Wauseon in Fulton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
History Of Sterlena
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 29, 2022
1. History Of Sterlena Marker
Among the most recognizable product icons in Fulton County, Ohio is Sterlena the Cow. This fourteen foot high fiberglass sculpture was created as a parade float in the mid 1970's for the Sterling Milk Company. Created in the era of the Borden's, "Elsie and Elmer", Sterlena promoted the company's many store locations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
"Goldsmith and Waldfogle opened in 1926 at the rented Neuhauser Hatchery in Wauseon, Ohio. The business first bought and sold eggs, cream, and poultry. In 1928, Peter Goldsmith's brother-in-law sold his half of the business to Sam Goldsmith creating "Goldsmith Brothers, Inc. which was now re-located to North Fulton Street in downtown Wauseon.
In 1932, the business bought out the neighboring Franklin Creamery Company of Toledo adding butter churning to the business. In 1934, the company added bottled milk and ice cream.
The Goldsmith Brothers ended their partnership in 1942 and Sam took ownership of the poultry portion of the business. In 1952, Peter's son-in-law, Robert Heindricks joined the business and in 1954, son Marvin did the same. The company incorporated
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Because of the popularity of the Sterlena parade float, even after the plant closing, former employees of the Sterling Milk Company re-opened the milk plant in downtown and operated it for three more years with the milk being branded as, "Sterlena Pride" in honor of this sculpture.
History of Sterlena the Cow, submitted by the Fulton County Historical Society, 2011, is in honor of and dedicated to all past and present dairy farmers of Fulton County.
Erected 2011 by Fulton County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 41° 35.734′ N, 84° 9.069′ W. Marker is in Wauseon, Ohio, in Fulton County. It can be reached from Ohio Route 108 north of Interstate 80, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 29, 2022
2. History Of Sterlena Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Black Swamp and in the Till Plains. 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: This Sled (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Original Rock Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Swan Creek District #8 School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reighard Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fulton County Veterans Pavilion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Racetrack Bell (approx. Ό mile away); James A. (Jim) Gype US Navy Veteran WW2 (approx. Ό mile away); Canfield Cabin (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wauseon.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 29, 2022
3. History Of Sterlena Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 20, 2020
4. Neuhauser Hatchery
On N. Fulton Street, Wauseon.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 29, 2022
5. History Of Sterlena Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,182 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
