Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

Overview of Muskingum County

• Name:
  Muskingum County
• Place Type:
  County
• Located In:
  Ohio, United States
  
• Description (GNIS):
  Located in eastern Ohio, 80 km (50 mi) east of Columbus; County Seat: Zanesville.
• History (GNIS):
  Established on 7 January 1804, named for the Muskingum River. "Muskingum" is a Delaware Indian word meaning "beside the river" or "a town by the river". (OH-T801/p278)
• County Seat:
  Zanesville
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:39.950068539° 57' 00.2"N

  Longitude:-81.949857081° 56' 59.5"W
• Population:
  82,068
• Elevation:
  264 m
• Surrounding Counties:
  • Coshocton N
  • Guernsey E
  • Noble E
  • Morgan S
  • Perry SW
  • Licking W
• Histopolis Place ID:
  476031065
• Updated May 6, 2020