie. The canal's route through Newark connected the
city to the far boundaries of the state . . . — — Map (db m205957) HM
James Birkey could clearly see that the importance of the Ohio and Erie Canal was being eclipsed elsewhere by newly-built railroad lines. His foresight led him to recognize that without a railroad connection of its own, Newark would cease to be . . . — — Map (db m206032) HM
The Avery-Downer House (1842), located in the
Village of Granville, is one of America's finest examples
of Greek Revival architecture. Robbins Hunter, Jr., son
of a prominent Newark family, was a noted antiquarian,
preservationist, and . . . — — Map (db m205976) HM
This sawmill was manufactured by Scheidler Machine Works, which was located in the brick building across the street that now houses The Works museum.
Scheidler Machine Works was in operation from 1881-1926, manufacturing as many as 75 steam . . . — — Map (db m206046) HM
The ca. 1825 Sherwood-Davidson House is an
elegant Federal Period home filled with furniture,
paintings and artifacts, spanning the earliest
history of Licking County through the end of the
nineteenth century. The museum was owned by
only 2 . . . — — Map (db m205982) HM
On this site in 1894, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building was erected to honor those from Licking County who died in the Civil War. The original building facade was destroyed by fire in 1968. The building also housed the Auditorium Theater, . . . — — Map (db m97335) HM
The Newark Earthworks complex was built by the prehistoric Hopewell Indians who occupied central and southern Ohio between approximately 100 B.C. and A.D. 500. These people, supporting themselves by hunting, gathering wild plant foods, and growing . . . — — Map (db m200067) HM
J. Gilbert (Gib) Reese was born in Newark in 1925.
He has a deep seeded passion for his hometown.
Gib spent his career practicing law in Newark but
for over 60 years he worked tirelessly to make a
difference for his community.
Gib's vision . . . — — Map (db m205990) HM
The 1870s-vintage classic Victorian Italianate house was built by Civil War Captain Joseph M. Scott who was from a locally prominent family that was active in the Underground Railroad prior to and during the Civil War. Located near the corner of . . . — — Map (db m205971) HM
A unique feature of the circle is the so-called crown work opposite the opening to the octagon. This oval mound is 170 feet long and approximately 8 feet higher than the adjoining portions of the circle. Since the mid-19th century, this mound has . . . — — Map (db m200139) HM
Established in 1929 by Beman and Bertie Dawes,
The Dawes Arboretum was founded to encourage
the planting of forest and ornamental trees, to give
pleasure to the public and education to the youth.
Newark, Ohio was chosen because of its . . . — — Map (db m205961) HM
The Great Circle Earthworks was built by the Hopewell Culture around 2,000 years ago as a ceremonial site. The Newark Earthworks is a remnant of the largest system of geometric earthworks in the world, covering several square miles. This ancient . . . — — Map (db m205980) HM
Since 1858, The Hartford Fair has been an annual tradition
in Croton, Ohio. Since the fair was organized during the
Civil War when money was scarce the first building was
not built until 1868. In 1883 the first amphitheater was
built. The . . . — — Map (db m205969) HM
Constructed in 1916 for less than $20,000, it housed the
Mayor and Council offices, the Village Jail and Town
Marshall's office, the Town Library, the Volunteer Fire
Department, and a large room in the basement used as the
school basketball . . . — — Map (db m205967) HM
Newark's first hospital opened on this site in January 1898. In 1906, the building was moved to 22 Wyoming and attached to an existing structure, creating a 22-bed hospital. In December 1914, a new hospital opened at the corners of Everett and Buena . . . — — Map (db m12874) HM
Howard Laferie never imagined that the rumble of diesel engines would be a common part of his life when the graduated with a degree in architectural engineering in 1825. Even sit, fucking and transportation became a primary focus of care. Thanks . . . — — Map (db m206035) HM
"The cars I recall were quite large, not unlike a steam railroad coach, and painted dark red except for one wonderful yellow car, when I was a tiny child." Minnie Hite Moody's memories of the Newark and Granville Electric Road paint a vivid . . . — — Map (db m206034) HM
The Park National Bank dedicates this building to
John W. Alford
His leadership, judgement, dedication and integrity have been of inestimable value to this bank and this community for 50 years — — Map (db m12512) HM
Licking County was created in 1808. This is the fourth
courthouse in Licking County; all were located on the
public square. The first courthouse was a log building
constructed around 1809. Construction of the current
Licking County Courthouse . . . — — Map (db m205986) HM
Licking County was established in 1808. Construction
of the current Licking County Courthouse began in
1876. In 1879, a fire destroyed upper portions of
this building, which were replaced in 1880.
Architect Henry E. Myer of Cleveland . . . — — Map (db m225386) HM
Led by J. Gilbert Reese, The Thomas J. Evans
Foundation completed the first segment of trail in 1980
linking Newark to Granville. The second segment
linking Granville to Johnstown was completed by the
foundation in 1981. Since then numerous . . . — — Map (db m205965) HM
The Midland Theatre opened December 20, 1928
and operated for 50 years before a blizzard in 1978
caused substantial damage and the theatre was
forced to close. In 1992, after 14 years of
dormancy, Dave Longaberger purchased the
theatre and . . . — — Map (db m205983) HM
Augustus H. Heisey chose Newark, Ohio,
because the Newark Board of Trade was actively
seeking industry, there was an abundance of
natural gas nearby, and plenty of low cost labor
was available. Construction of the factory at 301
Oakwood Avenue . . . — — Map (db m205981) HM
The din of wagon wheels and horses hooves on the macadam pavement of the National Road heralded a new era of American history. For families living in towns like Hebron, Brownsville, or Jacksontown, the National Road was an important part of the . . . — — Map (db m206028) HM
The Newark Earthworks is truly one of the most magnificent prehistoric Indian sites in the eastern United States. Covering an area two miles square, it once was the largest earthworks complex in Ohio. The main components of the site are the large . . . — — Map (db m155655) HM
The Newark Earthworks, covering over 4 squire miles, is the largest geometric earthworks complex in the world. The site includes a combined circle and octagon, a square, and a second circle, all connected by earthen walls.
One pair of earthen . . . — — Map (db m200116) HM
The form of this mound is unique among all the known Hopewellian mounds. Some 19th century archaeologists thought that the builders had planned to extend a set of parallel walls from the circle, bu thene changed their minds and blocked off the stubs . . . — — Map (db m18101) HM
Within the octagon are 8 flat-topped mounds positioned just inside the openings between wall segments. Each one is 6 feet high, 75 to 90 feet long, and 40 to 60 feet wide. The function of these mounds has not been determined. However, they may have . . . — — Map (db m200126) HM
The Ohio & Erie Canal Park is dedicated to the life and memory of Joseph M. Bowden, 1957-2012.
The Works was created from the vision and resources of Howard B. LeFevre and the physical facilities were made possible by the tireless efforts of . . . — — Map (db m206044) HM
A community effort led by Howard E. LeFevre, C. Allen
Milliken and J. Gilbert Reese resulted in a shared
campus that has become a model of educational
efficiency nationwide. Community members gathered to
paint, renovate and furnish an old barn, . . . — — Map (db m205979) HM
In the late 1890's the Pennsylvania Station was built for a
total of $20,000. To reach the elevated tracks for all arriving
and departing trains, passengers would walk through a tunnel
underneath the tracks, climb the steps and board the . . . — — Map (db m205989) HM
The Rodrick Bridge was designed by Squire Whipple,
a civil engineer known as the 'Father of Iron Bridge
building in America', in 1841 and built in 1872 by his
nephew, James W. Shipman. The bridge is one of only
three bridges of its kind in the . . . — — Map (db m205978) HM
The Village of Granville was founded in 1805 by New
England settlers from Granville, Massachusetts and
Granby, Connecticut, who sought more fertile farmland.
Before leaving New England, the Village design was
based on a traditional New England . . . — — Map (db m205977) HM
The vision for The Works: Ohio Center for History,
Art & Technology began in the early 1990s
when Howard LeFevre assembled a group
of local citizens interested in preserving
Licking County's industrial past. Educators,
artists, engineers, and . . . — — Map (db m205985) HM
This tree, a gift from the City of Newark, was planted to honor the 200th birthday of The American Constitution Dedicated this day 15th day of March, 1987. — — Map (db m205879) HM
Dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Newark who served and died in honor of their country. This memorial is dedicated in sincere tribute to those men and women of Newark who served and died in all wars. “The freedom of a . . . — — Map (db m12563) HM
In recognition of
the patriotism of
the people of
Licking County
who oversubscribed their
war savings quota 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m205811) HM WM
Welcome to the Streetscape & History Walk In 1881, Reinhard Scheidler built a new factory building at SS S. 1st Street for his business, the Scheidler Machine Works. Today, that building houses our museum. Scheidler built many types of machinery, . . . — — Map (db m206025) HM
Ancient Architecture Now Lost
The two earthen walls before you are remnants of one of the wonders of the ancient world. They were part of the Newark Earthworks, the largest set of geometric enclosures ever built. Much like a modern cathedral . . . — — Map (db m17485) HM
Ye Olde Mill was constructed in 1817 as a sawmill
and later, a gristmill. In the 1900s, Ye Olde Mill
was a community hangout where locals could
come to the swimming pool and skating rink..
Today, the Dager Family owns Ye Olde Mill,
which houses . . . — — Map (db m205959) HM
Arriving in 1853, the Central Ohio Railroad called this place “Kirkersville Station,” and it was later changed by stationmaster James Outcalt, who renamed the town Outville after himself. As rail traffic increased in Ohio, a successor . . . — — Map (db m16712) HM
Born in New Jersey, Richard and Sarah Conine, the founders of the village of Pataskala, moved to Lima Township and lived on this site as early as 1821 when Richard established a grist mill nearby. Their homestead also served as a stagecoach stop on . . . — — Map (db m13876) HM
The first school in what is now Pataskala was a “subscription school” operated by Amariah Cubberly on the nearby banks of the South Fork of the Licking River in the 1820s. Subscription schools, which charged fees, were the forerunners of . . . — — Map (db m13880) HM
Dedicated to Veterans
of All U.S.A. Wars
November 11, 1993
"For history does not long
entrust the care of freedom
to the weak or the timid"
Dwight Eisenhower
Dedicated Nov. 11, 2009 — — Map (db m224295) HM
Old National Road, built 1825, rebuilt 1914 through the efforts of James M. Cox, Governor of Ohio. Columbus 39 ms. Cumberland 720 ms. — — Map (db m274) HM
For nearly fifty years prior to 1914, almost no maintenance had been carried out on “the pike”, the National Road. By the early 20th century, bicyclists, automobile owners, postal service, and the trucking industry were demanding better . . . — — Map (db m98521) HM
This grist mill erected by an early settler, Clarence McKnight, was one of the largest on the frontier. The entire mill was powered by an overshot water wheel. The existing 2,000 pound water wheel is 18 feet in diameter.
Restoration began in . . . — — Map (db m19869) HM
During the 18th century ice cream was a rarity and considered a dish of the very wealthy. This was because ice was difficult to come by until the widespread use of “ice harvesting” and the insulated icehouse.
Then the number of confectioners . . . — — Map (db m19870) HM
Long time residence of S. Dwight and Ethel Jewett
Donated to Utica Historical Society for use as a meeting place and museum by the family of Ned B. Hufford, Utica resident and businessman who died December 12, 1993 June, 1997 — — Map (db m13855) HM
