Fort Recovery in Mercer County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

109 North Wayne Street

Circa 1888

Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

1. 109 North Wayne Street Marker

Inscription.
Adam Schneider, a highly esteemed citizen of Fort Recovery, was born in Germany. He came to America in 1881, where he joined his three brothers, Charles, Frederick and Peter, who were engaged in business in Fort Recovery. He entered into several businesses with his brothers.

In 1888, he erected this large brick building, which bears his name. The Mercer County Atlas of 1888 describes him as a dealer in imported wines, cigars and tobacco.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 40° 24.806′ N, 84° 46.777′ W. Marker is in Fort Recovery, Ohio, in Mercer County. It is on Wayne Street north of West Butler Street (Ohio Route 119), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Wayne St, Fort Recovery OH 45846, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s 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,

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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: Gen. Richard Butler (a few steps from this marker); 114-116 North Wayne Street (a few steps from this marker); 101 North Wayne Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of the Wabash (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Fort Recovery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Role of Women in the Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Background of the Log Home and Original Owners (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Clair’s Defeat (1791) / Wayne’s Victory (1794) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Recovery.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Background of the Log Home and Original Owners (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

2. 109 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 266 times since then and 9 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.