Rockford in Mercer County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Honor Of Navy
"Semper Fortis-Always Courageous"
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
1. In Honor Of Navy Marker
On October 13, 1775, the continental congress voted to arm two sailing vessels with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned with crews of eighty. They were sent out to intercept transports carrying supplies to the British Army in America. This navy was disbanded after the war.
On April 30, 1798, the constitution was ratified to empower congress to "provide and maintain a navy." the department of the navy was established, this being the eve of the commencement of armed hostilities with the naval forces of France, known as the Quasi-War.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 41.703′ N, 84° 38.899′ W. Memorial is in Rockford, Ohio, in Mercer County. It is on West Bridge Street (U.S. 33) just east of North Jay Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 105 W Bridge St, Rockford OH 45882, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest 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 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: In Honor Of Air Force (here, next to this marker); In Honor Of Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); In Honor Of Army (here, next to this marker); In Honor Of Marines (a few steps from this marker); Hedges Park Veteran's Memorial
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Photographed by Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
2. In Honor Of Navy Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
3. In Honor Of Navy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
