McHugh Dealership Celebrates 56th Anniversary
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A family owned business that has been a staple
in the Muskingum County community for over half a century is
celebrating a milestone anniversary today. December 16th
marks 56 years of business for McHugh Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat,
located on Maple Avenue. The dealership was originally located on
Third Street and was owned and operated by James McHugh. Tim McHugh,
Co-Owner of the dealership, says his family has been present in
Zanesville for decades.
“My father opened
up this dealership in 1963—December 16th –and
originally we were a VW dealer. Then, we picked up the Jeep franchise
in 1987. Then, we added Dodge and we added the Chrysler franchise;
and we also added the Fiat franchise. So, we’ve been here for quite
some time.”
The automotive
industry has undergone a myriad of changes over time, but McHugh
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat has remained a local fixture.
“It’s just a
great milestone to have a family business that’s survived that
long—being in basically the same location and the same community.
Zanesville has been a fantastic place to not only have a business but
to raise a family and we feel like we’re very much a part of the
community.”
The current top
sellers at McHugh Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat are Jeeps and pickup
trucks.
