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New Concord, Ohio

New Concord is in Muskingum County.

About New Concord, Ohio

A college village at the eastern edge of Muskingum County along the historic National Road, best known as the hometown of astronaut and Senator John Glenn. Muskingum University shapes much of the community's academic and cultural life.

History of New Concord

• Hometown of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a longtime U.S. Senator.

Landmarks and Places in New Concord

• John & Annie Glenn Museum. Restored boyhood home of astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth.
• Muskingum University. Private liberal arts university founded in 1837, central to the village's identity.
• "S" Bridge II. Stone National Road bridge built in 1828, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Fox Run "S" Bridge picnic area. Restored National Road S-bridge site on the west side of the village with parking and picnicking.

Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, historicbridges.org, newconcord-oh.gov, www.johnandannieglennmuseum.org