Athens in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Ordinance of 1787
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2021
1. The Ordinance of 1787 Marker
Erected 1987 by The Northwest Ordinance and the United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission; Architectural Preservation Committee of Athens County; Project Plant of Athens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 39° 19.32′ N, 82° 6.305′ W. Marker is in Athens, Ohio, in Athens County. Marker is on South Shafer Street just east of Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97 Richland Ave, Athens OH 45701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Silas Bingham House (a few steps from this marker); Cutler Botanic Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Donald R. Johnson Memorial Channel (within shouting distance of this marker); 'Input', 2004 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ohio's Cherry Trees (about 500 feet away); Japanese Cherry Trees (about 500 feet away); Ohio University (about 700 feet away); Normandy Park (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2021
2. The Ordinance of 1787 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
