Zanesfield in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gen. Simon Kenton
In Memory of
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 4, 2009
1. Gen. Simon Kenton Marker
of
Gen. Simon Kenton
Born in Culpepper County, VA. in 1755
and died in 1836
Age 81 years
Left his native country in early youth, for a frontier life in the great northwest.
Captured by Indians in 1778, and brought to Wapatomica, a Shawnee village near Zanesfield, where he was compelled to run the gauntlet and later sentenced to death by burning at the stake. From which fate he was rescued by the intercession of his old friend Simon Girty.
He served his country on the frontier, as spy, scout, and soldier during the Revolutionary War, and in many Indian conflicts.
Elected Brigadier General of the Militia and did valuable service in the War of 1812.
Settled at Zanesfield early in the nineteenth century, later moving to his farm three miles north, where he died beloved by all who knew him.
Erected 1914 by Zanesfield Commercial Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 40° 20.192′ N, 83°
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Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memory of Isaac Zane (here, next to this marker); Isaac Zane & Princess Myeerah (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Wapatomica (within shouting distance of this marker); Zanesfield (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); China Flats (about 800 feet away); Helen Wonders Blue Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ebenezer Zane Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Simon Kenton / Historical Home Site (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zanesfield.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Simon Kentons Birthplace, Haymarket VA
Also see . . .
1. Simon Kenton. This web link was both published and made available by, "Touring Ohio." (Submitted on June 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
via Touring Ohio, unknown
2. Simon Kenton
2. Simon Kenton, Frontiersman. Frontier Folk website entry (Submitted on June 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
1. Simon Kenton's birthplace
Simon Kenton was not born in Culpepper County, Virginia. He was born in a part of Prince William County that became part of Fauquier County in 1759. See the historical marker titled Simon Kentons Birthplace.
— Submitted January 7, 2024, by John Kilday of Warrenton, Virginia.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2008
3. Gen. Simon Kenton Marker
View of historical marker affixed to a large boulder that is situated in the middle of a traffic island in Zanesfield.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 6, 2025
4. Gen. Simon Kenton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,272 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on September 9, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
