Wellington in Lorain County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Archibald M. Willard
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
1. Archibald M. Willard Marker
by Wellington residents
to honor the memory of
Archibald M. Willard
creator of the
“Spirit of ’76”
who conceived the idea for his
famous inspirational painting on
this public square, henceforth to
be known as
Willard Memorial Square
July 4, 1976
Erected 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1922.
Location. 41° 10.08′ N, 82° 13.04′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Ohio, in Lorain County. Marker is on Ohio Route 58, 0 miles south of Ohio Route 18. Marker appears on the north face of the small brick column on the east side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 136 Ohio 58, Wellington OH 44090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howk Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); Wellington Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of ’76 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wellington, Ohio Established 1818 (within
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Regarding Archibald M. Willard. The grave of Archibald M. Willard lies in Wellington's Greenwood Cemetery, the entrance for which can be reached by following Ohio Route 58 (S. Main Street) south for ¾ mile and then Township Road 58 east for about ¼ mile.
Also see . . .
1. Spirit of '76. AmericanRevolution.org provides some background about Archibald Willard and his famous painting. (Submitted on December 6, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio.)
2. Archibald Willard. Wikipedia article about painter Archibald Willard and the painting also known as "Yankee Doodle." (Submitted on December 6, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio.)
3. Wellington, Ohio - Architecture. Village website that describes the architecture of the buildings on Willard Memorial Square, including the Town Hall in front of which the marker stands. (Submitted on December 6, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023
2. Archibald M. Willard Marker
Reverse side.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
3. Archibald M. Willard Marker
The Willard marker stands in front of the impressive 1885 Wellington Town Hall.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
4. Archibald M. Willard Marker
Willard family plot in Greenwood Cemetery.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
5. Archibald M. Willard Marker
Willard grave can be found by locating the flag pole next to the family plot.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
6. Archibald M. Willard Marker
Gravestone of Archibald M. Willard.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
7. Archibald M. Willard Marker
Marker alongside Willard gravestone.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
8. Archibald M. Willard Marker
Left-hand side of cemetery entrance. Flag pole at Willard family plot can be seen between the wall and the large tree to its right.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, November 6, 2010
9. Archibald M. Willard Marker
The marker stands out in front of Wellington Town Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 6, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 2. submitted on June 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 6, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
