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John
and Annie Glenn Historic Site
68 West Main Street, PO Box 107
New Concord, OH 43762
740/826-3305
The John
and Annie Glenn Historical Site is a museum dedicated to capturing
the life of John Glenn, a true hometown hero. His boyhood
home has been completely restored and moved to a convenient location in downtown New Concord for all to visit. The museum
has been open since the end of May of 2002 so call and let
them know you coming or just stop by.
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Lorena
Sternwheeler
Zane's Landing Park
Zanesville, OH 43701
740/455-8883 or 800/246-6303
The Lorena
Sternwheeler carries 100 passengers and offers rides to the
public, charters on the Muskingum river, and dinner cruises.
The Sternwheeler is in operation from the middle of May until
the end of October. Stop down and take a look at the sternwheeler
at the West end of Market Street at the Zane Landing Park.
To schedule a cruise or a charter call 800-246-6303
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Dr.
Increase Mathews House Museum
304 Woodlawn Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
740/454-9500
The Dr.
Increase Mathews House is the oldest house in Zanesville.
The house was built in 1805 and is located in the Putnam Historic
District. The Museum has a gift shop featuring various items,
historic room settings, and many other various types of antiques.
Admission is $2/person Call (740) 454-9500 for hours.
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National
Road-Zane Grey Museum
8850 East Pike
Norwich, OH 43767
740/872-3143 or 800/752-2602
Fax: 740/872-3510
The National
Road-Zane Grey Museum tracks the development of the nations
first highway, the National Road. National Road's development
was authorized by Congress in 1806 and was developed to extend
from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois. The museum
has an several different exhibits and a extensive collection
of Pottery. Admission is $5 for Adults, $4 for Seniors, and
$1.25 for Children ages 6-12. Call (740) 752-2602
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Prospect
Place
12140-12150 Main St., PO Box 196
Trinway, OH 43842
The Prospect
Place (or George Willison Adams House) was constructed in
1857 by the rail road president. The Station was used to help
fleeing slaves gain their freedom in the 1860s. To schedule a tour call: (740)754-1795
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Putnam
Manse
425 Woodlawn Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
800/743-2303
The Putnam
Manse is a privately owned and still occupied house that was
built in 1849. The Manse has large collections of clothing,
antiques, dolls, and toys. Tours can be arranged by calling
800-743-2303.
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The
S-Bridge
west of New Concord, OH
near U.S. 40
Difficulty in the construction of the bridge forced the builders
to curve the bridge in the shape of an S over a stream. During
the 1860 slaves seeking freedom would hide underneath the bridge
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The
Schultz Mansion
441 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
740/453-8828
This restored mansion was built in 1900 by William D. Schultz
and given as a wedding gift to his bride, Ethel Granger Schultz.
Consists of 26 rooms, five baths and eight fireplaces. Walled
garden encloses the beautifully landscaped grounds and a spacious
carriage house is nestled in the rear, complete with groomsman
quarters. Perfect setting for meetings, parties, banquets and
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Salt
Creek Covered Bridge
(Johnson's Mill)
Arch Hill Road
3 miles east of Zanesville
Completed in 1846, this 87-ft. bridge is the only remaining
pure Warren truss covered bridge in the world. Pedestrian traffic
only. Take US 40 E from Zanesville, turn left onto Arch Hill
Road (at White Pillars Christmas House) and proceed a couple
of miles. |
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Stone
Academy
115 Jefferson Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
740/454-9500
Dating
back to 1809, The Stone House, was originally built to lure
the statehouse away from Chillicothe. When Zanesville was
chosen as the state capital however the building was used
for public functions and as a school. Now it houses the Pioneer
and Historical Society offices and archives. The Stone House
features exhibits of local historic documents, period clothing,
fine art, furniture and special exhibits.
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Suspension
Bridge
East Muskingum Avenue
Dresden, OH 43821
The original was built in 1850, rebuilt in 1914 after the devastating
flood of 1913. |
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Y
Bridge
Downtown Zanesville
The Y bridge was first built is 1814. The bridge has gone thru
4 reconstructions and is now currently under its fifth. |
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Zanesville
Masonic Temple
38 N. Fourth Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
740/454-6077
Originally
the home of the local chapter of the Free Masons, this building
now houses several local businesses and offices. An interesting
note is that the floor tiles used in parts of the building
were manufactured right here in Zanesville, OH.
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