Wauseon in Fulton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

This Wagon

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2019

1. This Wagon Marker

Inscription. This wagon was made for Cloice Nixon of Jackson, Michigan. It was manufactured prior to 1920 at the Jackson prison. To build these wagons the inmates were Fur taken across the street to the Jackson Carriage and Wagon Company. These wagons were the number one selling wagon that took pioneers westward during the Gold Rush traveling at the then remarkable speed of 3 miles per hour. The hay rack was designed to allow the Dary H narrow box to remain on the gear thereby providing a way to transport grain, fruits, and vegetables. This wagon was purchased at Mr. Nixon's estate auction in 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 41° 35.926′ N, 84° 9.144′ W. Marker is in Wauseon, Ohio, in Fulton County. It is on Ohio Route 108 0.2 miles south of County Road J, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wauseon OH 43567, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Black Swamp

and in the Till Plains.

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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 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: It's 1860 in the cabin today! (here, next to this marker); Canfield Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Racetrack Bell (a few steps from this marker); Reighard Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Original Rock Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James A. (Jim) Gype US Navy Veteran WW2 (about 300 feet away); World Trade Center Artifact #H-0035A (about 400 feet away); Fulton County 9-11 Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wauseon.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2019

2. This Wagon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.