Olive Township in Long Bottom in Meigs County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Washington
Photographed By Grant & Mary Ann Fish, May 6, 2023
1. George Washington Marker
Erected by Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1770.
Location. 39° 3.923′ N, 81° 48.833′ W. Marker is in Long Bottom, Ohio, in Meigs County. It is in Olive Township. Marker is on Ohio Route 124 south of County Route 151, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61050 OH-124, Long Bottom OH 45743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Long Bottom (approx. 1˝ miles away); Coleman Chapel (approx. 2.4 miles away in West Virginia); Bashan (approx. 3.2 miles away); Morgan’s Raid Route (approx. 3.2 miles away); North End Valley (approx. 3.7 miles away); Portland (approx. 4.1 miles away); In Grateful Remembrance
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More about this marker. There is no date to indicate when the marker was erected, but the subtitle reads, "Erected by the Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the bicentennial of his birth." George Washington was born in 1732, that implies that this marker was erected in 1932. Given the condition of the marker this is possible, making it one of the oldest historical markers in the area.
Photographed By Grant & Mary Ann Fish, May 6, 2023
2. Close-up of the medallion at the top of the marker
Photographed By Grant & Mary Ann Fish, May 6, 2023
3. Steps leading to the marker
The marker is located at the top of a steep embankment along the road. Be careful, the steps have settled and are very uneven.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
