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

Sylvania Historical Village

 
 
Sylvania Historical Village Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2020
1. Sylvania Historical Village Marker
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The Sylvania Historical Village was established to collect, conserve, research, exhibit and interpret material and artifacts which contribute to an understanding of the history and development of Ohio, with emphasis on the Northwest Ohio Valley and the Sylvania area. Developing structures and programs that reflect the history and lifestyles of these early settlers are serving this goal.

The mission of the Sylvania Historical Village is to bring the past to life so that it may be fully appreciated and understood.

Volunteers staff the Historical Village and programs. Volunteer opportunities are available for all ages and fit a variety of interests. Phone (419) 882-4865 for more information on volunteering at the Historical Village.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationNotable PlacesParks & Recreational AreasSettlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 41° 43.088′ N, 83° 42.251′ W. Marker is in Sylvania, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is on Main Street 0.1 miles south of Erie Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5727 Main St, Sylvania OH 43560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Log Home (here, next to this marker); Stone Academy

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(a few steps from this marker); 1850 Barn (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Car Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); 1858 Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Sister City Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Sylvania Heritage Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sylvania.
 
Sylvania Historical Village Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2020
2. Sylvania Historical Village Marker
Sylvania Historical Village Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2020
3. Sylvania Historical Village Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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