Powell Liberty Historical Society

Preserving the past of Powell and Liberty Township, inspiring our future

Stagecoach Era in Central Ohio


Date
November 17, 2025, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Title
Stagecoach Era in Central Ohio
Speaker
Becky Cornett
Venue
Municipal Building Community (East) Room
47 Hall St
Powell, OH 43065

Summary


The presentation covered a wide range of topics related to transportation and life in the 19th century. The focus was on stagecoach transportation and the inns along the stage lines, although other topics including wagons, the development of road networks, and rail were included. The presentation concluded with a reading of Charles Dickens' description of travel in Ohio in 1842.
Charles Dickens

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Map of Charles Dickens' Travels in 1842

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