Swanton Township near Whitehouse in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Cross Section Of History
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 26, 2021
1. A Cross Section Of History Marker
This cross section of a tree trunk was put on display here in the 1960's. The tree rings are marked.
1830's
First settlers on land that is now Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
1930's
67 acres of parkland acquired at Monclova Road and State Route 64.
334 acres of parkland added at Reed and Wilkins Roads.
Mallard Lake and Wintergreen Lake dug by hand, and shelters constructed as WPA projects.
1940's
Park expanded to 2,779 acres.
1950's
Mallard Lake now the main center of public activity.
Evergreen Lake dug in fall of 1956.
Boy Scout camp built across Wilkins Road from site of future Oak Openings Lodge.
1960's
Oak Openings Lodge built.
17-mile Boy Scout hiking trail constructed.
1970's
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, after purchase of additional land within its outside boundaries, grew to over 3,600 acres for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Oak Openings Region (approx. 0.6 miles away); Other Military Operations (approx. 2.6 miles away); Gulf Wars & Afghanistan War (approx. 2.6 miles away); Vietnam War (approx. 2.6 miles away); World War II (approx. 2.6 miles away); World War I (approx. 2.6 miles away); Korean War (approx. 2.6 miles away); Whitehouse Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehouse.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 26, 2021
2. A Cross Section Of History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
