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

To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 26, 2020

1. To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808 Marker

Inscription. To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808 and the location of voting for the Village of Centerburg and Hilliar Township from 1860 to 1884. The large building in the background above, stood at the back of the southwest corner of the Public Square and housed public offices for both village and township, a private high school and the volunteer fire department.

Placed by the Centerburg Lions Club, April 5th, 2008

Erected 2008 by Centerburg Lions Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 2008.

Location. 40° 18.277′ N, 82° 41.713′ W. Marker is in Centerburg, Ohio, in Knox County. Marker is on Cherry Alley, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centerburg OH 43011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Daniel Harris Reynolds, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); This 1300 Lb. Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1890 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1910 (about 300 feet away); Circa 1920 (about 300 feet away); Circa 1930 (about 300 feet away); Memorial Roadside Park

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Geographical Center Of Ohio (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerburg.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 26, 2020

2. To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808 Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 26, 2020

3. To commemorate Knox County's first election on April 4, 1808 Marker

Marker is in the back of this park.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.