Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Down By The Old Mill Stream

— Tell Taylor Memorial —

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023

1. Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker, Side One

Inscription.
A grist mill seven miles upstream, around witch Tell Taylor played as a boy gave him the inspiration for his song "Down By The Old Mill Stream."

Near this spot Tell Taylor, while fishing along the Blanchard River bank one summer day in 1908, wrote the ballad "Down By The Old Mill Stream." The song was not published until 1910. A whistleable singable tune depicting country scenes and teenage romance. The ballad received instant acclaim and continues to be sung the world over. Born Oct. 28, 1876 in Vanlu, O. Tell Taylor lived most of his life in Findlay. He died in Chicago Nov. 23, 1937, en-route to Hollywood Calif. to film the story of this, his most popular song.

Erected 1968.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1937.

Location. 41° 2.72′ N, 83° 37.927′ W. Marker is in Findlay, Ohio, in Hancock County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of McManness Avenue and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 McManness Avenue, Findlay OH 45840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tell Taylors Is Buried In The Family Plot (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Park Legend

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(a few steps from this marker); Tell Taylors Career Was Launched (within shouting distance of this marker); Song And Dance Man Of The Early 1900's (within shouting distance of this marker); As A Young Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Adding Music To The Curriculum (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public Golf Course (within shouting distance of this marker); Cloys M. Cole (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Findlay.

Also see . . . "Down By The Old Mill Stream". (Submitted on July 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023

2. Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker, Side Two

Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023

3. Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023

4. Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023

5. Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023

6. Down By The Old Mill Stream Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.