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Sep 2, 2022 · The Village of Granville was founded in 1805 by New England settlers from Granville, Massachusetts and Granby, Connecticut, who sought more fertile farmland. (A historical marker located in Newark in Licking County, Ohio.)
Pioneer settlers. Granville was not settled by European Americans until 1805, but the first house was built in 1801 by Mr John Jones, a Welshman born in New Jersey. He erected a small hut with his wife and paved the first street in Granville, calling it Centerville Street.
- Webb House Museum
- William C. Kraner Nature Center
- Sherwood-Davidson House
- The Works
- Newark Earthworks
- Coco Key Water Resort
- Dawes Arboretum
- Denison University
- Longaberger Basket Company
- The Granville Inn
The Webb House Museum houses a family collection of antiques and art. Built in 1907 in the Arts and Crafts style, the interior of the house features beautiful wood paneled walls. The home still maintains the look of a private residence. Visitors may also enjoy the cottage gardens that feature many heirloom flowers. Hours: April-December, Thursday, ...
The Interpretive natural and cultural history offers displays where children and adults can get "up close and personal" with Licking County's "wild side." Research library and reservable conference room. A unique hands-on replicated archaeological dig site for kids and adults. "Wild Side" Exploration Kits for families, community groups and other vi...
Built around 1820, this museum was owned by only 2 families until 1947 when it was slated for demolition. Saved, moved and restored by the Licking County Historical Society, the house now features fine architectural details. Furnished with items from Licking County's past. Located in Veterans' Park. Hours: May-December, Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. o...
Develop an appreciation for the local Licking County history at The Works. The museum occupies the former Scheidler Machine Works factory building, built in 1861 for the manufacture of steam engines. Displays included a renovated interurban car, an operating wood shop and print shop plus rotating exhibits through its affiliation with the Smithsonia...
The Great Circle Earthworks, formerly known as Mound builders State Memorial, was built by the Hopewell culture approximately 2000 years ago. The circle is nearly 1200' in diameter and used as a vast ceremonial center by its builders. The Great Circle is one part of the Newark Earthworks State Memorial, the largest system of connected geometric ear...
Located at the Cherry Valley Lodge along Route 16 between Newark and Columbus, has opened as a 50,000 square foot indoor water park. Inspired by Key West, Florida, yet a close to home getaway with 3 body and raft slides, water cannons, whirlpools, a Dip-in theater, Wet Rooster Bar, Key Quest Arcade, Cherry Valley Lodge rooms and suites, a restauran...
The pet friendly Arboretum is 1700 acres of over 15,000 living plants, hardy to Central Ohio. You can walk the 8 miles of trails, or take a relaxing 4 mile auto tour through the park. Every season brings a different view. Dawes Arboretum is located just south of Newark. More information about Dawes Arboretum >>
Originally founded as Granville College, Denison was later named after a local farmer named Denison after he donated a considerable sum to the College. Founded as a Baptist institution, Denison for many years enjoyed the support of John D. Rockefeller, who sat on the college's board of trustees until the institution mandated that all trustees be Oh...
See the worlds largest basket that is actually the home corporate office of the Longaberger Basket Company. The basket is a replica, 160 times larger, of Longaberger's Medium Market Basket. It's 192' long by 126' wide at the bottom and spreading to 208' long by 142' wide at the roof line. Read more about the Longaberger office headquarters and the ...
Granville Inn is a historic English manor inn, and a landmark, in the heart of Granville. They offer a full-service restaurant and pub, guest rooms and suites along with banquet, meeting and catering services. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn’s old-world charm, hand cut oak paneling, native sandstone and rural hospitality...
Of Griffin’s Licking County roots, Bennett also writes, “Born in Granville, Ohio, on Dec. 18, 1825, Charles Griffin came from a family of New England settlers who had founded the village in...
Apr 11, 2024 · Granville has been home to Denison University since the university was founded in 1831 as the Granville Literary and Theological Institution. It soon took the name Granville College and was...
History. Newark Earthworks mound, Hopewell culture, 100 AD-500 AD. Cultures of indigenous peoples lived along the river valleys for thousands of years before European contact. From more than two thousand years ago, 100 AD to 500 AD, people of the Hopewell culture transformed the area of Newark and Heath.
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Aug 8, 2024 · The third burial site, in Granville’s Old Colony Burying Ground, makes her the earliest death but not the first burial there, given her circuitous route from Newark-Granville Road to downtown old...
