Zane’s Trace: A Road into the Wilderness
Following Native American trails, Ebenezer Zane cut a path through the Ohio wilderness, opening a gateway for settlement in the Northwest Territory. Today, Scott Spears guides you along remnants of Zanes's Trace. Start in Zanesville's Historic Putnam District and head southwest on Route 22.
Begin each track at the location indicated. Important sites from the tour are marked on the map and under each track heading. Sites that are highlighted in blue link to additional information.
Track 1
Begin at Putnam Hill Park (entrance off Grandview Ave) GPS: 39.936370, -82.012085Track 2
Begin at SR 204 and US 22, 5 miles out of Somerset GPS: 39.847446, -82.205027- General Philip Sheridan Monument
- Pickaway County Courthouse
- Miller's Tavern
- Sheridan House
- Holy Trinity Church
Track 3
Begin at SR 37 and US 22, GPS: 39.722117, -82.533092Track 4
Begin at US 22, Amanda Exit GPS: 39.652564, -82.753214Track 5
Begin at SR 361 and US 23 GPS: 39.652564, -82.753214- Ross County Courthouse
- Chillicothe Gazette
- Majestic Theater
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
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