| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Bolivar — Fort Laurens |
| | The first and only fort of the Revolutionary War, established within the limits of what is now Ohio, was built here in December 1778 by General Lachlan McIntosh, as a defense against the British and Indians, and held until early in August 1779 when it was relieved and abandoned.
It was named in honor of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
The small garrison, commanded successively by Colonel John Gibson, Major Frederick Ward Vernon, and Lieutenant Colonel Richard . . . — Map (db m3277) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Dover — Christian Deardorff |
| | In memory of
Christian Deardorff
Founder of the city
of Dover Ohio
in 1807 — Map (db m15189) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Dover — Dover Concert Band, 1924 — On the steps of the Ohio Statehouse |
| | The Dover Concert Band, shown here in new uniforms, was popular and successful for many years. This photo was taken when the band traveled to Columbus to perform at the Ohio State Fair. Front and center are Bandleader Domenic Greco and Governor Vic Donahey, a resident of New Philadelphia. The Domenic Greco Band of today traces its lineage to the Dover Concert Band. — Map (db m15181) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Dover — 5-79 — The Ohio and Erie Canal / Canal Dover Toll House — 1825 - 1913 |
| | The Ohio-Erie Canal 1825-1913
Seeking an alternate transportation route to distant markets, many farmers and manufacturers in Ohio wanted to connect the Ohio River to Lake Erie with a canal. Beginning in Cleveland the Ohio-Erie Canal ran south, the length of the state, to Portsmouth. The canal was a total of 308 miles long, 40 feet wide at the surface, and 4 feet deep. The Ohio-Erie Canal opened for traffic along its entire length in 1832 and consequently effected great change. Population . . . — Map (db m15190) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Dover — W. W. Scott, 1891 — Editor of the Iron Valley Reporter |
| | W. W. Scott, shown at the right in the photo, was a very colorful character from Dover's past; opinionated and outspoken, he had a personality ideally suited for his role as the Editor of a small town newspaper. Mr. Scott has a wide range of interests and was noted for his collection of interesting and curious artifacts. Always a colorful character, he truly was one of those rare people who seem just a little larger than life. Mr. Scott's residence was located immediately north of this marker, . . . — Map (db m15216) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Al Maloney — August 15, 1928 - March 15, 1999 |
| | For 17 years
Chairman of “First Town Days Festival”
“Al Maloney Midway”
Dedicated: July 1, 1999
For any organization to survive and prosper, there must be a strong driving force within the organization. That force must contain just the right combination of wisdom, compassion, trust, and honor. Al Maloney was the driving force of First Town Days Festival. He had the wisdom to create and maintain a clean and wholesome environment for the many thousands of . . . — Map (db m15252) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — C. William "Bill" Kidd — November 2, 1909 - November 8, 1978 — Head Football Coach, New Philadelphia High School, 1947 - 1960 |
| | Dedicated in the memory of C. William “Bill” Kidd
14 Years New Philadelphia
Football Record - 82 wins - 48 loses [sic] - 8 ties
Bill Kidd was one of the finest high school coaches in America. The players who played for him remember him with great respect and deep appreciation. When asked who was his favorite player, Coach Kidd responded, “I cannot have a favorite, for I loved them all.” His illustrious career included two undefeated seasons. He was a director of . . . — Map (db m15250) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients — State of Ohio, Tuscarawas County |
| | United States of America
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
State of Ohio, Tuscarawas County Civil War
Archinal, William J. Corporal Mississippi 1863
Blickensderfer, Milton A. Sergeant Virginia 1865
Campbell, William Corporal Mississippi 1863
Davis, Freeman D. Captain Tennessee 1863 — Map (db m15246) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Revolutionary War Memorial |
| | In Memoriam
This monument is dedicated to all who fought for freedom during the Revolutionary War — Map (db m15238) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — 3-79 — The History of Tuscarawas County Courthouses |
| | When David Knisely, the founder of New Philadelphia, first arrived in the Tuscarawas Valley on August 27, 1803, he found a sparsely populated, pristine wilderness. Five years later the state legislature approved a bill organizing Tuscarawas County effective March 15, 1808. Shortly thereafter, New Philadelphia was chosen as the county seat, and on April 16, 1808, the first commissioners met at Leininger's tavern. By August, the tavern proved to be an inappropriate location for the county's . . . — Map (db m292) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — 1-79 — The New Schoenbrunn Mission |
| | Here, on April 10, 1779 during the Revolutionary War, David Zeisberger founded one of the five Delaware Christian missions to occupy the Tuscarawas Valley between May 3, 1772 and September 8, 1781. Living at the Lichtenau mission near the Delaware capital of Goschachgunk (presently Coshocton, Ohio), Zeisberger feared that the Delaware nation was about to break their neutrality and join the British led Indians. Accordingly, he decided to disperse his Christian congregation and move his converts . . . — Map (db m295) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — 5-79 — The Ohio-Erie Canal In Tuscarawas County |
| | 1825–1913. Seeking an alternative transportation route to distant markets, many farmers and manufacturers in Ohio wanted to connect the Ohio River to Lake Erie with a canal. Beginning in Cleveland the Ohio-Erie Canal ran south, the length of the state, to Portsmouth. The canal was a total of 308 miles long, 40 feet wide at the surface, and 4 feet deep. The Ohio-Erie Canal opened for traffic along its entire length in 1832 and consequently effected great change. Population along the canal . . . — Map (db m293) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Tuscarawas County Civil War Memorial |
| | Erected to my brave and gallant comrades of Tuscarawas County who fell in defence of our glorious Union, by a member of the 51st Ohio Vols. 1861 - 1865.
Erected May 19, 1887 — Map (db m15247) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Tuscarawas County Operation Desert Storm Memorial |
| | We believe in God, our country, liberty and the American way.
The citizens of Tuscarawas County pay tribute to all the brave men and women of our armed forces who served our country in times of peace and war. We take pride in your devotion and it will never be forgotten.
Jan 16, 1991 — Map (db m15239) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Tuscarawas County Viet-nam Veterans Memorial — 1959 - 1975 |
| | “To those who survived, we are grateful and welcome you home.”
“To those who still suffer, either in mind or body, we acknowledge it and appreciate what you've done for us and we will not forget.”
“For those who are missing, we will not give up hope of bringing you home.”
“And to the families of those who did not survive, whether they died on foreign soil or here at home, we offer our respect and prayers that this sort of tragedy does not come . . . — Map (db m15243) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Tuscarawas County World War I Memorial — Spirit of the American Doughboy |
| | In memory of the men and women of Tuscarawas County who served their country in the World War — Map (db m15263) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — Tuscarawas County World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial |
| | A tribute to the living and dead of Tuscarawas County who served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. — Map (db m15240) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), New Philadelphia — War Saving Stamps |
| | In recognition of the patriotism of the people of Tuscarawas County who so generously purchased War Saving Stamps in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings Committee — Map (db m15241) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Newcomerstown — 19-79 — Cy Young |
| | Baseball's most successful pitcher, Denton True “Cy” Young (1867-1955) won 511 games during his 22-year career, and compiled a record of sixteen 20-win seasons, including five seasons where he topped 30 wins. Young displayed remarkable consistency during an era of major rule changes. He began his professional career in 1890 with the Cleveland Spiders, where his fastball earned him the nickname of “The Canton Cyclone”--soon shortened to “Cy.” In 1901, Young's . . . — Map (db m16388) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Newcomerstown — Denton "Cy" Young — Baseball's Immortal Pitcher — Member of Baseball's Hall of Fame |
| | In honored
memory
Denton “Cy” Young
Mar. 29, 1867
Nov. 4, 1955
Baseball's Immortal Pitcher
In his youth on a nearby farm, “Cy” played baseball for love of the game, a quality that remained with him throughout his long life. He began his major league career in 1890 with Cleveland and continued as an active pitcher in the big leagues until he retired at the end of the 1911 season.
Member of Baseball's Hall of Fame
Pitching for Cleveland, . . . — Map (db m16389) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Newcomerstown — Newcomerstown Desert Storm Memorial |
| | Let us always remember
“OUR’S”
who served in Desert Storm
Jan 16 - Feb 27, 1991
Gary Abbuhl Jr •
Lawrence Beaber •
Michael Berger •
William T Bradford •
Terry Buchanan •
David Cleveland •
C W Colvin •
Steve Dietrich •
David Elliott Jr •
Rickey Ellwood •
Fred Hughes Sr •
William Jones •
Chad Kerns •
Mark Lawrence •
Chris Marteny •
Wilbur McKinney •
Brian Parks •
Chad Peeper •
Mark Ridgway •
Geneva Trimble •
Daniel Vannucci •
Charles Welch •
Mary . . . — Map (db m16390) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Newcomerstown — Newcomerstown Korean War Memorial |
| | Korea
“The Forgotten War”
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
Dedicated to the men and women of the Newcomerstown area who served — Map (db m15264) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Port Washington — 2-79 — The Salem Mission |
| | Here, on April 6, 1780 during the American Revolutionary War, a contingent of Delaware Christian Indians, led by John Heckwelder, an assistant to Moravian missionary David Zeisberger, founded the last of five missions to occupy the Tuscarawas Valley between May 3, 1772 and September 8, 1781. The mission was located immediately adjacent to the west bank of the Tuscarawas River. Eighteen months later, British led Indian soldiers forcibly removed to the Upper Sandusky region all 400 of the Indian . . . — Map (db m296) |
| Ohio (Tuscarawas County), Tuscarawas — 12-79 — The Ohio & Erie Canal in Warwick Township |
| | The greatest engineering achievement in Ohio during the pre-railroad era, the Ohio & Erie Canal traversed nearly six miles of Warwick Township. Completed in 1830, the canal brought prosperity to the village of Trenton (now Tuscarawas) and to township farmers and merchants. Several warehouses were built at Trenton, serving as shipping points for the area's agricultural and mineral products to new, distant markets throughout Ohio and the region.
The canal served other uses besides . . . — Map (db m294) |
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