Vandalia in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tadmor - Taylorsville

The Historic National Road in Ohio

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

1. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Inscription. In the early 19th century, the small community of Tadmor found itself in a most enviable position- it was strategically located at the intersection of the National Road, the Great Miami River, the Miami and Erie Canal, and the Dayton and Michigan Railroad. The town was hopeful that it would grow and prosper as a transportation hub. As the 20th century approached, river and canal traffic declined in favor of the road and railroad, and successive floods on the Miami River stifled growth.

The catastrophic 1913 flood resulted in the in the construction of a series of flood control dams on the Miami River. Tadmor was finally abandoned when the Miami Conservancy constructed the Taylorsville Dam nearby, routing the National Road across the top of the dam.

Erected 2010 by Five Rivers Metro Park.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list.

Location. 39° 52.635′ N, 84° 10.163′ W. Marker is in Vandalia, Ohio, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Old National Road (

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U.S. 40) and South Cassels Road, on the right when traveling west on Old National Road. Marker is at the parking lot/picnic area trail head off South Cassel Road, north of the dam. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4697 E National Rd, Vandalia OH 45377, 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. Taylorsville (approx. half a mile away); The Village of Tadmor / The National Road (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Crossroads of America (approx. 1.9 miles away); Phoneton (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Phoneton (approx. 2½ miles away); Joseph Calvin Paul Memorial Boulevard (approx. 2½ miles away); Vandalia Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); St Paul Lutheran Church Dog Leg Road, Dayton (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.

Additional keywords. Old National Road, Miami and Erie Canal, the Miami Consercancy

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

2. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Full view of marker, on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

3. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Marker can be seen at a distance; looking west across the picnic area

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

4. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

As the trail heads north out of the trailhead, Tadmor is indicated as a site to see.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

5. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Pictures on the marker, including the Old National Road covered bridge

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

6. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Locomotive picture on the marker; river, canal, road, railroad all crossed at Tadmor

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on June 13, 2019, by J. Wesley Baker of Springfield, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.