Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Bernhard, Frederick, House
Cooper, Katherine, House
Deis, John, House
Dennison High School
Fisher, E.D., House
Fort Laurens Site
Garver Brothers Store
Gnadenhutten Massacre Site
Lanning, T., & Co. Department Store
Lebol, John, House, Smokehouse and Springhouse
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot And Baggage Room
Pershing, Christian, Barn
Port Washington Town Hall
Ragersville School
Railway Chapel, The
Reeves, Jeremiah, House and Carriage House
Rinderknecht, Christian H., House
Schoenbrunn Site
Slingluff, Dr. Joseph, House
Tuscarawas County Courthouse
Zoar Historic District
Zoar Historic District
Zoar Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Zoar Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Zoarville Bridge
Al Maloney
Barracks
Blockhouse
Bolivar
C. William "Bill" Kidd
Camp Meigs
Canal
Cemetery
Christian Deardorff
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
Cy Young
Dennison High School
Dennison Railway Chapel / The Manse
Dennison Yard and Shops / Dennison Depot
Denton "Cy" Young
Dover Concert Band, 1924
Dover Dam
Dover Public Library
Excavation
Flame of Freedom
Fort Laurens
Giant Cuckoo Clock
Gnadenhutten / The Gnadenhutten Massacre, "A Day of Shame"
History of Shanesville
Hospital
In Commemoration of Our Patriot Ancestors
Interstate 77
Introduction
Jeremiah E. Reeves / The J.E. Reeves Victorian Home
Newcomerstown Desert Storm Memorial
Newcomerstown Korean War Memorial
Northwest Bastion
Ohio and Erie Canal
Oldest Building in Zoar
Reeves Steel World War II Memorial
Revolutionary War Memorial
Sandyville: The Town that Moved
Schoenbrunn Schoolhouse 1772 / Schoenbrunn Church 1772
The Bouquet Expedition - Camp 14 / Henry Bouquet 1719-1765
The Cascade and Hardesty Mills / The Ohio-Erie Canal and Industry in Dover
The Cow Barn Foundation
The History of Tuscarawas County Courthouses
The New Schoenbrunn Mission / David Zeisberger, 1721–1808
The Ohio & Erie Canal in Warwick Township
The Ohio and Erie Canal / Canal Dover Toll House
The Ohio-Erie Canal In Tuscarawas County / The Ohio-Erie Canal 1825-1913
The Salem Mission
Tomb
Trailhead
Treaty of Greene Ville
Tuscarawas County Civil War Memorial
Tuscarawas County Operation Desert Storm Memorial
Tuscarawas County Viet-nam Veterans Memorial
Tuscarawas County World War I Memorial
Tuscarawas County World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial
Uhrichsville
Uhrich's Mill 1806 / Clay Capital 1833-1980s
Unknown Soldier
W. W. Scott, 1891
War Saving Stamps
Welcome to Ft. Laurens
Welcome To Zoar
Zoar Cemetery
Zoar Garden
Zoar Meeting House
Zoar Town Hall / Zoar and The Ohio & Erie Canal
Zoar Village
Zoarville Station
During the early years of settlement, the county became an important transportation hub, thanks to its location along major travel routes, including the Ohio and Erie Canal and the Pittsburgh-to-Wheeling Turnpike. This brought new settlers, businesses, and industries to the area, including agriculture, mining, and manufacturing, which helped stimulate economic growth.
In the mid-19th century, Tuscarawas County played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom. Many local residents, both black and white, risked their lives to aid and protect fugitive slaves passing through the region. This legacy of abolitionism and humanitarianism is still celebrated today.
In the 20th century, Tuscarawas County experienced periods of growth and change, adapting to the challenges and opportunities of modern times. The county's natural beauty, including the nearby Appalachian Mountains, attracted tourists and outdoor enthusiasts, while the growth of the automobile industry and other manufacturing sectors brought job opportunities. The county continues to evolve, preserving its historical heritage while embracing progress and development.
Brief timeline of the history of Tuscarawas County, Ohio:
- 1800 - Tuscarawas County is founded and organized.
- 1808 - The village of New Philadelphia becomes the county seat.
- 1833 - Ohio and Erie Canal is completed in Tuscarawas County.
- 1861-1865 - Tuscarawas County residents participate in the American Civil War.
- 1884 - Dennison is established as a major railroad town.
- 1930s - Tuscarawas County is heavily affected by the Great Depression.
- 1940s-1950s - Tuscarawas County experiences growth and industrial development.
- 1960s-1970s - The construction of Interstate 77 and other highways improves transportation in the county.
- 2005 - The Ohio and Erie Canalway National Heritage Area is designated, highlighting the county's historical significance.
- Present - Tuscarawas County continues to thrive with a diverse economy and rich cultural heritage.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.