Milan in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas A. Edison Birthplace
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
1. Thomas A. Edison Birthplace Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
historic sites act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1935.
Location. 41° 18.003′ N, 82° 36.267′ W. Marker is in Milan, Ohio, in Erie County. It is on North Edison Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 N Edison Dr, Milan OH 44846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 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: Edison Statue On Bench (here, next to this marker); Edison Recalls Milan / Birthplace of Thomas A. Edison (a few steps from this marker); Milan Canal Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Smaller Homes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Miland House Museum (about 400 feet away); Dr. Lehman Galpin
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
2. Thomas A. Edison Birthplace
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
3. Thomas A. Edison Birthplace Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
