Historical Walking Tour of New Concord, OH

Historical places in downtown New Concord with special emphasis on John and Annie Glenn.

This StoryMap is based on an Eagle Scout Project, An Historical Walking Tour of New Concord, completed by Harry Harman in August 2019. Harry acknowledged the following for their contributions to his service project. The Village of New Concord in getting this project off the ground; Dr. Lorle Porter for generously letting me consult and use her extensive materials on New Concord History; Dr. Bil Kerrigan for reviewing historical content; Ron Vessels for his inspirational walking tours of the village; Brent Gates and the New Concord Fire Department; my family for their encouragement and patience; Troop 158 leaders; and the Village of New Concord, the New Concord Board of Trade, Natalie Ludwig, and individual donors for financial assistance in funding this project.

All locations can be referenced to the map below. Enjoy the tour!

Village Hall (1)

John Glenn Sr. Building (2)

Presbyterian Churches (3 & 4)

Paul Hall (5)

Brown Chapel (6)

Post Office (7)

63 West Main Street (8)

Old Library (9a) and New Library (9b)

Stormont Elementary (10)

David Stormont House (11)

Speer's Mill (12)

S Bridge (13)

Findley Settlement (14)

John and Annie Glenn Museum (15)

David Findley Home (64 W. Main) (16)

Underground Railroad Traditions (17)

Harper Cabin (18)

Village Park (19)