Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Sparks
Trail Blazer and Frontiersman
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2008
1. John Sparks Marker
As a private in the infantry of the 1st United States Regiment, and during the years 1805 to 1807, John Sparks (1758-1846) acted as guide, scout, and hunter for the two expeditions of Zebulon Pike, which helped to open up largely unknown areas in the headwaters of the Mississippi River and also in the far Southwest to the increasing westward expansion of the United States. Sparks spent his later years living on the north banks of the Licking River, and was often seen walking barefoot around Newark. He died on February 28, 1846, and was buried in this cemetery.Erected 2003 by Newark Bicentennial Commission and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 14-45.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1898.
Location. 40° 6.314′ N, 82° 25.555′ W. Marker is in
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2008
2. John Sparks Marker at Hollar Cemetery
Gray headstone behind cemetery entrance is John Sparks grave.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Licking County TB Sanatorium / Licking County Health Department (approx. 1.2 miles away); The History of Licking Memorial Hospital (approx. 3.2 miles away); McCune-Stimson House (approx. 3.4 miles away); "Double Arrow" Wrought Iron Fence (approx. 3.4 miles away); Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Building (approx. 3.4 miles away); A. H. Heisey Glass (approx. 3½ miles away); Veteran's Park (approx. 3½ miles away); John L. Clem (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 18, 2008
3. John Sparks Grave Marker
In Hollar Cemetery.
Photographed By Heather Crawford, April 5, 2008
4. John Sparks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,818 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Heather Crawford of Newark, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
