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This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie.

Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991.

It was the largest machine ever to move on land.

The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Jesse Owens State Park

You can take time to visit Jesse Owens State Park during your travels to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

The Wilds

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See the exotic and native animals who live at The Wilds during your travels in Chandlersville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Miners’ Memorial Park

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Explore the great outdoors at Miners’ Memorial Park, a lovely green space in McConnelsville. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Kate Love Simpson Library

Kate Love Simpson Library is just one of the places to see in McConnelsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Morgan County Historical Society Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Morgan County Historical Society Museum during your travels in McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

McConnells Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McConnells Island during your travels in McConnelsville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

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Comfort Inn & Suites

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Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge

8779 Georgetown Rd Cambridge OH

Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center

500 Monroe St Zanesville OH

Executive inn

4925 East Pike Zanesville OH

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