The mission of Cambridge Main Street to enhance the business and residential environment in downtown Cambridge by balancing historic preservation with economic development while retaining and enticing entrepreneurs; and to create positive partnerships that promote an attractive and cultural downtown district.

In early 2003, a small group of citizens, business owners and public officials began working towards a plan to breathe new life into the historic destrict - downtown Cambridge. Like many small communities, retailers struggled to compete with shopping malls and big box retailers; students went off to college, but few returned. Ths solution was the proven strategies of the Main Street four-point approach. Cambridge became an official Main Street community in January of 2004.

Our Historic District encompasses the downtown shopping area; our main street is Wheeling Avenue which is old Route 40 - the National Road. Located at the crossroads of Interstates 70 & 77, Cambridge is nestled in the scenic, rolling hills of southeast Ohio. It serves as the county seat of Guernsey County.