McConnelsville, Ohio
McConnelsville is a village of 1,955 people in Morgan County, Ohio.
Why visit McConnelsville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Twin City Opera House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in McConnelsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McConnelsville
McConnelsville is a village in and the county seat of Morgan County, Ohio, United States, on the east bank of the Muskingum River. Located 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Zanesville and 26 miles (42 km) northwest of Marietta, the population was 1,667 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article McConnelsville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
History
McConnelsville was laid out in 1817 in Morgan Township, and named after Robert McConnell, the original owner of the town site.
From the History section of McConnelsville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
East Elementary School
School · 1.2 mi
4265 N State Route 376 Nw, Mc Connelsville
Map of McConnelsville
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mc Connellsville Lk 7 Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Morgan County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Zanesville Municipal Airport (ZZV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Beverly 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Crooksville 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Duncan Falls 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Glouster 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Caldwell 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Zanesville 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Devola 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Athens 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Marietta 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Cambridge 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McConnelsville Ohio downtown, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
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