Harrod in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Harrod
Erected by Ohio Historical Society, Ohio Department Of Transportation, Ohio Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 40° 42.586′ N, 83° 55.335′ W. Marker is in Harrod, Ohio, in Allen County. It is at the intersection of North Wanut Street and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Wanut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 W 2nd St, Harrod OH 45850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: Workman's Crew Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); 1905 Shay Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); 155 MM Howitzer (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harrod Veterans Memorial Park (about 400 feet away); USS Texas (CGN 39) (about 400 feet away); USS Frank E. Evans DD754 (about 400 feet away); Civil War (about 400 feet away); American Revolution (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrod.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.


