Medina in Medina County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Public Square Park
1817
Historic Site
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
1. Public Square Park Marker
This two acre park was donated to Medina County by Elijah Boardman in 1817. The trees were cleared by Austin Badger in 1819. Since 1975, the Park and the surrounding Court House Square area have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 41° 8.291′ N, 81° 51.769′ W. Marker is in Medina, Ohio, in Medina County. Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Street (Ohio Route 3/18/57) and South Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 E Washington St, Medina OH 44256, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canfield Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina Town Hall & Engine House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Block (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
2. Public Square Park Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
3. Public Square Park Marker
In memory of Elijah Boardman who gave this park to Medina County in 1817. Erected by Medina Garden Club 1939.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
