McConnelsville is the county seat for Morgan County
Bristol is in Morgan County
Morgan County(43) ► ADJACENT TO MORGAN COUNTY Athens County(69) ► Muskingum County(78) ► Noble County(18) ► Perry County(33) ► Washington County(164) ►
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In the early 1960s, increased production was needed to meet rising demand for coal by Muskingum River Power Plant. The increased mining capability was achieved with Big Muskie, a Bucyrus-Erie 4250-W dragline. Huge by any standards, the 4250-W was . . . — — Map (db m13597) HM
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Agriculture dominated the economy of southeastern Ohio's Morgan County until the 1940s when harvests dwindled, the population declined, and land values dropped. Surface mining the area's rich underground coal deposits replaced . . . — — Map (db m13595) HM
Named in honor of Ronald V. Crews, Mine General Superintendent of Central Ohio Coal Company, whose knowledge, dedication and friendship meant so much to so many.
Dedicated July 1972
Rededicated 2001
“To Honor All The Miners”
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