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Putnam Historic District
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Putnam Mansion (circa 1849) 425 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701, Owners of this private, still occupied home are noted for their extensive collections of authentic period clothing, antiques, toys, and dolls. Visitors are welcome on advanced notice.
Putnam Presbyterian Church (circa 1807) 467 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville. One of the oldest churches in Zanesville, this church was the center of abolitionist activity during pre-Civil War years. William Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe, served as the first pastor of the church after it was constructed in 1835, and many other anti-slavery speakers spoke here including Frederick Douglas in 1852. A monthly prayer service for the abolition of slavery was held in the church's basement for many years, a service that was initiated at the Stone Academy in 1833. Tours by appointment through the Convention and Visitors Bureau
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The Stone Academy houses the Pioneer and Historical Society office and archives. It is also a museum with exhibits of local historic documents, period clothing, fine art, and furniture.
Putnam Underground Railroad Education Center 522 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701, Located in the Putnam Historic District, 740-450-3100, Prior to the Civil War, this house was in the middle of abolitionist activity as the New Englanders in Putnam organized the Muskingum County Abolitionist Society. Now this home is preserving important local and national history by housing a museum with artifacts from Africa and pre and post Civil War Zanesville, a library on the Underground Railroad, and a computer lab for learning and research activities.