Clyde in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Neal D. Fowler
Neal D. Fowler
Clyde Police Officer
July 20, 1889 - December 6, 1938
**** Killed in line of duty ****
As a law enforcement officer
my fundamental duty is to serve mankind
** To safeguard lives and property **
** Protect the innocent against deception **
** The weak against oppression or intimidation **
** Shield the peaceful against violence or disorder **
** To respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty,
equality and justice **
To uphold this belief
i will give my life
In honor of Neal D. Fowler, first Clyde police officer
killed in the line of duty on December 6, 1938
and commemorate this day on the 50th anniversary
of his untimely death
Dedicated this 4th day of December, 1988
by Officers of The Clyde Police Department..
Erected 1988 by Officers of The Clyde Police Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Law Enforcement.
Location. 41° 18.366′ N, 82° 58.481′ W. Marker is in Clyde, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Marker is on N. Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clyde OH 43410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sherwood Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Clyde Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Sherwood Anderson (about 500 feet away); Railroad in the Swamp (about 600 feet away); Eagle Weathervane (about 600 feet away); Clyde Public Library Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); General James Birdseye McPherson (approx. ¼ mile away); McPherson Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clyde.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.