Archbold in Fulton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lauber Shelter
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 17, 2020
1. Lauber Shelter Marker
Inscription.
Lauber Shelter. . When the first settlers to the area arrived on August 22, 1834, they erected simple shelters for each family. These lean-to structures provided a place for the young and sick to sleep and a place to fix meals. Most of the settlers only used these shelters for a few months while they prepared the land and logs to build their first cabins. In the wagon and shelter reproduced here, you can see examples of the items a family might have brought with them to Northwest Ohio. Each family had one wagon packed completely to the canvas with their personal goods, tools and enough food for that rirst winter. Note the bags and kegs that held items like flour, sugar, dried fruit and vegetables, bacon, cured pork, cheese and vinegar. The settlers brought only a few personal items such as bibles, family dishes, cookware, linens and clothing.
For more information or assistance, please visit our interpreter in the Witmer-Roth House (Building #30)
When the first settlers to the area arrived on
August 22, 1834, they erected simple shelters for
each family. These lean-to structures provided a
place for the young and sick to sleep and a place
to fix meals. Most of the settlers only used these
shelters for a few months while they prepared the
land and logs to build their first cabins. In the
wagon and shelter reproduced here, you can see
examples of the items a family might have
brought with them to Northwest Ohio. Each
family had one wagon packed completely to the
canvas with their personal goods, tools and
enough food for that rirst winter. Note the bags
and kegs that held items like flour, sugar, dried
fruit and vegetables, bacon, cured pork, cheese
and vinegar. The settlers brought only a few
personal items such as bibles, family dishes,
cookware, linens and clothing.
For more information or assistance, please visit
our interpreter in the Witmer-Roth House
(Building #30)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1834.
Location. 41° 32.421′ N, 84° 17.928′ W. Marker is in Archbold, Ohio, in Fulton County. Marker is on Ohio Route 2, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Archbold OH 43502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
