| Ohio (Clark County), Enon — Mad River Township Civil War Memorial |
| | In memory of the Patriots of Mad River Township who died for the Union. 1865. — Map (db m13302) |
| Ohio (Clark County), North Hampton — North Hampton Veterans Memorial |
| | In memory of those who served God and Country.
[Post 4358 Veterans Panel on Memorial]:
Post 4358
Gerald Armstrong
George Armstrong
Harry Baker
James Baker
Robert Donnelly
Glen Fuller
Robert Fuller
Howard Grieser
Clarence Gruse
Virgil Hoberty
Robert Hardman
Floyd Johnson
Lyman Lipincott
Kenneth MacGillivray
Robert MacGillivray
Archie Miller
Phillip Neese
George Trego
Rebert Wade
Joseph Scott . . . — Map (db m13905) |
| Ohio (Clark County), North Hampton — 5-12 — Springfield, Troy, & Piqua Electric Railway |
| | [Marker Front]:
Asa Bushnell, former Governor of Ohio, encouraged by the light grade of the land, decided to establish the Springfield, Troy, and Piqua Railway (ST&P) in July 1904. The interurban traction line utilized sixty-pound rail and traveled over only one bridge. With direct current electricity generated in Springfield, the ST&P used four double-ended fifty-foot cars, each with a railroad roof, arch windows, GE-57 engines, and fifty-horsepower motors. The ST&P traveled from . . . — Map (db m13890) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — A. B. Graham Founder of 4-H |
| | On January 15, 1902, Mr. Albert B. Graham called to order the first meeting of a “Boys' and Girls' Agriculture Experiment Club”. Before growing season 85 children from 10 to 15 years of age had already volunteered to join. One hundred years later, 286,000 Ohio youth join children from the other 49 States and 86 foreign countries in 4-H membership.
Mike Major has sculpted a youthful Graham with two of his early club members as they present their projects.
Funding provided by: . . . — Map (db m13217) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — 2-12 — City Building |
| | The Old City Building and Market, also known as the Municipal Building or Marketplace, was designed by local architect Charles A. Cregar. It was completed in 1890 at a cost of $250,000. Vendors, who sold meats, fish, provisions, vegetables, and other products, used the first floor of the building as a city market. The second and third floors accommodated city offices, the police department, the City Council Chamber, and City Hall, which doubled as an opera house. The Old City Building and . . . — Map (db m13309) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — Clark County Memorial |
| | This building erected AD 1915 by the People of Clark County in memory of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines & Pioneers of Clark County — Map (db m13284) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — 1-12 — Davey Moore Park |
| | Davey Moore was the Featherweight Champion of the World from 1959 to 1963, punching his way to a 56-6-1 record while always admitting that "Only 10 seconds separate me from being champion or nothing." A tough little boxer with a powerful punch, he died at the age of 29, a victim of the sport he loved. Born November 1, 1933, a fighter from the age of 14, he died March 25, 1963. — Map (db m13277) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — DeMint Memorial Park |
| | Where Would We Be Without Them
Dedicated to the Veterans of Clark County and the DeMint Family — Map (db m13354) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — Esplanade/Fountain Square |
| | Since 1826, the Esplanade has been the traditional center of Springfield and Clark County. The National Road passed within one block of “Market Square” as it was then called. Three city halls, several hotels, train stations, and numerous commercial interests were located here. It was the site of the Champion Reaper Plant, the company that made Springfield the “Champion City”, and Kelly's Springfield Arcade. The Esplanade has hosted scores of parades, community . . . — Map (db m13316) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — George Rogers Clark Namesake of Clark County |
| | In June of 1780 British and Indian forces seized Ruddle's and Martin's Stations in Kentucky. On August 8, 1780 George Rogers Clark led a force of nearly 1000 Kentucky militia under authority of Virginia to engage the British led Shawnee at the Village of Peckuwe approximately 6 miles west of here where George Rogers Clark Park now exists. This was the largest Revolutionary War Battle fought west of the Allegheny Mountains and helped to diminish the British influence in the west.
Sculptor . . . — Map (db m13887) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — H. A. "Harry" Toulmin Sr. (1859 - 1942) Offices at Suites 47 - 48 Bushnell Building |
| | Toulmin, as patent attorney for the Wright Brothers, plays a key role in one of the greatest sagas in American history. After failing to obtain the necessary patents on their own, the Wright's hire Toulmin to defend their inventions. His legal work guides them through numerous counter claims by competitors and thus leads to the award of the pioneering patent for the “flying machine” in May 1906 and four additional patents for aircraft controls over the next eight years.
Toulmin . . . — Map (db m13907) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — John M. Temple 43rd Infantry US Army 12/10/31 - 02/21/99 |
| | Dedicated to the Springfield community in memory of
John M. Temple, 43rd Infantry US Army
He was a man of honor and integrity. This is the legacy he left behind for others to follow and build upon to continue their journey, pursue their dreams and achieve their goals.
He loved his family and loved his country. The Marine Corp [sic] Drill Team Honor Guard proudly bid farewell to a comrade during this dedication on September 1999 — Map (db m13906) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — Oliver S. Kelly 1824 - 1904 |
| | Raised on farms in Greene Township, O.S. Kelly became one of the most respected local businessmen and benefactors of his age. A skilled carpenter, he made his fortune building housing for miners during the California gold rush. Upon returning to the area he entered into a partnership with William Whitely and Jerome Fassler to produce agricultural machines, such as the famed Champion Reaper. After leaving the company in 1881 he built Kelly's Arcade and Hotel and established the O.S. Kelly Co., . . . — Map (db m13312) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — 4-12 — Pennsylvania House / The National Road |
| | Pennsylvania House
David Snively built the Federal-style Pennsylvania House in 1839 along the newly constructed National Road. This tavern and inn was an important stopover for livestock drovers and pioneers traveling by foot, on horseback, or in Conestoga wagons during the westward expansion of the United States in the nineteenth century. Dr. Isaac K. Funk, of Funk & Wagnalls fame, lived in the house in the 1840s while his father served as its tavern keeper. Closed as an inn after the . . . — Map (db m13278) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — Purple Heart Memorial Combat Wounded Veterans |
| | Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars. My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my countrys way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by Chapter #620, Military Order of the Purple Heart — Map (db m13355) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — Site of Springfield's First Church 1805 1955 |
| | Site of Springfield's First Church
Placed by Central Methodist Church
October 16, 1955 — Map (db m13912) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — Snyder Park |
| | Erected June 1904 by the people of Springfield to the memory of John and David L. Snyder who gave and amply endowed Snyder Park — Map (db m13909) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — Springfield City Hall Bell |
| | This bell from Springfield's first City Hall, located on this site in 1848, is placed here to honor the school children of Springfield and Clark County who participated in the Esplanade/Fountain Square Project.
Time capsule encased beneath this bell.
October 14, 1993 — Map (db m13356) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — The A. B. Graham Building |
| | In this building, on January 15, 1902, A. B. Graham organized the first boys and girls agricultural club in the United States out of which grew the 4-H Clubs of America. — Map (db m13220) |
| Ohio (Clark County), Springfield — 3-12 — The Birthplace of 4-H |
| | A. B. Graham, superintendent of Springfield Township Rural schools in Clark County, established the "Boys and Girls Agricultural Experiment Club," which revolutionized agricultural education and non-formal youth development methods. The first meeting of the club, said to be the nation's first farm club for young people, was held at this site on January 15, 1902 in the basement of the Clark County Courthouse. This was the start of what would be called a "4-H Club" a few years later. Through the . . . — Map (db m13216) |
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