McConnelsville, Ohio
McConnelsville is a small village in Morgan County, with a population of 1,667 as of 2020. It is the county seat and the home of the Morgan County Courthouse, a historic building that was constructed in 1858. McConnelsville is situated on the east bank of the Muskingum River, which offers scenic views and recreational opportunities. Some of the places of interest in McConnelsville include the Twin City Opera House, a theater that dates back to 1892 and hosts live performances and movies, the Morgan County Historical Society Museum, which displays artifacts and exhibits related to the local history, and the Big Bottom Memorial State Park, which commemorates a Native American attack on settlers in 1791. The largest employers in McConnelsville are mostly in the health care, education, and manufacturing sectors. Some examples are Genesis Healthcare System, Morgan Local School District, and Malta Dynamics, a company that produces fall protection equipment.
