Spencerville in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Village of Spencerville

Est. 1844

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

1. Village of Spencerville Marker

Inscription. Spencerville was platted in 1844 under the name "Spencer". In 1854, the name was changed to "Acadia", and was incorporated as Spencerville in 1866. The town was located on the banks of the Miami & Erie Canal, and its development as a commercial center spelled doom for the now non-existent towns of Hartford and Deep Cut. The first canal boat went through Spencerville on July 4, 1845, creating excitement as it passed through the fledgling Village.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Miami & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1845.

Location. 40° 42.462′ N, 84° 21.278′ W. Marker is in Spencerville, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 66) and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 S Broadway St, Spencerville OH 45887, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Village of Spencerville (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Village of Spencerville (a few steps from this marker); Kolter's Mill (a few steps from

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this marker); Bowersock Bros. Post No. 6772 Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miami – Erie Canal (about 800 feet away); Miami-Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Revolutionary War (approx. ¼ mile away); Persian Gulf War (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencerville.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

2. Village of Spencerville Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

3. Village of Spencerville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 40 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.