Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William C. Holgate Park
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2019
1. William C. Holgate Park Marker
William C. Holgate (1814-1888) settled in Defiance in 1836. A lawyer by profession, Holgate rode on horseback to Columbus, Ohio during the winter of 1844-45 with a petition he had drafted, which resulted in the establishment of Defiance County. Holgate was
also instrumental in bringing the Baltimore and Ohio and Wabash Railroads to Defiance. In 1864, Holgate contributed to financially troubled Defiance College from his personal savings to secure the college's deed and hence ensure the future of the Defiance College. On this site stood the "West Schoolhouse” where Second Ward Elementary School Children were educated from 1898 to 1941. In 1994, the Defiance City Board of Education gave permission to name the plot William C. Holgate Park in memory of
one of Defiance's most prominent early citizens.Erected 1995 by Holgate Avenue Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 41° 17′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Henry Seither - Todd Taylor House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Charles C. Hoffman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Charles Krotz House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Curtis Holgate House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Edwin Charles House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The George Briggs House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Alexander Sankey Latty House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Charles Kettenring House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2019
2. William C. Holgate Park Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2019
3. Holgate Park Sign
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2019
4. Historic Holgate Avenue Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
