Jackson County, Ohio
53rd O.V.I. Regiment / Camp Diamond
Berlin Crossroads
Berlin Heights Battlefield
Bridge Loft / Charging House
Buckeye Furnace
Buckeye Furnace (1851 - 1894)
Buckeye Furnace Covered Bridge
Casting
Charcoal
Civil War
Commercial Apple Orchards in Jackson County / The Jackson County Apple Festival
Engine House
Furnace Communities
Hanging Rock Region
Jackson
James A. Rhodes
James Cemetery / Major John James
John Wesley Powell / Morgan's Raid in Jackson, 1863
Labor At Charcoal Iron Furnace
Leo Petroglyphs
Limestone
McKinley Park / William McKinley
Oak Hill's Finest Servicemen
Raw Materials
Roland T. Crace Jr
Scales
Sergeant Donald R. Long
Shipment Of Iron
Stock Shed
Stockyard
The Scioto Salt Licks / The Scioto Salt Works
This shelter covers a small group of petroglyphs
Trails / The Kanawha Trail
We cannot know for certain the meaning of the symbols
Welcome to Leo Petroglyphs & Natural Preserve
Welsh-American Heritage Museum / Old Welsh Congregational Church
In 1816, Jackson County was officially established and named after President Andrew Jackson. The county quickly became known for its agricultural activities, with settlers cultivating crops such as corn, wheat, and tobacco. The Ohio and Erie Canal, completed in 1832, further contributed to the county's development by opening up transportation routes and facilitating trade and commerce.
The mid-19th century marked a period of rapid growth for Jackson County, driven by the discovery of rich coal and iron ore deposits. This led to the establishment of numerous coal mines and iron furnaces, which attracted both immigrant workers and industrial investors to the region. The county became a major supplier of coal and iron, fueling the growth of the local economy and establishing Jackson County as an industrial hub.
In the early 20th century, the county faced several challenges, including the decline of the coal and iron industries and the effects of the Great Depression. However, Jackson County remained resilient, adapting to changing circumstances and diversifying its economy. Today, the county's economy is primarily driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, with the serene and picturesque setting of the Appalachian foothills attracting visitors from near and far.
Brief timeline of the history of Jackson County, Ohio:
- 1795 - Jackson County is established in the Northwest Territory.
- 1816 - The first permanent settlements are established in what is now Jackson County.
- 1838 - Jackson County becomes part of the newly formed state of Ohio.
- 1846 - The county seat is established in the town of Jackson.
- 1876 - The first railroad is completed in Jackson County.
- 1913 - The Great Dayton Flood affects parts of Jackson County.
- 1954 - Jackson County Fairgrounds is established.
- 1966 - The Buckeye Furnace Historical Site is opened as a museum.
- 1997 - The Little Cities of Black Diamonds microregion is designated as a National Historic District.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Jackson County, Ohio.