Sandusky in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sandusky Aviation, Shipyard & Railroad
Weldon B. Cooke, Thomas W. Benoist, Reinhardt N. Ausmus experimented in early aviation from this site 1912 - 1917
One of Sandusky Shipyard Sites
Sail and Steamboats were built 1864-1933
Among the builders were: Moss Brothers & Merry, George Fordham, John Monk, Joseph Pouliot and Lake Erie Drydock Co.
Ohio's First Railroad
The Mad River and Lake Erie began building at this site September 15, 1835.
William Henry Harrison officiated.
Erected 1971 by Erected by Erie County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1835.
Location. 41° 27.655′ N, 82° 42.185′ W. Marker is in Sandusky, Ohio, in Erie County. Marker is on E Water St, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 E Water St, Sandusky OH 44870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shoreline Park (approx. ¼ mile away); The Underground Railroad / Abolition Boats Provide an Escape to Freedom in Erie County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kilbourne Plat (approx. half a mile away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Sandusky (approx. half a mile away); John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (approx. half a mile away); The Gettysburg Address (approx. half a mile away); "The Star Spangled Banner" (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandusky.
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