Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Chapman
"Johnny Appleseed" Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
1. John Chapman Marker
In memory of John Chapman Best known as Johnny Appleseed Pioneer apple nurseryman of Richland County from 1810 to 1830
Marker Reverse:
Park Trustees
M. B. Bushnell
H. M. Weaver
R. Brinkerhoff Sr.
1900
New Shaft Erected
1933
by Richland County
Historical Society
Erected by Central Park Trustees M. B. Bushnell, H. M. Weaver, R. Brinkerhoff Sr.; and Richland County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 40° 45.356′ N, 82° 32.532′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. It can be reached from Brinkerhoff Avenue. Marker is in Central Park, about 200 feet WSW of the Block House, off Brinkerhoff Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mansfield OH 44906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest. 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: Civil War Cannons (a few steps from this marker); Mansfields 135th Anniversary & Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Sultana Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hawk's Nest Forge and Cooperage
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Mansfield's War Of 1812 Blockhouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
2. John Chapman Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
3. John Chapman Marker
Sultana marker to left and Block House in background.
Internet Archive
4. Johnny Appleseed
from A History of the Pioneer and Modern Times of Ashland County: from the earliest to the present date by H.S. Knapp, 1863.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
5. John Chapman Marker Sponsors
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
6. Mansfield Anniversary and Veterans Marker
Dedicated in celebration of the City of Mansfield's 175th anniversary and to all veterans. Donated by Mansfield Brick & Supply Co. 1983 [Monument is near the Chapman monument]
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
7. Mansfield Anniversary and Veterans Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009
8. John Chapman and other Markers
Mansfield Anniversary and Veterans Marker partially obscured by tree to left of picnic table.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,775 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 11, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 17, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
