Local events in Monroe Township, Muskingum County
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Deep dives about Monroe Township, Muskingum County
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How Monroe Township, Muskingum County began
Monroe Township, in northeastern Muskingum County, was set off by the county commissioners on July 2, 1819, from the larger Highland Township, and named for President James Monroe. Settlers reached it by canoe up Wills Creek and White Eyes Creek from the Muskingum River, by way of a landing at Marquand's Mills, or overland by wagon from Cambridge on the Wheeling Road; Charles Marquand and James Sprague were early settlers who both lived into their nineties. Its chief community is Otsego, laid out in 1838, named for Otsego, New York, and home to the township hall. Two stone farmhouses here, the James Hunter Stone House and the McCully Log House, are on the National Register.
Incorporated July 2, 1819 (set off from Highland Township), by Muskingum County Commissioners.
Where the name comes from
Named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.
Before the town
No Native American village, mound, trail or treaty line specific to Monroe Township turned up in the sources reviewed. A secondary source states Otsego was 'built on a former Indian village site,' but we could not confirm this in Otsego's own Wikipedia article (which records only that the village was laid out in 1838 and named for Otsego, New York) or any other source we consulted, so it is not repeated here as fact. The county's documented Native record includes the Wakatomika-area Shawnee villages a few miles northwest in Jefferson and Cass townships.
Timeline
- — Monroe Township is set off from Highland Township by the Muskingum County Commissioners and named for James Monroe.
- — By this decade the township has three sawmills and three gristmills.
- — Otsego is laid out and named after Otsego, New York.
- — A post office opens at Otsego (it operates until 1963).
- — Two Monroe Township farmhouses, the James Hunter Stone House (east of Adamsville, listed 1980) and the McCully Log House (north of New Concord, listed 1982), are added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Stories
Two ways in
Monroe Township's first families arrived by two very different routes. Some paddled canoes up the Muskingum River, then Wills Creek and White Eyes Creek, putting ashore at Marquand's Mills; others came overland by covered wagon from Cambridge along the Wheeling Road. Charles Marquand, whose mills gave the landing its name, and James Sprague both settled early and lived into their nineties, long enough to see the township's coal, timber and farmland fill in around them with Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian congregations and one-room schools, and Otsego grow into the township's largest village.
Local history sources: usgenwebsites.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · mindat.org
Historic places
1 place in Monroe Township, Muskingum County on the National Register of Historic Places. Press a pin or a name for its whole record.
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McCully Log HouseBuilding · New Concord · listed 1982
- Address
- N of New Concord on Wharton Lane
- Where
- New Concord, Muskingum County · ZIP 43762
- What it is
- Building
- Listed on the National Register
- 1982
- NRIS reference number
- 82003622
- Coordinates
- 40.08913, -81.74846
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Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places point file. The listing year is shown where NPS's certification date agrees with the listing's reference number. Listing recognizes significance; it does not restrict a private owner.
Water
Mostly private wells The water here
- New Concord73% of residentsFox Creek via New Concord reservoirs (Upper & main reservoir)
- Muskingum County Water - Se19% of residentsMuskingum River buried valley aquifer (wells near Duncan Falls)
- Western Guernsey Regional Water District8% of residentsWills Creek via Cambridge Reservoir + Wills Creek direct intake
Hospitals, fire stations and more
Inside Monroe Township, Muskingum County's boundary: 1 private school and 1 poor-rated bridge. Press a pin or a name for its whole record and its source.
Private schools (1)
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Castor Ridge SchoolPrivate, religious, independent · New Concord
- Address
- 9100 Castor Rd, New Concord, OH 43762
- Kind
- religious, independent
- Students, 2023-24
- 36
- Teachers (full-time equivalent)
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 18
- Phone
- (740) 221-8235
- NCES private school ID
- A1903415
Source: NCES Private School Survey 2023-24.
Bridges rated poor (1)
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Barr Road over White Eyes CreekPoor · built 1951
- Condition
- Poor: a deck, superstructure, substructure or culvert rated 4 or below on the 0 to 9 scale
- What it is
- Bridge
- Built
- 1951
- Length
- 18 ft
- Owner
- County
- Vehicles a day
- 209
- Coordinates
- 40.08296, -81.77012
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Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2025. "Poor" means one major part rated 4 or below on the 0 to 9 scale; it calls for repair, not closing, unless the state posts or closes the bridge.
Its ZIP codes
Each ZIP code that touches Monroe Township, Muskingum County, with the share of its residents who live here and the same headline figures as the ZIP page.
| ZIP | Share | Water | Radon | Home value | Schools | Flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43762 New Concord | 7% | Mostly private wells | 3.7 pCi/L average radon | Appraisal records without year built | East Muskingum Local · 3.5 stars overall | 2.5% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43802 Adams Township and Adamsville | 5% | Mostly private wells | 4.9 pCi/L average radon | Appraisal records without year built | Tri-Valley Local · 4 stars overall | 1.4% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
| 43767 Union Township and Norwich | 5% | Mostly private wells | 10.0 pCi/L average radon | Appraisal records without year built | East Muskingum Local · 3.5 stars overall | 0.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain |
Local government
Who holds office in Monroe Township, Muskingum County, how its elections and ballot issues came out, and the state auditor's record.
Money issues on the ballot since 2017: 1 of 1 passed.
Ballot issues
| Date | Issue | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-07 | Issue: MonroeTwp Fire, 1 mill 5 yrs Renewal (1.0 mills, renewal) | 63 | 22 | Passed (74.12% for) |
Elections for office
| Date | Office | Candidates and votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-02 | Trustee | Write-in 37, 56.92%; Brian B. Adair 28, 43.08% |
| 2019-11-05 | Trustee | Charles Babcock 60, 57.14%; Brian B. Adair 45, 42.86% |
| 2019-11-05 | Fiscal Officer | Sandra J. Babcock 84, 100.0% |
Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked.
Auditor of State record
- No fiscal caution, watch or emergency on the Auditor of State's lists.
- Basic Audit, 2023 to 2024, released 2025-04-17
The county
Muskingum County: 17 ZIP codes, 38 cities, villages and townships, 91,875 people.
Nearby places
Quick answers
What county is Monroe Township, Ohio in?
Monroe Township, Muskingum County is a township in Muskingum County, Ohio, with 521 residents.
When was Monroe Township, Ohio founded?
Monroe Township, Muskingum County was incorporated July 2, 1819 (set off from Highland Township). Founders on record: Muskingum County Commissioners. Source
How did Monroe Township, Ohio get its name?
Named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States. Source
What ZIP code is Monroe Township, Ohio?
Monroe Township, Muskingum County is served by ZIP codes 43762, 43802 and 43767; 43762 holds the largest share of its residents.
Where does Monroe Township, Ohio get its water?
The main water source for Monroe Township, Muskingum County (New Concord): Mostly private wells.
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