Lima in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Allen County, Ohio

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

1. Allen County, Ohio Marker

Inscription.
Allen County was originally Indian territory not opened for settlement until 1817, and was formally surveyed in 1820. County government was organized in 1831 and with the improvement of roads, settlers came and established communities in every part of Allen County. The soil was rich and there were natural springs and salt licks. The greatest single factor in its development was the discovery of oil in 1885 and for a time, the Lima oil fields were the nations [sic] most productive. Allen County consists of 410 square miles. It includes two cities, eight incorporated villages and twelve townships.

Erected 1983.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 40° 44.571′ N, 84° 6.311′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and North Street (Ohio Route 81), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is near the SE corner of the Allen County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lima OH 45801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Bell (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Old Bell (a few steps from this marker); The Met Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Allen County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Faurot Opera House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lima.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

2. Allen County, Ohio Marker

Allen County Courthouse Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2009

3. Allen County Courthouse Cornerstone

July 4, 1882

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,121 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.