Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Lightkeepers"
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
1. "Lightkeepers" Marker
Bronze sculpture by
Andy Sacksteder
dedicated to the keepers
of the Port Clinton Lighthouse
Austin Smith 1833-1848 Benjamin Orcutt 1849-1853 George Momemy 1853-1859 Leander Porter 1864-1870 Robert Wakefield 1896-1900 Daniel Finn 1900 George Pope 1900-1911 David Sutherland 1912-1926 Clarence "Rip Perry 1926-1952
With special thanks to the David Jeremy and Darrell Brand Families without whom the lighthouse would not have survived
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 41° 30.895′ N, 82° 56.094′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is on Ohio Route 163. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Port Clinton Light Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Keeper's Boathouse (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Expedition 1813 (about 500 feet away); This Millstone
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
2. "Lightkeepers" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
