Putnam Historic District, Historic district in Zanesville, US
Putnam Historic District is a neighborhood in Zanesville containing more than 160 main buildings arranged across twelve blocks. The area sits between the Pennsylvania Central Railroad and the Muskingum River.
The area was founded as Springfield in 1800 and renamed Putnam in 1814. It later became part of Zanesville in 1872.
The Stone Academy served as a gathering place where community leaders and activists met to discuss pressing issues of the day. The building reflected the neighborhood's commitment to civic engagement and social reform.
Walking through the streets, you will find many buildings from the 1800s, with most dating from the Victorian period. The district is easy to explore on foot and reveals architecture spanning several decades of that era.
The Putnam Presbyterian Church provided a platform for notable speakers advocating for freedom and worked with networks helping people in need of safety. The building became known for its role in this broader movement.
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