Fort Recovery in Mercer County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
114-116 North Wayne Street
Circa 1880
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
1. 114-116 North Wayne Street Marker
The Italianate architecture of this building was originally highlighted by two very large bracketed cornices that bore the name G. J. Volz. Godfrey John Volz operated a successful restaurant on the first floor of the building and offered rooms on the second floor.
The United States Post Office and the Ohio Electric Power Company have been tenants of this building.
A variety of other businesses, including dress shops and shoe stores, have also occupied the building.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 24.813′ N, 84° 46.765′ W. Marker is in Fort Recovery, Ohio, in Mercer County. Marker is on Wayne Street north of Butler Street (Ohio Route 119), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Wayne St, Fort Recovery OH 45846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 109 North Wayne Street (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Richard Butler (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of the Wabash (within shouting distance of this marker); 101 North Wayne Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Fort Recovery (within shouting
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Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023
2. 114-116 North Wayne Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
