Bucyrus in Crawford County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Edward Hopley
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 15, 2019
1. John Edward Hopley Marker
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This monument, erected by lodge members and friends, is affectionately dedicated
to the memory of John Edward Hopley, 1850 - 1927, pioneer in Lincoln Highway development. First state consul for Ohio of the Lincoln Highway Association. In 1887 he founded the Bucyrus Evening Telegraph of which he was editor and manager for many years. United States Consul at Southampton, England, appointed by President William McKinley and promoted to consul of Montevideo, Uruguay, by President Theodore Roosevelt.Erected 1929 by Lodge Members and Friends.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt, and the Lincoln Highway series lists.
Location. 40° 48.718′ N, 82° 57.326′ W. Marker is in Bucyrus, Ohio, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of East Mansfield Street (U.S. 30) and Penn Avenue, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McGraw House (approx. one mile away); Crawford County Honor Roll (approx. one mile away); Crawford County Women's Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Crawford County's Veterans Hall Of Fame (approx. one mile away); 57 MM Gun (approx. one mile away); Crawford County (approx. one mile away); Col. William Crawford (approx. one mile away); Crawford County Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bucyrus.
Additional keywords. Lincoln Highway
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 15, 2019
2. John Edward Hopley Marker
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 15, 2019
3. John Edward Hopley Marker
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 15, 2019
4. John Edward Hopley Marker
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photo courtesy of University of Michigan Libraries, June 19, 2019
5. John E. Hopley, Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 5. submitted on June 19, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
