Oak Harbor in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Blackberry School, Township District #9 Bell

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

1. Blackberry School, Township District #9 Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 2015 Gerald and Joyce Wehner graciously donated to the Oak Harbor Log Cabin Committee the school bell placed here at Adolphus Kraemer Park. The bell originated from the bell tower of Blackberry School, Township District #9. This school existed from 1906-1938 and was located at the present site of Blackberry Corners Tavern on the corner of Route 579 and Elliston-Trowbridge Road. It was rung to call the students into the school in the morning, at the end of lunch, and at dismissal, Often older boys were given the privilege of ringing the bell for the teacher.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.

Location. 41° 30.519′ N, 83° 8.87′ W. Marker is in Oak Harbor, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is on West Main Street near North Church Street (Local Road 134), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 146 N Church St, Oak Harbor OH 43449, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cabin (here, next to this marker); Medal Of Honor Red Oak

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(a few steps from this marker); Adolphus Kraemer (within shouting distance of this marker); Thank You Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flatiron Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oak Harbor Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. half a mile away); American Revolution 1775-1784 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Harbor.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

2. Blackberry School, Township District #9 Bell Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

3. Blackberry School, Township District #9 Bell Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

4. Blackberry School, Township District #9 Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.