Historical Morgan County, Ohio

Historical Morgan County, Ohio Dedicated to preserving & promoting the rich history of Morgan County, Ohio.

By Act of General Assembly, December 29, 1817,
a new county called Morgan (named in honor of Daniel Morgan, an officer of the Revolution)
was erected from such portions of the Counties of Guernsey, Washington, and Muskingum. Original Townships organized in 1819:
Bloom, Bristol, Centre, Deefield, Meigsville, Morgan, Penn, Windsor, York and others no longer in existence (Brookfield, Noble, Olive a

nd Olive Green)
Union Township organized in 1821
Manchester organized in 1822
Malta 1839
Homer and Marion were taken from Athens County in 1845.

History lovers. Make sure and stop by Kroger soon and look at the history they have exposed!
05/29/2026

History lovers.
Make sure and stop by Kroger soon and look at the history they have exposed!

Morgan County Children's Home. Located on North SR 669, near the present "Bobby Reed farm." Destroyed in the 1913 flood....
05/29/2026

Morgan County Children's Home. Located on North SR 669, near the present "Bobby Reed farm." Destroyed in the 1913 flood. No lives lost.

Bill Janes Chevrolet INC. 1961-1966The Average cost of a car was 2,500 to 3,250
05/25/2026

Bill Janes Chevrolet INC.
1961-1966
The Average cost of a car was 2,500 to 3,250

05/25/2026
The 110th Anniversary was 1933.
05/24/2026

The 110th Anniversary was 1933.

05/22/2026
Chesterhill, Ohio: Historical Then and Now ComparisonChesterhill, Ohio -- "Then" about 1912, and the view "Now" (bottom)...
05/19/2026

Chesterhill, Ohio: Historical Then and Now Comparison

Chesterhill, Ohio -- "Then" about 1912, and the view "Now" (bottom) some 111 years later. The large brick building seen on the right "then" stood until only about 12 years ago. The orange arrow marks the small clapboard building still standing (upper pic), just hidden from view in the "Now".

Don’t forget about the meeting tonight at 4 pm at the museum! If you aren’t able to make it today, shoot us a message an...
05/18/2026

Don’t forget about the meeting tonight at 4 pm at the museum! If you aren’t able to make it today, shoot us a message and we’ll find a time to fill you in!

Please join us for our first meeting regarding the update of the county cemetery books! We will be at the Museum on May 18th at 4 PM!

In 1980 the Morgan County Historical Society collected family histories and published a keepsake book. As the book ne...
05/16/2026

In 1980 the Morgan County Historical Society collected family histories and published a keepsake book. As the book nears its 50th anniversary we are thinking of reprinting as we start collecting family histories to create a 2030 version.

Would you be interested in purchasing a 1980 reprint?

Information on how to enter your family into the 2030 book will be available starting at the 4th of July Festival in McConnelsville. Please plan on stopping by the Historical Museum and getting involved with this exciting time in Morgan County.

Ok Historical Morgan County We need help……This was recently dropped off, anyone have an idea what this item might be use...
05/16/2026

Ok Historical Morgan County
We need help……
This was recently dropped off, anyone have an idea what this item might be used for?

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168 East Main Street
McConnelsville, OH
43756

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+17409624785

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