Morgan County

Morgan County is an Ohio historical marker in Morgan County.

Morgan County · 19 E. Main Street, McConnelsville, OH, 43756 -- In front of courthouse, NE corner of Main Street and Kennebec Avenue

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Side A: Morgan County was created in 1817 from parts of Washington, Muskingum, and Guernsey counties, with McConnelsville established as the seat of government. The first courthouse, a square brick structure, was built here in 1820. Its foundation stones form part of the wall surrounding the lawn. The present courthouse building was completed in 1858 at a cost of $10,000. This Greek Revival-style structure has had several major renovations since. The clock tower was added in 1886, and the building was enlarged and modernized in 1960. Side B: Same

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Marker data: Ohio Historical Markers program, Ohio History Connection (Remarkable Ohio)

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