Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Veteran's Park

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2003

1. Veteran's Park Marker

Inscription. Dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Newark who served and died in honor of their country.

This memorial is dedicated in sincere tribute to those men and women of Newark who served and died in all wars.

“The freedom of a nation and its people is a cherished gift, and that gift was made possible by our veterans."

Frank L. Stare III

Dedicated Veteran's Day 1979

Erected 1979 by City of Newark.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 40° 3.378′ N, 82° 24.574′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. It is on 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Veteran's Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 North 6th Street, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia.

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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: John L. Clem (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to All Men and Women Wounded in All Our Wars (a few steps from this marker); War of 1812 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Isn't Free (within shouting distance of this marker); Licking County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Walk Of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

More about this marker. There are many individual markers in Veteran's Park, most having been moved to the Veterans Walk of Honor from other locations.

Veterans Walk of Honor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

2. Veterans Walk of Honor Marker

The Veterans Walk of Honor is dedicated with gratitude, love, and respect to all who answered their country's call.

We salute the many people who gave their time, talents, labor, and resources to create a beautiful memorial for our nation's veterans.

This plaque is placed with pride by the members of the World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Commission, 1991-1995.

Mary Lou Wirth, Chair. Walk of Honor Commission, 1995-1996

Elwin Dewey, Chair. Frank Stare, Mayor

Dedicated November 10, 1996

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2008

3. Veteran's Park Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

4. Veterans Walk of Honor Marker

"Remember Our Fathers" Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War monument at rear left.

Veteran's Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2008

5. Veteran's Park Sign

Honorable William Albert Ashbrook Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

6. Honorable William Albert Ashbrook Marker

Dedicated to Hon. Wm. A. Ashbrook by United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sept. 12, 1937

Clara Barton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

7. Clara Barton Marker

Memorial Tree Planted in honor of Clara Barton By the National Woman's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic.

Remember Our Fathers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

8. Remember Our Fathers Marker

Remember Our Fathers The Grand Army of the Republic By Tent 25 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861 1865 A Memorial to Our Fathers Erected May 1929 by Tent 25 Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War 1861 to 1865

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

9. Remember Our Fathers Marker

Frank D. French Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

10. Frank D. French Marker

In Memory of Frank D. French Co. B, 76th Reg., O.V.I. Died June 5, 1939, Aged 95 years. The last Civil War Veteran of Licking County - Presented by Sons of Union Veterans & Auxiliary Newark, Ohio.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

11. Remember Our Fathers Marker

Grand Army of the Republic Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

12. Grand Army of the Republic Marker

Presented in Memory of the Grand Army of the Republic by the Woman's Relief Corps Department of Ohio.

Colonel Charles Young Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

13. Colonel Charles Young Marker

Presumably Colonel Charles Young (1864-1922), who served as a major in the 9th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (an all-black National Guard Unit) during the Spanish-American War and was Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Wilberforce University, an African-American college in Ohio. To learn more about his fascinating life, see http://www.nps.gov/archive/prsf/history/bios/charles_young.htm and http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cdyoung.htm

Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Sixth Street Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

14. Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Sixth Street Cemetery Marker

Dedicated to the memory of these Revolutionary War soldiers known to be buried in Sixth Street Cemetery
Azariah Davis
Joseph Jackson
Lt. Alexander McClellend
Walter Newman
Eldad Steele
John Vanbuskirk

Hetuck Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution 1776 1976

War of 1812 Soldiers Buried in Sixth Street Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

15. War of 1812 Soldiers Buried in Sixth Street Cemetery Marker

Dedicated to the memory of the War of 1812 soldiers known to be buried in the Sixth Street Cemetery

John Connel
Azariah Davis
Lewis Buskirk
John Vance
Daniel Warren

Unknown Soldier Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

16. Unknown Soldier Monument Marker

Unclear if an unknown soldier is buried here or if the marker was moved from a cemetery.

Ayers B. Adams and the G.A.R. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

17. Ayers B. Adams and the G.A.R. Marker

In memory of Ayers B. Adams and the Grand Army of the Republic.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,773 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. submitted on October 16, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.