Near New Carlisle in Clark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Paul, First White Settler in Clark County, Ohio
Also, First Casualty
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, February 6, 2015
1. John Paul, First White Settler in Clark County, Ohio Marker
close up, showing text
Erected 1936 by New Carlisle Commercial Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 39° 55.524′ N, 84° 1.673′ W. Marker is near New Carlisle, Ohio, in Clark County. Marker is on Musselman Road, on the right when traveling east. marker is at the north end of New Carlisle cemetery, just inside the 2nd gate off Musselman Road.(about 200 feet east off St Rt 235) (about 1 mile north of US 40/ the National Road)) (exit St Rt 235 North, off I-70, about 3 miles). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11523 Musselman Rd, New Carlisle OH 45344, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bethel Township Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honey Creek Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Gordon I. Henslee (approx. 0.6 miles away); Honey Creek Presbyterian Historical Marker (approx. ¾ mile away); John Dillinger's First Bank Robbery (approx. ¾ mile away); Olive Branch High School (approx. 2 miles
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, February 6, 2015
2. New Carlisle Cemetery
gate off Musselman Road
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, February 6, 2015
3. John Paul, First White Settler in Clark County, Ohio Marker
full view of marker, bronze plaque on a stone pillar, just inside cemetery gate at fork in lane
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, February 6, 2015
4. John Paul, First White Settler in Clark County, Ohio Marker
marker can be seen in the distance.
care-takers office is just out of sight to the left
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
