Muskingum County, Ohio
Zanesville Real Estate and Local Guide
Zanesville is the county seat of Muskingum County, located at the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum rivers about 52 miles east of Columbus. It served as Ohio's state capital from 1810 to 1812 and was historically a center for pottery manufacturing.
Living in Zanesville
Aviator Amelia Earhart described Zanesville as the most recognizable city in the country because of its distinctive Y-Bridge. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Zanesville
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Zanesville home
Y-Bridge
Historic three-way Y-shaped bridge over the Licking and Muskingum rivers, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Road (U.S. Route 40)
Historic transportation corridor running through the city
Muskingum River
River at the confluence with the Licking River, historically canalized for navigation
Zane's Landing Park
Riverfront park along the Muskingum River in downtown Zanesville
Zanesville areas to know
Downtown Zanesville
Central business district at the Y-Bridge and river confluence