Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Chapman
"Johnny Appleseed" Monument
In memory of John Chapman Best known as Johnny Appleseed Pioneer apple nurseryman of Richland County from 1810 to 1830
Marker Reverse:
Park Trustees
M. B. Bushnell
H. M. Weaver
R. Brinkerhoff Sr.
1900
New Shaft Erected
1933
by Richland County
Historical Society
Erected by Central Park Trustees M. B. Bushnell, H. M. Weaver, R. Brinkerhoff Sr.; and Richland County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 40° 45.356′ N, 82° 32.532′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. Marker is in Central Park, about 200 feet WSW of the Block House, off Brinkerhoff Avenue. 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. Civil War Cannons (a few steps from this marker); Mansfields 135th Anniversary & Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Sultana Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.
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