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Salt Fork Region
The Salt Fork region is located in the eastern central area
of Ohio. It consists of Belmont, Coshocton, Guernsy, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson,
Muskingum and Tuscarawas counties.
The Salt Fork region is lucky to be the home of the Underground
Railroad Museum, a non-profit community organization.
The museum features an extensive collection
of publications, books, memorabilia and other articles. The exhibits
portray what is known about slavery and the Underground Railroad
in Ohio and features an understanding of the culture in the 1800's.
You can arrange to visit the museum or tour the area by contacting
curator, and Salt Fork Regional Coordinator,
John Mattox.
The Ohio Underground Railroad association believes that is vital to preserve sites throughout the state. Unfortunately many sites
are endangered including the following in the Salt Fork region:
 | Trinway Mansion |
| Gant House |
| Assist local Girl Scout Troop on Underground Railroad Badge |
| Presentation to the local schools |
| In work: Kathy Brantley and committee is working on an Underground Museum in
Putnam. |
| Joyce Hill |
| Paulene Peterson |
| Grover Cleveland Middle School WISE Group
Teachers involved: Sue McFerrin, Lorna Fuergson, Jerry Jackson |
| Joan Armstrong, Fourth Grade Teacher at Wilson Elementary serves on committee for State
Curriculum |
| Pioneer & Historical Society of Muskingum County
Contact: Linda Smucker, Director
115 Jefferson Street Zanesville, Ohio 43701 (740) 454-9500 |
| Putnam Historical Society
Contact: Ron Wilson |
| Friends of Putnam
Contact: Kate & Bart Hagemeyer |
| Mount Pleasant |
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