Description: The Morgan County Courthouse in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio. Cars are parked in front of the courthouse, with a gathering to the right of the courthouse. Morgan County in southeastern Ohio was formed on December 29, 1817 and was named after Daniel Morgan, an officer in the American Revolutionary War. McConnelsville was established as the county seat in 1819. Morgan County Courthouse is located in downtown McConnelsville and is considered one of the most impressive in Ohio. The Greek Classic building was built in 1858 at a cost of $10,000. It is still standing and is open to visitors. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07519
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio--History; Ohio History--State and Local Government; Architecture--Ohio; Morgan County (Ohio); American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph along the Muskingum River at McConnelsville, Ohio taken from an elevation. Alongside the river farm houses and farmland can be seen in the distance. The Muskingum River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 111 miles long, in southeastern Ohio in the United States. An important commercial route in the 19th century, it flows generally southward through the eastern hill country of Ohio. Via the Ohio, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. McConnelsville is a village in Morgan County, Ohio, United States. It is the county seat of Morgan County. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F10_019_001
Subjects: Muskingum River (Ohio)--1930-1950; Morgan County (Ohio)--History; McConnelsville (Ohio)
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio)
 

Description: Original description reads: " 'Council Rock' Morgan County, Ohio. Picture given to Frank H. Smith by Dr. James Ball Naylor, historian and novelist. Doctor says he took this picture in about 1906." Council Rock, south of McConnellsvile, Morgan County, Ohio. According to local legend, Council Rock was a significant Native American meeting place. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F10_008_1
Subjects: Indians--Antiquities; Indian art--Ohio
Places: Morgan County (Ohio)
 

Description: An image of McConnelsville showing a bridge extending over the Muskingum river. McConnelsville was first known as Old Town, before it had its current name which comes from one of the men who lived there in the early days of the community. Through the 19th century the town expanded, partly thanks to its strategic placement right by a body of water. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06731
Subjects: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); Bridges--Ohio; Muskingum River (Ohio)
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: The Stockport Mill in Stockport. The mill is currently home to a restaurant and bed and breakfast. This mill served important functions for many years for the community of Stockport. In addition to being a significant producer of flour, it was also a source of power. Often times men would gather there to discuss the topics of the day while they purchased various goods. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06778
Subjects: Mills and mill-work--Ohio; Mills; Morgan County (Ohio)
Places: Stockport (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio)
 

Description: Carte de visite of 2nd Lt. John Smith, who served with Companies K, A, & B of the 77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Company K was recruited from Morgan and Washington Counties, Ohio. Company A was recruited from Monroe County, Ohio, and Company B was recruited from Noble and Washington Counties, Ohio. From: Reinersville, Morgan County, Ohio Age: 22 Enlisted: November 28, 1861, 3-year term Appointed Corporal: January 11, 1862 Appointed 1st Sergeant: December 20, 1863 Captured at Mark's Mills, Arkansas, April 25, 1864 Transfered from Co. K to Co. A: January 17, 1865 Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of Co. B: March 29, 1865 Command of Co. D since October 18, 1865 Mustered Out: March 8, 1866 View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV200_b03_f16_19
Subjects: Ohio--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Photographs; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 77th (1861-1866) Company K; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 77th (1861-1866) Company A; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regime
Places: Morgan County (Ohio); Noble County (Ohio); Washington County (Ohio); Monroe County (Ohio)
 

Description: Portrait photograph of Sgt. Alonzo Courtney, who served with Companies G & A of the 63rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Company G was recruited from Athens, Morgan, & Washington Counties, Ohio, and Company A was recruited from Athens County, Ohio. Courtney is seated, holding a Springfield rifle-musket, and a Hardee hat. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV200_b03_f25_01
Subjects: Ohio--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Photographs; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 63rd (1862-1865) Company G; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 63rd (1862-1865) Company A
Places: Athens County (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); Washington County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of William Woodward (b. 1810), who was an operator on the Underground Railroad at Triadelphia, Morgan County, Ohio. The image was collected by Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert (1866-1961). Siebert began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03163
Subjects: Ohio History--Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights; Underground Railroad--Ohio; Antislavery movements--Ohio--History--19th century; Abolitionists;
Places: Triadelphia (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio)
 

Description: The Morgan County courthouse was completed in 1858 by architect William Johnson. Though originally a Greek Revival style facade, repairs over the years have incorporated elements of the Second Empire style such as a bracketed cornice and clock tower. This image shows the building's front facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_354
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; porticoes; columns (architectural elements); cornices; clock towers; mansard roofs; Greek Revival; Second Empire
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); 19 E. Main St.
 

Description: The Morgan County courthouse was completed in 1858 by architect William Johnson. Though originally a Greek Revival style facade, repairs over the years have incorporated elements of the Second Empire style such as a bracketed cornice and clock tower. This image shows the building's front facade. The statue that sits in front of the courthouse honors Civil War soldiers. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_353
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; porticoes; columns (architectural elements); cornices; clock towers; mansard roofs; Greek Revival; Second Empire
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); 19 E. Main St.
 

Description: The Morgan County courthouse was completed in 1858 by architect William Johnson. Though originally a Greek Revival style facade, repairs over the years have incorporated elements of the Second Empire style such as a bracketed cornice and clock tower. This image shows the building's front facade as well as the street in front of the building. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_356
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; porticoes; columns (architectural elements); cornices; clock towers; mansard roofs; Greek Revival; Second Empire
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); 19 E. Main St.
 

Description: The Morgan County courthouse was completed in 1858 by architect William Johnson. Though originally a Greek Revival style facade, repairs over the years have incorporated elements of the Second Empire style such as a bracketed cornice and clock tower. This image shows the building's front and side facades. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_355
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; porticoes; columns (architectural elements); cornices; clock towers; mansard roofs; Greek Revival; Second Empire
Places: McConnelsville (Ohio); Morgan County (Ohio); 19 E. Main St.