Beverly in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Original Penguin
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023
1. The Original Penguin Marker
The first animal to be named a "penguin" wasn't a penguin at all!
When early explorers of the North Atlantic discovered the Great Auk, a large now extinct flightless seabird, they named it "penguin."
When the explorers later became more adventurous and headed to the southern hemisphere, the true penguins were discovered and given this name because of their similarity to the Great Auk.
The Great Auk extinct since 1844
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 41° 37.099′ N, 83° 34.844′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Beverly. Marker can be reached from Amherst Drive north of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2700 Broadway 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. African Penguin Conservation (here, next to this marker); Goats (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpacas (within shouting distance of this marker); Salmon Faverolle Chickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheep (within shouting distance of this marker); Mangalitsa Pigs
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023
2. The Original Penguin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
