Tiffin in Seneca County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Founding of Tiffin
Photographed By Michael Baker
1. Founding of Tiffin Marker
Inscription.
Founding of Tiffin. . In 1822 Josiah Hedges purchased the land that would become Tiffin from the Delaware Land Office. By March, this land, situated across the Sandusky River from old Fort Ball (War of 18 12) was surveyed and platted by General James Hedges, the brother of Josiah. These events marked the founding year for the city of Tiffin, which was named after Edward Tiffin, Ohio's first governor and a friend of Josiah Hedges. The legislature commissioned Thomas Henford, Isaac Minor, and Cyrus Spink to establish Tiffin as the permanent seat of Justice for Seneca County on March 25, 1822.
In 1822 Josiah Hedges purchased the land that would become Tiffin from the Delaware Land Office. By March, this land, situated across the Sandusky River from old Fort Ball (War of 1812) was surveyed and platted by General James Hedges, the brother of Josiah. These events marked the founding year for the city of Tiffin, which was named after Edward Tiffin, Ohio's first governor and a friend of Josiah Hedges. The legislature commissioned Thomas Henford, Isaac Minor, and Cyrus Spink to establish Tiffin as the permanent seat of Justice for Seneca County on March 25, 1822.
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation Seneca County Historical Society The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 12-74.)
Location. 41° 7.012′ N, 83° 10.619′ W. Marker is in Tiffin, Ohio, in Seneca County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tiffin OH 44883, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
More about this marker. The date on the marker is 2015 but the marker was actually installed in June of 2018.
Photographed By Michael Baker
2. Founding of Tiffin Marker
Photographed By Michael Baker
3. Founding of Tiffin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2018, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2018, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
