Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Johnny Appleseed" Monument

(Within This Park)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

1. "Johnny Appleseed" Monument Marker

Inscription. John Chapman - better known as “Johnny Appleseed” - Pioneer Apple Nurseryman - lived in & around Mansfield for 20 years - 1810 to 1830.

Erected by Richland County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 40° 45.458′ N, 82° 32.442′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. Marker is at the intersection of Brinkerhoff Avenue and Summit Street, on the right when traveling south on Brinkerhoff Avenue. Marker is at entrance to Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mansfield OH 44906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Mansfield Block House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse (about 600 feet away); Mansfield Blockhouse (about 600 feet away); Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse (about 600 feet away); We Remember The Holocaust And Say... Never Again (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse

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(about 600 feet away); The Sultana Disaster (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

2. "Johnny Appleseed" Monument Marker

Looking south along Brinkerhoff Avenue. The 120th Ohio Infantry Regiment monument is in background.

Johnny Appleseed image. Click for full size.

Internet Archive

3. Johnny Appleseed

from History of Richland County, Ohio by A. A. Graham, 1880.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,863 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.