Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Henry B. Curtis
The Mount Vernon Historic Walking Tour
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
1. Henry B. Curtis Marker
Called the one person who had the greatest influence on shaping Mount Vernon, Henry Curtis moved here at age 17, to study law with his older brother. He had only 25 cents in his pocket.
Among the more active citizens in 19th Century Mount Vernon, Mr. Curtis aided in untangling the legal affairs of one bank and helped organize another. He also helped bring a railroad to Mount Vernon, helped Kenyon College acquire land for its location just east of Mount Vernon, in Gambier, OH, and built houses, a hotel, and a grand mansion.
He was a leader in many areas for our community, and it was said that he "accorded to all alike the same kind, cordial reception and considerate attention".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 23.618′ N, 82° 29.138′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Knox County. It is at the intersection of Public Square (U.S. 36) and West High Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling north on Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Public Square, Mount Vernon OH 43050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. 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 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: Ellamae Simmons, M.D. (1918-2019) / "The Goal Will Be Met, So Long As We Persevere" (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Monument
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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
2. Henry B. Curtis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
