Van Wert in Van Wert County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First County Library in the United States
1901
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2008
1. First County Library in the United States Marker
John Sanford Brumback
In recognition of his gift, this memorial was erected by the Kiwanis Club of Van Wert.
Erected 1951 by Kiwanis Club of Van Wert.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings.
Location. 40° 52.184′ N, 84° 35.085′ W. Marker is in Van Wert, Ohio, in Van Wert County. Marker is on West Main Street (State Highway 118), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 West Main Street, Van Wert OH 45891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Brumback Library (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Wert County Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); These carriage steps (approx. ¼ mile away); Van Wert Gazebo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chestnut Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); Do Not Turn Warning Flasher (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mile Marker Post (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Wert.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 5, 2008
2. The Brumback Library and Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
3. First County Library in the United States Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
4. First County Library in the United States Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
