Centerburg in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Circa 1890

Centerburg Historical Mural

By TeamOHE, November 26, 2020

1. Circa 1890 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This mural shows East Main Street on the south side next to the Public Square (which is now the gazebo park). As early as 1823 Centerburg was a livery stop for the stage coaches traveling from the north and east to the state capital. In the late 1800's Centerburg had two hotels. The one shown was originally the Lyons Hotel, then the Reynolds Hotel and finally the Park Hotel. It had a restaurant overlooking the square and 22 rooms. It was also connected to the Park Livery for local transportation needs. The hotel was demolished in 1936 to make way for a gasoline station. It is now the site of Subway. The two men crossing the street in the mural are based on a photo of Wilbur and Orville Wright.

Erected 2013 by The Heart of Ohio Women's Club. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 18.32′ N, 82° 41.729′ W. Marker is in Centerburg, Ohio, in Knox County. Marker

Circa 1890 Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

By TeamOHE, November 26, 2020

2. Circa 1890 Marker and Mural

is on North Clayton Street just north of East Main Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 N Clayton St, Centerburg OH 43011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Circa 1910 (here, next to this marker); Circa 1920 (here, next to this marker); Circa 1930 (a few steps from this marker); This 1300 Lb. Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); General Daniel Harris Reynolds, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hartford Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Hartford Village Civil War Column (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerburg.

Circa 1890 Mural image. Click for full size.

By TeamOHE, November 26, 2020

3. Circa 1890 Mural

Centerburg Historical Mural Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

By TeamOHE, November 26, 2020

4. Centerburg Historical Mural Dedication Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.