Mattingly Settlement, Ohio facts for kids
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The Mattingly Settlement is a historic area in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and land that share a name and history.
The area was named after the Mattingly family, who were among the first people to settle there. Many members of this family moved to the area in the 1800s. The very first Mattingly to arrive was William Mattingly (1778–1857), who came in 1812.
What is Mattingly Settlement?
The Mattingly Settlement is a unique place because it doesn't have a mayor or its own town council. Even though it's not an official village, people still live there and have a strong sense of community. Mail for residents in the Mattingly Settlement comes through the Nashport post office. Nashport is a small community located about five miles west of the Mattingly Settlement.
The St. Mary's Church
One of the most important landmarks in the Mattingly Settlement is The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Most people simply call it St. Mary's Church. This church is still an active part of the community. It is used by the Diocese of Columbus, which is a religious organization.
Mattingly Settlement Cemetery
Right next to St. Mary's Church, you'll find the Mattingly Settlement Cemetery. While the Mattingly Settlement itself isn't listed as an official place by the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the cemetery is. This shows that the area has a recognized history and importance. The cemetery's location is at 40°02′26″N 82°04′10″W / 40.040615°N 82.069579°W.
