Southside in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wind Energy

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023

1. Wind Energy Marker

Inscription.
Wind Energy Is Not New
Boats on the Nile River were propelled by wind as early as 5000 B.C., and by 200 B.C., regions like China, Persia and the Middle East were using simple windmills.

Wind & You
American settlers first used windmills to grind wheat and corn, cut wood at sawmills, and pump water.

The Zoo
In 2008, the Zoo installed a 60-foot tall wind turbine in the Anthony Wayne Trail entrance the generate power for the parking lot booths.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Natural Resources • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 5000 BCE.

Location. 41° 37.404′ N, 83° 34.87′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Southside. Marker is at the intersection of Spencer Street and Brighton Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Spencer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 903 Spencer St, Toledo OH 43609, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Wind Energy (within shouting distance of this marker); Recycle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Animals

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(about 300 feet away); The Toledo Zoo / Toledo's Canals (about 600 feet away); Horn of dilemma (approx. 0.2 miles away); Le Le & Nan Nan (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Toledo Zoo - Celebrating A Century of Adventure (approx. 0.2 miles away); Inuksuk (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023

2. Wind Energy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.