Kalida in Putnam County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Welcome To Pioneer Park
In Memory of "Tarder" Mark Unverferth
— June 15, 1957 - August 20, 2008 —
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 19, 2021
1. Welcome To Pioneer Park Marker
Mark was an active member of the Kalida Community, St. Michael Catholic Church and founding member of the Kalida Area Chamber of Commerce.
Two of Mark's passions were the beautification of the Kalida Community and maintaining its history.
Mark was instrumental in promoting many projects throughout the Village of Kalida, including the Chamber's Adopt-A-Tree program while he served as Chamber president.
As a result of Mark's vision for the Village, the Chamber commissioned a Master Plan in 2010.
The Master Plan included developing and beautifying various areas of the Village, and in particular, the Town Square area. Pioneer Park, built in 2015, is a result of this Master Plan.
The Kalida community recognizes "Tarder” Unverferth for his dedication to improving our Community and presents you Pioneer Park in his memory.
Please enjoy your time in Kalida and Pioneer Park!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1957.
Location. 40° 58.895′ N, 84° 12.085′ W. Marker is in Kalida, Ohio, in Putnam County. Marker is on Broad Street (Route 224) just north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pioneer Days Mural (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Days In Kalida / The Putnam County Historical Society (a few steps from this marker); First Putnam County Government Seat / Court Houses (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kalida (about 700 feet away); Artist Emerson Burkhart (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kalida Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Kalida (approx. 0.9 miles away); B-26B Bomber Crash (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalida.
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 19, 2021
2. Welcome To Pioneer Park Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 19, 2021
3. Pioneer Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
