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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8Q1_purple-heart-memorial_McConnelsville-OH.html
Dedicated to all men and womenwounded in all our wars.Military Order of the Purple Heart, 1782/1932. "My stone is red forthe blood they shed.The medal I bearis my country's wayto show they care.If I could be seenby all mankindmaybe peace willco…
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For those who served in the Persian Gulf War.[Marker Reverse]:Dedicated to all men and women of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm with honor and glory for those who bravely served to keep our country a land of freedom "My confidence in you i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8PQ_mcconnelsville-world-war-i-memorial_McConnelsville-OH.html
1917-1918 In commemoration of the boys who served their country so faithfully and well in the World War.
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. …
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