Historical Markers and War Memorials in Malta, Ohio
McConnelsville is the county seat for Morgan County
Malta is in Morgan County
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On North Main Street south of 5th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Born in 1832, Otho French Strahl grew up in Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio. After attending Ohio Wesleyan University and teaching in a schoolhouse that stood on this site, he moved to Tennessee, becoming a successful attorney and landowner. . . . — — Map (db m122405) HM
On Main Street at 7th Street (Ohio Route 37), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Dedicated May 30, 1989 in memory of Chester “Chet” Goins for over 20 years of unselfish dedication that he gave to the youth of Morgan County. — — Map (db m13373) HM
On Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
(Front): Joseph Bailey
U.S. Major General Born: 1825, Penn Township, Morgan County Awarded the “Thanks of Congress” citation Jeremiah Rusk
U.S. Brigadier General Born: 1830, Deerfield Township, Morgan County W.I.A. . . . — — Map (db m13515) HM
On North Riverview Road (Local Route 2) at Maple Grove Lane, on the right when traveling south on North Riverview Road.
Rufus P. Stone, grandson of General Rufus Putnum, settled on this 1,000
acre farm and built a wooden farmhouse here in 1818. In 1855, John E.
Thomas purchased the original farmhouse and 600 acres from the heirs
of Rufus P. Stone. Thomas enlarged . . . — — Map (db m122124) HM
On Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Prisoners convicted of rioting, larceny and adultery in Morgan County between 1833 and 1839 were confined to a dungeon near the Court House in McConnelsville. This stone vault, 11 feet high, 5 feet wide and 12 feet long, was discovered in 1964 and . . . — — Map (db m13388) HM
On Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
(Front): Confederate Brigadier General War Between the States, 1861-1865
Born: 1832, Homer Township, Reached maturity in Malta Township, Morgan County K.I.A. November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin, Tennessee (Rear): Placed by:
The . . . — — Map (db m13516) HM
On Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Rock Hollow School was originally built in 1877 in a wooded ravine two miles south of Ringgold, Union Township, and housed classes for fifty-seven years. The first class was held in November 1877, with John D. Davis of Ringgold teaching. Grades one . . . — — Map (db m13389) HM
On Main Street at 7th Street (Ohio Route 37), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In loving memory of Stewart “Stu” Stevens.
Dedicated on Oct. 3, 1997 for his love and outstanding dedication to the youth of Morgan County and the Chet Goins Ball Park. Stu unselfishly dedicated 20 years to coaching, maintaining the . . . — — Map (db m13377) HM