Whitehouse in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Coast Guard

Semper Paratus

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 22, 2020

1. Whitehouse Coast Guard Memorial

Inscription. The U.S. Coast Guard is America's oldest maritime defenders formerly known as the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Their history dates back to 1790, and they have been officially established as a branch of the United States Armed Forces since January 28, 1915. The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection, and military and naval support. While they are part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Navy during times of war.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1915.

Location. 41° 31.12′ N, 83° 48.225′ W. Marker is in Whitehouse, Ohio, in Lucas County. Memorial is on Providence Street (Ohio Route 64) just south of Maumee Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6710 Providence St, Whitehouse OH 43571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Navy (here, next to this marker); Marine Corps (here, next to this marker); Whitehouse Air Force Memorial (here, next to this marker); Army (here, next to this marker); Whitehouse Veterans Memorial Park (a few steps from

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this marker); Korean War (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehouse.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 22, 2020

2. Whitehouse Coast Guard Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.