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Putnam Historic District

  • Historic abolitionist district
  • Regional draw
  • Zanesville

Putnam Historic District in Zanesville preserves buildings and streets associated with an important abolitionist community.

Putnam Historic District

Its history connects domestic places with antislavery activity and the wider network of the Underground Railroad in Ohio.

The photograph shows part of the district. Explore from public sidewalks using current local historical information, and distinguish documented interpretation from assumptions about individual houses. Many buildings remain private homes or working premises, so district status does not provide interior access. Arrange any guided experience separately and respect residents, entrances and gardens during a walk.

Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.

Image credit: Nyttend / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.