East Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Shaping Force
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 17, 2022
1. A Shaping Force Marker
Inscription.
A Shaping Force. . By the early 19th century, Great Lakes abundant natural resources drew a massive influx of European immigrants and settlers from the original 13 colonies to the region. With this great migration came development: farming, timber, mining, railroads, shipping, and manufacturing. Cities such as Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, Toledo, and Duluth became industrial centers. As industry grew, boats grew exponentially in size, number, and complexity of design to match the needs and volume of new types of cargo.
By the early 19th century, Great Lakes abundant natural resources drew a massive influx of European immigrants and settlers from the original 13 colonies to the region. With this great migration came development: farming, timber, mining, railroads, shipping, and manufacturing. Cities such as Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, Toledo, and Duluth became industrial centers. As industry grew, boats grew exponentially in size, number, and complexity of design to match the needs and volume of new types of cargo.
Location. 41° 39.359′ N, 83° 30.992′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. Marker is on Riverside Drive west of South Marine Drive, on the right when traveling west. 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.
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 52 times since then and 7 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.
