White Cottage
Neither a city nor a town, White Cottage is an unincorporated community in east-central Ohio. White Cottage is located in Newton Township within Muskingum County, right along U.S. Route 22 between Lancaster and Zanesville. This community has a population of less than 30 people, but the surrounding Muskingum County area is much larger, having a population of more than 86,000 residents. The greater Muskingum County area covers about 672 square miles and has 8 square miles of water. What makes this county interesting is the fact that it is bisected by the Muskingum River. The name of the county itself comes from a Delaware American Indian word meaning “town by the river.”
Although White Cottage may be small, it is a very quaint community rich with local Ohio history. The greater Muskingum County area has a great deal to offer its visitors, from the beautiful riverside views to a number of historical landmarks. Muskingum County is home to 80 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of the listings on this register include Baughman Memorial Park, the Howard Chandler Christy Art Studio, the Dresden Suspension Bridge, and the McCully Log House.