Historic Sites

 
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Buckingham Meeting House

The Buckingham Meeting House was originally built in 1835 by Daniel Duncan and later was home to Judge Jerome Buckingham, who lent his name to the building.

The home now serves as the main office, Library & Archives of the Licking County Historical Society. Located on the second floor, an entrance to the Office and Archives is available toward the back on the right side of the building. Look for a red door marked "office."

The lower level of the house serves as an event venue open to the public and is available for year-round events.
Please visit the rentals page for more information.

 
 
 
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Sherwood-Davidson House

Originally built in 1828 by local merchant Buckingham Sherwood, The Sherwood-Davidson House was then purchased by Cornelia Davidson in 1860. The house remained in the family until 1946. The house now serves as a museum for the Licking County Historical Society.

The Sherwood-Davidson House Museum is open May through December on Tuesday, Thursday, and most Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Please contact the Office at (740) 345-4898 or email our curator at sherwooddavidson@yahoo.com with questions or to schedule a tour.

 
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Webb House

Built by Frank Camden Webb for his bride, Shirley Pister, in 1907, The Webb House now serves as another of the Licking County Historical Society’s house museums.

The museum is open from April through December on Thursday from 1:00-4:00 or by appointment.

For more information or to schedule a visit please call 740-345-8540.

 
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Alligator Mound

The Alligator Mound is a prehistoric effigy mound located on Bryn Du Drive in Granville, Ohio. It is approximately 200 feet wide and 6 feet tall at its tallest point. Although called an alligator, it may actually represent an opossum or a panther. It may also depict the Underwater Panther, a mythical creature which was thought to reside in bodies of water.