Near West Union in Adams County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Zane Trace
Treber Inn
— Asahel Eddington —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 14, 2018
1. Zane Trace Marker
Zane Trace. Treber Inn. Ohio’s first highway and mail route authorized by Congress 1796 marked and cleared in 1797 by Col. Ebenezer Zane a blazed trail, it became the route of the old stage line from Maysville to Wheeling used by noted statesmen to and from the southwest and Washington
Treber Inn erected in 1797 became Travelers rest in 1798 here, for over sixty years, distinguished guest and weary foot traveler found entertainment nearby, in 1793
Asahel Eddington was slain by Indians- the first white man killed in Adams County . This historical marker was erected in 1933 by Adams County Historical Society. It is Near West Union in Adams County Ohio
Ohio’s first highway and mail route
authorized by Congress 1796
marked and cleared in 1797 by
Col. Ebenezer Zane
a blazed trail, it became the route of the old
stage line from Maysville to Wheeling used by
noted statesmen to and from the southwest
and Washington
Treber Inn
erected in 1797
became Travelers rest in 1798
here, for over sixty years, distinguished guest
and weary foot traveler found entertainment
nearby, in 1793
Asahel Eddington
was slain by Indians-
the first white man killed in Adams County
Erected 1933 by Adams County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 50.936′ N, 83° 29.254′ W. Marker is near West Union, Ohio, in Adams County. Marker is on Zane Trace (Ohio Route 41), on the right when traveling south. Marker is about ¼ west of Rd 88 Freeland Hollow Rd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17745 St Rt 41, West Union OH 45693, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 14, 2018
2. Zane Trace Marker
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, measured as the crow flies. Hon. John T. Wilson's Tribute To The Soldiers (approx. 4.6 miles away); West Union Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church / Reverend John Graham (approx. 4.8 miles away); Adams County Heritage Center (approx. 4.8 miles away); Bell (approx. 4.9 miles away); Adams County War Memorial (approx. 4.9 miles away); Cowboy Copas / The Oklahoma Cowboy (approx. 4.9 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); Corp. Carey Mc. Moore (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Union.
Additional commentary.
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this marker is similar to nearby "Buckeye Station" https://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=45344 — Submitted August 15, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 14, 2018
3. Zane Trace Marker
marker as seen from across St Rt 41
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 14, 2018
4. Zane Trace Marker
the Inn
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
