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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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); These carriage steps (approx. Ό mile away); Van Wert County Wourld War II Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ohio National Guard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Operation Desert Storm Veterans Memorial
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Wayne's Strategy (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . A Brief History of the Brumback County Library. (Submitted on October 14, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
