Our Community

Senecaville is a small village in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio located approximately 12 miles southeast of Cambridge.  Our main industries are agriculture and tourism.   Seneca Lake, which is part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservency District (MWCD) draws thousands of visitors to and through our village each year.  Although most of our visitors are here in the summer months to enjoy the fun and sun at Seneca Lake, many also come in the fall to witness the breathtaking views of fall foliage.

Senecaville's most distinguished citizen is Robert T. Secrest.  "Bob", as he was known to most of us, graduated from Senecaville High School and Muskingum College.  He taught school in Senecaville and Cambridge and was Superintendent of Schools in Murray City when he ran for State Legislature in 1930.  He served in the Legislature until 1932 when he was elected to Congress from the 15th District.  Bob served in Congress until 1942 when he resigned his office to serve in World War II.  Bob was the first Congressman to resign to serve his country and was commissioned as a Lt. Commander, serving on Admiral Nimitz's staff in the Pacific.  After the war he ran for reelection to Congress but was defeated.  He worked in the Library of Congress from 1946 until 1948 when he was reelected to Congress.  Bob remained in Congress until 1954 when he was appointed by President Eisenhower to the Federal Trade Commission for seven years.  In 1961, Bob returned to Ohio to serve as State Commerce director under Governor DiSalle.  He was reelected to Congress in 1962 serving several more years in Washington and State government until his retirement in 1977.  Bob was a fierce advocate for Senior Citizens and Veterans.  The Secrest Senior Center in Senecaville was named in his honor.  The Rolling Hills School District also named one of the new elementary schools in his honor.  Secrest Elementary is located just outside of Senecaville.