Spencer Township near Spencerville in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robert K. Antibus Trail Access
Miami and Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 18, 2023
1. Robert K. Antibus Trail Access Marker
Welcome to the Robert K. Antibus Trail Access
Dr. Robert "Bob" K. Antibus has faithfully served the citizens of Allen County as a commissioner for the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District since January of 1993. He is the longest serving commissioner in the Park District's history. Bob is a retired professor of biology, having taught at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, University of Montana, Clarkson University and Bluffton University. He is well-known and respected in the field of mycology (study of fungi) and is often called upon by professionals for identification purposes. Volunteering has and continues to be an important part of Bob's life, serving as a volunteer naturalist, hike leader, special event participant and as a trustee of the Park District Foundation of Allen County.
This Robert K. Antibus Trail Access is dedicated in honor of Bob's lifetime of service and commitment to natural resources.
Erected by Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1993.
Location. 40° 45.782′ N, 84° 20.436′ W. Marker is near Spencerville, Ohio, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trail Designations (a few steps from this marker); Recreation Along The Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Where do Prairies come from? (approx. 1.7 miles away); Welcome to Kiracofe Prairie! (approx. 1.7 miles away); Cultural History of the Prairie (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hartford Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); American Civil War (approx. 3.6 miles away); Spencerville Athletic Booster Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencerville.
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 18, 2023
2. Robert K. Antibus Trail Access Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
