Seneca John, Noted Chief Marker

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Near Green Springs in Seneca County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Seneca John, Noted Chief

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

1. Seneca John, Noted Chief Marker

Inscription. Seneca John, Noted Chief
was executed near this spot,
easterly, by his tribe,
in 1828,
charged with witchcraft
—
North 30 rods is the boundary
of the reservation.

Erected 1921 by Sandusky County Pioneer and Historical Association.

Location. 41° 16.91′ N, 83° 3.141′ W. Marker is near Green Springs, Ohio, in Seneca County. Marker is on Ohio Route 19 half a mile south of Limerick Road, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. This historical marker is located midway between US 20 and Green Springs, Ohio, on the east side of State Route 19. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2233 State Route 19, Green Springs OH 44836, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. General James Birdseye McPherson (approx. 4.6 miles away); McPherson Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); James Birdseye McPherson (approx. 4.6 miles away); McPherson Birthplace (approx. 5 miles away); In Commemoration (approx. 5.5 miles away); Soldier's Monument (approx. 5.5 miles away); Fort Stephenson (approx. 5.5 miles away); Fremont (approx. 5.5 miles away).

Also see . . . Seneca John's Grave Marker. Link to the Sandusky County Scrapbook. (Submitted on June 10, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

2. Seneca John, Noted Chief Marker

View of the historical marker affixed to a large stone.

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

3. Seneca John, Noted Chief Marker

View of historical marker at its roadside location with protective fence surrounding it.

By Dale K. Benington, June 7, 2010

4. Seneca John, Noted Chief Marker

View looking south, down state route 19, with the historical marker seen in the left foreground on the east side of the road.

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 10, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 535 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.