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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8PO_congressional-medal-of-honor-recipients_McConnelsville-OH.html
United States of AmericaCongressional Medal of Honor RecipientsState of OhioMorgan County
Civil WarPrivate Musician John T. PattersonWinchester, VA 1863
Private Elbridge RobinsonWinchester, VA 1863
Private Jasper N. NorthVicksburg, MS 186…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8P3_first-presbyterian-church_McConnelsville-OH.html
Many early settlers of Morgan County were of Scot-Irish heritage and brought the Presbyterian faith with them. From this group Reverend John Hunt and twelve charter members organized the first congregation in McConnelsville and Malta in 1824 and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8P2_morgan-county_McConnelsville-OH.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8OQ_lelia-morris-trinity-methodist-episcopal-church_McConnelsville-OH.html
Many well-known hymns, including "Sweeter As the Years Go By," "Nearer, Still Nearer," and "Let Jesus Come Into Your Heart," were composed in this church by its organist, Mrs. Lelia Morris (1862-1929). Her songs have been translated into many lang…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8OP_howard-chandler-christy_McConnelsville-OH.html
A prominent early 20th century illustrator and artist, Howard Chandler Christy was born on a farm in Morgan Township. He first gained notice as an illustrator during the Spanish-American War, but achieved lasting fame for his trademark "Christy Gi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8OH_frances-dana-gage-mount-airy-mansion_McConnelsville-OH.html
Frances Dana GageOne of Ohio's earliest proponents of women's rights, Frances Dana Gage (1808-1884) was born in Marietta and married McConnelsville attorney James L. Gage in 1829. She immersed herself in the major social issues of the day - temper…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8OG_first-mcconnelsville-christmas-tree_McConnelsville-OH.html
This former Universalist Church, which held a strong conviction for education and the pursuit of knowledge, was built in 1852 at a cost of $3,500. In 1865, its members decorated the first Christmas tree to be placed in a church in McConnelsville. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8O7_evelyn-true-button-house_McConnelsville-OH.html
This brick, Federal-style house was built in 1836. Helen Moore, the grand daughter of General Robert McConnel, officer during the War of 1812 and founder of McConnelsville, married Dr. Hiram L. True and made their home here. Dr. True practiced med…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8O1_morgan-raiders_McConnelsville-OH.html
This tablet erected byE. D. Shaferon the farm of W. L. McElhineymarks the place where theMorgan Raiderscrossed the Muskingum RiverJuly 23, 1863
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8NY_morgans-raid_McConnelsville-OH.html
In July 1863, Confederate General John H. Morgan led a force of 2,000 cavalrymen across southern Ohio. Morgan's force entered Ohio from Indiana on July 13. A chase ensued as Union cavalry pursued Morgan's men across twenty Ohio counties. Most of M…