Hicksville Township in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

An Appeal To Heaven

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023

1. An Appeal To Heaven Marker

Inscription. The majestic eastern white pine grew straight up 200 feet, perfect for ships masts it was a source of the Colonists livelihood. Great Britain claimed the pines for their ships and taxed and oppressed the colonies in many other ways. George Washington and fellowmen asserted separation from this tyranny. The colonists' right to freedom came from God; they declared. "We will appeal to Heaven". A flag with a pine tree and words. "An appeal to Heaven" was displayed on ships and land, a symbol of hope and freedom thus began the American Revolution and the birth of "one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 41° 17.656′ N, 84° 46.11′ W. Marker is in Hicksville, Ohio, in Defiance County. It is in Hicksville Township. Marker is on North Bryan Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 N Bryan St, Hicksville OH 43526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honoring All Veterans (a few steps from this marker); World War One / World War Two / Korean War / Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom's Way USA (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Johnson Memorial Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Land Office Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Daeida Hartell Wilcox Beveridge / Amelia Swilley Bingham (approx. 0.3 miles away); Meuse Argonne Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hicksville.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023

2. An Appeal To Heaven Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 31 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.