Spencerville in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
American Revolutionary War
1775 -- 1783
— Killed 25,324 / Wounded 8,445 —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 18, 2019
1. Spencerville's American Revolutionary War Marker
Inscription.
American Revolutionary War. The American Revolutionary War between 13 British colonies and their parent country, Great Britain, led to the birth of a new nation ”The United States of America". The colonies formed the Continental Congress to direct the American Government as laid out by the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. The war achieved independence from Great Britain. The 13 colonies adopted the U. S. Constitution in 1787, which established a republican form of government, in which power resides with the people.
The American Revolutionary War between 13 British colonies and their
parent country, Great Britain, led to the birth of a new nation ”The United
States of America". The colonies formed the Continental Congress to
direct the American Government as laid out by the Declaration of
Independence and the Articles of Confederation. The war achieved
independence from Great Britain. The 13 colonies adopted the U. S.
Constitution in 1787, which established a republican form of government,
in which power resides with the people.
Erected by Spencerville Middle School.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 40° 42.7′ N, 84° 21.217′ W. Marker is in Spencerville, Ohio, in Allen County. Memorial is at the intersection of N. Main Street (Ohio Route 117) and W. 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencerville OH 45887, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); Korean War (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); War On Terror
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo1. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
