Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
President Hayes Memorial
President
Hayes
Memorial
This tablet marks the birthplace
of
Rutherford B. Hayes
Nineteenth President of
The United States
Born October 4th, 1822
Placed by The Delaware City Chapter
Daughters of American Revolution
November 1926
Erected 1926 by The Delaware City Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #19 Rutherford B. Hayes series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1919.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 17.933′ N, 83° 4.015′ W. Marker was in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. Marker was on East Williams Street (U.S. 36) east of North Sandusky Street. This historical marker was located in the downtown Delaware business district, about two and a half blocks west of US 23, in front of what is currently a BP gasoline service station. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Delaware OH 43015, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Rutherford B. Hayes Birthplace (here, next to this marker); Old City Hall and Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); African-American Civil War Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rutherford B. Hayes (about 300 feet away); Frederick Douglass And William Tecumseh Sherman Spoke Here (about 400 feet away); Delaware Run Storm Net (about 500 feet away); 41 North Sandusky Street (about 500 feet away); Welcome To The Labyrinth (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on February 23, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.