Near Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Litzenberg Legacy
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 14, 2022
1. Litzenberg Legacy Marker
Trees as far as the eye can see are preserved for their lifetime thanks to the vision and generosity of Otta Litzenberg who donated this land to the Hancock Park District in 1985. He loved trees and realized their value to wildlife and the environment as a benefit for all.
In his will, Otta Litzenberg wanted the woods to be protected as a renewable resource for park visitors to enjoy. An important lesson can be learned by looking around this area. After illness forced Mr. Litzenberg to leave his home, a lumber company wiped out the woods through reckless harvesting that devastated the forest.
Now, nature is reclaiming the hillsides and high ground with new trees. Good stewardship and forest management practices are being used by the Park District as recommended by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. Native hardwoods of red oak, white oak, walnut, and hickory will be allowed to thrive.
"Litzenberg Memorial Woods" is a living legacy in honor of Otta and Ruby Litzenberg. The 227 acres of natural beauty is an educational and inspirational gift that is priceless. Enjoy the woodland trails all seasons of the year.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 41° 3.702′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Barn Again! (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); In the fall of 1821 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Green / McKinnis-Litzenberg Farmstead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Green Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Schwartz Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); McComb (approx. 3 miles away); The Village of McComb (approx. 3.3 miles away); St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Findlay.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 14, 2022
2. Litzenberg Legacy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
