On The Square is a photograph by R A W M which was uploaded on July 28th, 2014.
Title
On The Square
Artist
R A W M
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Description
The Village of Millersburg was established in 1865.
The Old Town of Millersburg was laid out by Adam Johnson and Charles Miller of Coshocton County, Ohio, in November 1815. It was located at the north side of the northwest quarter of Section 12, township 9, range 7 adjoining the School Lands, and very near the northwest corner of said quarter section. The Northwest corner, lot 1, was a little over the hill towards the present mill dam and the northeast corner, lot 9, was about 100 steps west of the present Wooster Road. The center of the town was very nearly the center of Walkups Addition. The principal streets were Bridge, High and Market, each 4 rods wide. The direction of the former was east and west, and ll rods south of the School land; and was located on the State Road east and west through the county, that crosses the Killbuck near the present mill dam.
The direction of High and Market Streets were north and south. High was located on the State Road from Coshocton to Wooster. This road was a little to the east of the Maxwell (Balk Eagle) Mills, and up the steep bank near, but east of T. J. Cary's cottage house; and a little to the east of the old one and a half story frame building, commonly known as the Witheros and Teisher house. Market Street was parallel with High, and located 32 rods to the east of it. After the settlement of the town most of the travel from the south went up Market Street. There were other streets and alleys, but I trust those mentioned will give the reader a correct idea of the location and size of the OLD Town. The proprietors did not sell any lots in the Old Town until the beginning of 1819, and then deeds were not executed, the purchasers holding under a title-bond. In April 1821, the question of the new county and the moving of the town to the south side of Section 12 was the topic. These obstacles were great "draw-backs
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July 28th, 2014
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John Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in "Images That Excite You!"
R A W M replied:
Thank you for your comment and the feature in the Images That Excite You Group John Bailey..