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. Canal specifications called for the canal to be 28' wide at the bottom and 40' wide at the top. The water level was 4' deep and the tow path was 10' wide. A team of mules, donkeys or horses pulled the boat along by means of a 90 foot tow rope.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Miami & Erie Canal series list.

Location. 40° 42.466′ N, 84° 21.278′ W. Marker is in Spencerville, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 66) and East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on North Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N 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. Kolter's Mill (here, next to 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); Bowersock Bros. Post No. 6772 Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miami – Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miami-Erie Canal

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(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

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

4. 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 78 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.