Welcome To Zanesville, Ohio

Relocation to a new city can be a complex and sometimes confusing experience. Moving means change in your life. In addition to the move itself, you'll find yourself dealing with a whole new set of emotional, legal, and financial details-a new home, a new job, perhaps even a whole new lifestyle. Selecting your home in Zanesville, Ohio will be one of your most important decisions.

Prudential McCollister & Associates, REALTORS® is one of the largest Real Estate Companies in the area. More importantly, we think you'll be pleased with the competency, professionalism, and the level of individual attention and real estate service you'll receive from Prudential McCollister & Assoc. REALTORS®.

The first step is for you and your family to visit Zanesville, Ohio, not only to house hunt but also to learn about and become comfortable with your new community.

After counseling with you, your Prudential McCollister & Assoc. REALTORS® Sales Associate will research the market thoroughly and present you with carefully chosen choices that match your needs.

After you've selected the home you want to buy, we then put our experience and knowledge to work for you in carefully preparing the paperwork and recommending the best financing alternatives. Your sales associate will follow all the details to closing to insure a smooth and satisfying real estate transaction.

The Muskingum County and surrounding area is a very special place to live. We want to help you feel comfortable here. We hope your move will be an exciting one, filled with adventure, new opportunities, and personal growth. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it.

learn about and become comfortable with your new community

Community Information

Prudential McCollister & Assoc. REALTORS® serves the entire Muskingum County and surrounding areas!

• Quality of life

• County Recreation

• The Arts

• Other Annual Events

• Area Facts

• Population

• Community Services

• Education

Quality of Life

Zanesville was founded in 1797 by John McIntire and is located on Interstate 70 just fifty miles east of Columbus, Ohio. Zanesville, Ohio is the county seat and the largest city in Muskingum County with a population of approx. 25,586 (County population approx.84,585). Zanesville, Ohio is noted for it’s unique Y shaped bridge, which spans the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. The current structure is the fifth Y Bridge since 1814 and is the only Y Bridge in the United States. Amelia Earhart called Zanesville the “the most recognizable city in the country”, referring to the Y Bridge’s usefulness as navigational aid to pilots. Zanesville has a rich pottery history and at one time was known as “Clay City” and as the “Pottery Capital of the World”, which are traditions that continue to this day. Local Artist Mary Ann Bucci did a wonderful painting of many of the local church steeples, which indicates the many churches represented in the area. There is a wonderful art museum in Zanesville, the Zane Grey Museum located in Muskingum County, the John and Annie Glenn Museum in New Concord, other museums, as well as The Wilds. The County offers State Parks (Dillon State Park, Blue Rock State Park) for boating, camping, fishing, trails, horseback riding trails, and swimming; and additional State Parks within a 30 minute drive. Within the City Limits the local hospital has a walking trail and there are several fitness clubs that offer memberships. Genesis Healthcare System has two campuses to provide medical care and a large staff of medical providers. The school systems are broken down into the City of Zanesville and different areas of Muskingum County depending on where you reside. All of the above combine to create an ideal environment for personal and business endeavors.

County Recreation

Muskingum County offers a variety of recreational activities.

Swimming

For your summer enjoyment! There are public beach areas at Dillon State Park and Blue Rock State Park where you can soak up the sun. Dillon State Park has a concrete baby pool also, if you have young children.

Fishing, Boating, and Sailing

You can sail, fish, boat or waterski on Dillon Lake at Dillon State Park, and there are endless creeks and rivers in the Muskingum County area to explore on your own .

Golf

Golf is always one of the most popular sports, whether you join the Zanesville Country Club or visit one of our many golf courses in the area, including Longaberger Golf Course, you will be able to enjoy this sport to your satisfaction.

Hunting

Muskingum County has the biggest public hunting areas in the State of Ohio for deer and is noted for it’s trophy White Tail Deer.

Sled Riding

Dillon State Park offers sled riding during the winter months. They have great hills designated just for sleigh riding enthusiasts, and an ice skating pond!!

Scenic Attractions

The Wilds is located in Muskingum County and is a living laboratory where every aspect of the natural world presents unique venues for personal experience. They provide a range of experiences that enhance their visitors’ respect for nature and immerse them in their conservation work. Visitors to the Wilds are invited to pick their own P.A.C.E. - a Personal Adventure in Conservation Education. Choose from a variety of experiences that combine rides through our open-range animal areas with stops at a variety of destinations. There are also opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreation like mountain-biking or fly-fishing, bringing a group for a special tour or staying overnight in the Lodge at the Wilds. Whatever you choose for your visit, you can count on an unforgettable experience.

The Arts

The Zanesville Art Center is located in the City of Zanesville and offers galleries featuring works by Cezanne, Grandma Moses, Lautrec, Matisse, Picasso, Rembrandt, and Rubens; exceptional Asian, Indian, African and Pre-Columbian collections; decorative Arts Ancient to Tiffany; an extensive collection of Ohio Glass and Pottery; traveling exhibitions; a Madame Alexander Doll Collection;, and a Research Library. Art classes are offered for children and adults.

Zane Grey Museum is a modern museum that has three major exhibit areas. First is the National Road, early America's busiest land artery to the West. The National Road stretched from Cumberland, MD. to Vandalia, IL. Begun in 1806, the "Main Street of America" was the only significant land link between east coast and western frontier in the early 19th century. A 136 foot diorama of the National Road plus many objects illustrate this theme. Second is Zane Grey, the "Father of the Adult Western." The Zanesville author wrote more than 80 books. His study is recreated plus many manuscripts and other memorabilia are displayed. Finally, a central portion of the museum is devoted to Ohio art pottery.

Population

Community Services

Contributing to the area's economic well-being as well as the health of its citizenry is a major medical complex, Genesis Healthcare System with two hospitals serving the area


Churches

Muskingum County has many churches and a synagogue. Consult your Prudential McCollister & Associates, REALTORS® Agent for the nearest church meeting your requirements. Find Churches in the area .


Parks

Dillon State Park, and Blue Rock State Park, as well many other parks offer year-round enjoyment for the whole family with miles of bicycle trails, canoeing, swimming, picnic facilities, camping, tennis courts, and sled riding and ice skating pond with wide open spaces for your favorite outdoor fun.

Education

Ohio uses a set of 27 performance standards for the Ohio Proficiency Tests, which began during the school year of 1998 – 1999. Ohio students have made great gains in academic achievement over the past seven years. The average of all students’ scores on state tests has increased by more than 19 points, from 73.7 to 92.9, including a 2.1 point gain in the most recent year. This performance index measures the achievement of every tested student, not just those who score

proficient or higher. This year, almost 97 percent of school districts improved their performance index scores over last year. Area schools proficiency exam results may be viewed at the Ohio Department of Education .

Children must be 6 years old by November 1 to be accepted into the first grade. A birth certificate and an immunization certificate are required. The school year in the City of Zanesville and the County of Muskingum begins the end of August or early September and concludes the end of May or in early June. School bus service is available from the respective schools.

In addition to the standard curriculum, all counties offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of both the gifted and talented student and the mentally, physically, emotionally, or speech handicapped.


Private/Parochial Schools

There is one private, independent and religious school in Muskingum County, which offers a wide variety of educational options. It is Rosecrans High School and Bishop Fenwick Elementary School.

There is a parochial elementary schools and a parochial high school in the area. For more information contact the Catholic Schools Main Office at 1030 Main Street, Zanesville, OH, 43701, or telephone (740) 453-2637