Niles in Trumbull County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James Heaton

(1770-1856)

— Founder of Niles —

James Heaton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 10, 2018

1. James Heaton Marker

Inscription. 1806 - Built his log cabin home in Heaton Park, Vienna Avenue. 1806/07 - Constructed a grist mill, dam and mill race along Mosquito Creek. 1809 - Manufactured first bar iron in Ohio. 1812/13 - Constructed "Maria" blast furnace. 1820 - Built his residence at 1355 Robbins Avenue. 1834 - Platted 54 downtown lots. Names settlement "Nilestown."

Erected 1981 by The Niles Historical Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 6-78.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.

Location. 41° 10.797′ N, 80° 45.905′ W. Marker is in Niles, Ohio, in Trumbull County. Marker is on South Main Street (Ohio Route 46) 0.1 miles south of East Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niles OH 44446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William McKinley Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); William McKinley (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Salt Springs (approx. 1½

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miles away); Mineral Ridge Black Band Ore (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Barnhisel House (approx. 3.3 miles away); Howland Springs (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Old Western Reserve Bank (approx. 4.8 miles away); Mahoning Lodge #29, IOOF (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niles.

Also see . . . James Heaton at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on August 10, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 10, 2018

2. James Heaton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.