National Road / Zane Grey Museum

8850 East Pike
Norwich, OH, 43767
740-872-3143

URL : http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/natlroad

overview : This modern museum 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. - Second is Zane Grey .. reknowned Western genre author. - 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.