Nelsonville, Mining city in Athens County, United States
Nelsonville stands in northwestern Athens County, Ohio, surrounded by Wayne National Forest, with Hocking College and Rocky Brands within its boundaries.
Daniel Nelson established this settlement in 1814, which grew into an incorporated city by 1838, developing through coal, clay, and salt extraction industries.
Stuart's Opera House, dating from 1879, remains the only operational second-story opera house in Ohio, presenting over 75 events annually.
The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway extends 18 miles through the region, connecting multiple locations and providing recreational opportunities for cyclists and pedestrians.
In 1888, Nelsonville became the first municipality west of the Allegheny Mountains to implement electric street lighting throughout its entire territory.
Location: Athens County
Inception: 1814
Elevation above the sea: 207 m
Website: http://www.nelsonville.net/
Website: http://nelsonville.net
GPS coordinates: 39.45530,-82.22560
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
Peden Stadium
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Burr Oak State Park
19.5 km
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic District
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Strouds Run State Park
21.5 km
Lake Logan State Park
22.2 km
Manasseh Cutler Hall
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Wolf Plains
12.5 km
Hope Furnace
16.9 km
Athena Cinema
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John Calhoun Baker University Center
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College Green of Ohio University
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Stuart's Opera House
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Athens Governmental Buildings
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Athens State Hospital Cow Barn
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Goldsberry Track
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Athens Downtown Historic District
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Strouds Ridge Preserve
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Kidwell Covered Bridge
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Palos Covered Bridge
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Trimble Township Community Forest
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Lake Hope State Park
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Kennedy Museum of Art
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Mount Zion Baptist Church
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Shawnee Lookout Tower
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Hope Furnace
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Cox Covered Bridge
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Haydenville Historic Town
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Hocking Valley Railway
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