Bucyrus in Crawford County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bucyrus Historic Site

Memorial to Thomas James Casey

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2016

1. Bucyrus Historic Site Marker

Inscription.
Samuel Norton, Albijence Bucklin, their families & Seth Holmes arrived at this historic site October 17, 1819. The first log residence was built 130 feet southwest of this monument. The Abel Carey Tannery was built on this site in the summer of 1822. From this site Bucyrus was born.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1819.

Location. 40° 48.763′ N, 82° 58.551′ W. Marker is in Bucyrus, Ohio, in Crawford County. It is on North Sandusky Avenue (Ohio Route 4) north of West Perry Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker and monument are located on the west side of North Sandusky Avenue, overlooking the Sandusky River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 North Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus OH 44820, 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 Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Sandusky Avenue Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Crawford County Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Crawford County Women's Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Col. William Crawford (approx. ¼ mile away); Crawford County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); First Lieutenant Harry L. Martin

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(approx. ¼ mile away); 57 MM Gun (approx. 0.3 miles away); Crawford County's Veterans Hall Of Fame (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bucyrus.

Also see . . .
1. Bucyrus, Ohio. Wikipedia entry:
The origin of the name Bucyrus is not certain. It was given by Col. James Kilbourne, who laid out the town in 1821. (Submitted on August 28, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Bucyrus, Ohio. Bucyrus Historical Society website homepage:
When Samuel Norton, from Pennsylvania, reached Bucyrus in October 1819, the party consisted of eighteen persons: Samuel Norton, his wife Mary; three daughters, Louisa, Catherine and Elizabeth; three sons, Rensselaer, Warren and Waldo; Mr. Albigence Bucklin, a brother of Mrs. Norton, and his wife and six children, and an adopted daughter, Polly. The eighteenth person was Seth Holmes who guided them here. He had been through this region as a teamster in the War of 1812. (Submitted on August 28, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Thomas James Casey Memorial<br>(<i>mounted left of marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2016

2. Thomas James Casey Memorial
(mounted left of marker)

Memorial
to
Thomas James Casey
1883-19This historical monument has been given as a gift to the peoples of Bucyrus as a reminder that from the past the future is born. Mr. Casey came to Bucyrus at the age of nine and has been a continuous resident. His wisdom and integrity have been an inspiration to all who know him.

Bucyrus Historic Site & Thomas James Casey Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2016

3. Bucyrus Historic Site & Thomas James Casey Memorial

(looking north across the Sandusky River Bridge)
• Thomas James Casey Memorial on left
• Bucyrus Historic Site Marker on right

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.