To provide memorable experiences that will attract people to our community.
Vision Statement
A historic and vibrant Cambridge downtown district with an abundance of visitor and resident activity, embraced by preserved architectural integrity.
To provide memorable experiences that will attract people to our community.
A historic and vibrant Cambridge downtown district with an abundance of visitor and resident activity, embraced by preserved architectural integrity.
Officers 2021
Jan Bennett-President, Retired
Cheri Hill-Past President, Apache Hills Rentals
Debi DiVenti -Secretary, Retired
Katie Warne-Vice President/Treasurer People’s Bank
Mary Beth Sills-Executive Director
Board Members
Cindy Arent-Dickens Victorian Village
Norm Blanchard-Community Improvement Corporation
Kim Conrath-City of Cambridge Code Enforcement
Skip Gardner-Guernsey County Commissioner
Tom Orr-Mayor, City of Cambridge
Ron Gombeda-Director, Guernsey County CDC
Debbie Robinson-Cambridge/Guernsey Visitor’s & Convention Bureau
Jessica Nicholson-Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
Levi Wade-State of Ohio
Evan Greathouse-New Pointe Church
Leslie Leppla-Retired
Sarah Scnidders-Theos Restaurant
Karen Boyer-Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
Bev Curtis-Small Business Owner
Tyler Warne
Monica Holmes
Chairman:
Organization Committee: Jan Bennett
Design Committee: Lori Warne Jones
Promotions Committee: Bev Curtis
Economic Vitality: Evan Greathouse
Cambridge was platted in 1806 and became the Guernsey County seat just four years later. The town flourished with the construction of the National Road and, by 1834, Cambridge was served daily by four stagecoach lines. Manufacturing boomed after the Civil War with factories producing doors, metal roofing, furniture and buggies. By the 1880’s the community was a crossroads of the Baltimore & Ohio, Cleveland & Marietta Railroad lines, and the National Road.
Local deposits of natural gas and oil attracted glass and pottery factories in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The mix of rail and road provided a distinct advantage for business development. Nearby coal mines also contributed to the economic growth and security of Cambridge, providing fuel for both industry and railroads.
Today, Cambridge boasts a revitalized downtown business district with an abundance of resident and visitor activity, embraced by preserved architectural building stock. Nearly every building in the downtown is privately owned by local residents and features stores and businesses offering a range of commerce from antiques to specialty services and second and third floor urban-style housing. Downtown Cambridge is home to five major banks, which speaks to the commercial soundness of the area.
Cambridge Main Street serves as an advocate for Downtown with the city and county governments as well as individual merchants and property owners. Cambridge Main Street also aids in coordinating special events that occur in the Downtown area, and it provides access to national information and networks as well as technical assistance through the Heritage Ohio and National Main Street programs.
Cambridge Main Street
905 Wheeling Avenue
PO Box 713
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-439-2238
director@downtowncambridge.com