East Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

A Deadly Force

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

1. A Deadly Force Marker

Inscription. Rich in resources and strategically located, the Great Lakes were a prize sought by three nations in wars from the French and Indian War to the War of 1812, when the Lakes were settled as the boundary between the United States and Canada. Peace, however, did not mean safety. Unpredictable weather, rocky shorelines, large numbers of boats operating in small areas, and human error caused more than 8,000 shipwrecks over 400 years. The shipwrecks on the lake bottoms are a source of intrigue and mystery for underwater archaeologists who seek answers to questions about the region's past.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 41° 39.353′ N, 83° 30.992′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. It is at the intersection of South Marina Drive and Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling north on South Marina Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1525 S Marina Drive, Toledo OH 43605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore.

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 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: A Shaping Force (a few steps from this marker); A Life Force (a few steps from this marker); Great Lakes: A Powerful Force

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(a few steps from this marker); Dual Steering Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Submarines Of The Great Lakes (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Established The Maumee Area Of Concern (within shouting distance of this marker); This Memorial Is Dedicated To All Who Served Aboard Submarines (within shouting distance of this marker); Stack Emblems (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 17, 2022

2. A Deadly Force Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.