Vandalia in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tadmor - Taylorsville

The Historic National Road in Ohio

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

1. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Inscription. In the early 19th century, the small community of Tadmor found itself in a most enviable position- it was strategically located at the intersection of the National Road, the Great Miami River, the Miami and Erie Canal, and the Dayton and Michigan Railroad. The town was hopeful that it would grow and prosper as a transportation hub. As the 20th century approached, river and canal traffic declined in favor of the road and railroad, and successive floods on the Miami River stifled growth.

The catastrophic 1913 flood resulted in the in the construction of a series of flood control dams on the Miami River. Tadmor was finally abandoned when the Miami Conservancy constructed the Taylorsville Dam nearby, routing the National Road across the top of the dam.

Erected 2010 by Five Rivers Metro Park.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list.

Location. 39° 52.635′ N, 84° 10.163′ W.

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Marker is in Vandalia, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Old National Road (U.S. 40) and South Cassels Road, on the right when traveling west on Old National Road. Marker is at the parking lot/picnic area trail head off South Cassel Road, north of the dam. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4697 E National Rd, Vandalia OH 45377, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Dayton Metro

and in the Miami Valley.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Taylorsville Metropark (a few steps from this marker); Taylorsville Metropark - Metroparks Park System (a few steps from this marker); Taylorsville (approx. half a mile away); Henry Seger Community Park

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

2. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Full view of marker, on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail

(approx. 1.7 miles away); The Crossroads of America (approx. 1.9 miles away); Phoneton (approx. 2.3 miles away); Murlin Heights Elementary School Flagpole (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Phoneton (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vandalia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Village of Tadmor / The National Road (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Additional keywords. Old National Road, Miami and Erie Canal, the Miami Consercancy

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

3. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Marker can be seen at a distance; looking west across the picnic area

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

4. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

As the trail heads north out of the trailhead, Tadmor is indicated as a site to see.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

5. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Pictures on the marker, including the Old National Road covered bridge

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

6. Tadmor - Taylorsville Marker

Locomotive picture on the marker; river, canal, road, railroad all crossed at Tadmor

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,270 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on June 13, 2019, by J. Wesley Baker of Springfield, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.