Harrison County Ohio Historic Markers

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More than twenty free-standing, and 30 attached historical markers are located throughout Harrison County depicting the areas wealth of historical significance. The markers are placed by different Organizations and are categorized here by the sponsoring group. The Iron cast markers with raised lettering are created by Sewah Studios in Marietta Ohio. Please visit the Specialty Marker Page.

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Harrison County Historical Society Markers

This marker is located inside Sally Buffalo Park off of State Route 9 in Cadiz.

Abraham Lincoln's visit to Harrison County is detailed on a marker in Cadiz Junction off County Road 46 outside of Hopedale.

A very frightening night during the Civil War Era is depicted on this marker on U.S. Route 22 in Moorefield.

One of three free-standing markers in the Village of Deersville details the route on which it was founded.

The Village of New Athens is small in size but large in historical significance. This marker is located on State Route 9 in the village.

This marker that depicts the heritage of the Village of Scio is located off State Route 646 in Scio.

This marker telling the history of the Seven Ranges is located at the first rest stop east of the dam at Tappan Lake off U.S. Route 250.

Ohio Historical Society Markers


Two of Harrison County's notable pioneers are depicted on a double-sided marker in the Historic Main Street District of Deersville.	The philosophy and existence of Franklin College, that was rooted in the abolitionist movement in the Civil War Era, is retold in this double-sided marker on State Route 9 on the Franklin Museum Lawn in New Athens.

	This double-sided marker details Clark Gable, "The King Of Hollywood" on one side, and the historical significance of the Village of Hopedale in the abolitionist movement on the other.

Tappan-Moravian Trail Scenic Byway Markers

This marker is located just off of the Tappan Moravian Trail, and tells the story of the springs that was a popular stop for travelers.

This is one of three free-standing markers in the Village of Deersville, and it tells of the founding and "hay days" of the village.

This marker, which tells the story of the town that was uprooted to make way for Tappan Lake, is located on U.S. Route 250 beside the lake.

This marker telling the history of the former village of Tappan is located in the boat dock area of Tappan Lake on U.S. Route 250.