National Register of Historic Places listings in Morgan County, Ohio facts for kids
Welcome to Morgan County, Ohio! This page is all about the special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a very important list of buildings, bridges, and sites that are super old or have a cool history. They are important enough to be protected so everyone can enjoy them for many years to come.
These special places are found all over Morgan County, Ohio, in the United States. If you look at a map, you can even see exactly where each one is located!
Right now, there are 6 amazing places in Morgan County that are on this list. One other place used to be on the list but was later removed. Let's explore these historic spots!
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Cool Historic Places in Morgan County
Here are the fantastic places in Morgan County that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places:
Adams Covered Bridge
- What it is: A historic covered bridge.
- Where to find it: On San Toy Road, just west of Malta, in Union Township.
- Why it's special: Covered bridges are like time capsules! They were built to protect the wooden parts of the bridge from weather, making them last longer. This bridge was added to the list on February 5, 1999.
Barkhurst Mill Covered Bridge
- What it is: Another beautiful covered bridge.
- Where to find it: On Township Road 21, crossing over Wolf Creek, northeast of Chesterhill in Marion Township.
- Why it's special: Like the Adams Bridge, this one also helps us imagine what travel was like long ago. It joined the National Register on February 5, 1999.
Big Bottom Massacre Site
- What it is: A historic site marking an important event.
- Where to find it: About 1 mile southeast of Stockport, along State Route 266, in Windsor Township.
- Why it's special: This site marks a sad but important event from early Ohio history. It reminds us of the challenges faced by early settlers. It was added to the list on November 10, 1970.
Helmick Mill Covered Bridge
- What it is: Yet another charming covered bridge!
- Where to find it: On Township Road 269, crossing over Island Run, northwest of Malta in Deerfield Township.
- Why it's special: Morgan County is lucky to have several of these historic bridges. Each one tells a story of craftsmanship from the past. This bridge was listed on February 5, 1999.
McConnelsville Historic District
- What it is: A whole area with many historic buildings.
- Where to find it: In the town of McConnelsville, around State Routes 78 and 376.
- Why it's special: A historic district means that many buildings in this area are old and important together. Walking through it is like stepping back in time! It was added to the register on June 14, 1979. The Morgan County Courthouse is a notable building in this district.
- What it is: A large historic area along the Muskingum River.
- Where to find it: This district stretches across several counties, including Morgan, along the Muskingum River.
- Why it's special: This district highlights the importance of the Muskingum River for transportation and trade in the past. It includes locks and dams that helped boats travel. It became a historic district on February 9, 2007.
Past Historic Listing
Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This usually happens if the building or site changes too much or is no longer there.
Rock Hollow School (Removed)
- What it was: A historic school building.
- Where it was: South of Ringgold, along State Route 67.
- Why it was listed: It was recognized for its historical importance as a school.
- When it was listed: January 11, 1983.
- When it was removed: January 31, 1995.
