Jerusalem Township near Bono in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Changing Faces of Howard Marsh
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 22, 2023
1. The Changing Faces of Howard Marsh Marker
Initially purchased in the late 1860s by Captain Ward, this land called New Jerusalem was a lumber town complete with a shipyard, mill and even a racetrack. Ward also constructed a 2.5-mile canal to float harvested trees. The 1873 market crash closed this operation but opened the door for farming when the George Howard Farm Company purchased nearly 1,500 acres here. At this time, the area was tilled, pumped and drained to grow onions, corn, clover, barley and potatoes. Howard Farms was sold in 1938 to Mr. Herman Wiener who replaced the Howard's estate with the white brick manor still seen today. Farming- continued into 2008, when Metroparks purchased just under 1,000 acres. Incredible amounts of flooding, diking and wetland management went into what is now our second largest Metropark.
Did You Know?
Henry Reno started a 900-acre farm and summer resort west of Howard Farms. The Reno Amusement Company included a 2-story dance hall, swimming beach, boating area, golf course and picnic grounds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 41° 38.71′ N, 83° 15.837′ W. Marker is near Bono,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Howard Marsh (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dish on Fish (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ward's Canal (approx. half a mile away); Purple Martins (approx. 4˝ miles away); Magee Marsh Wildlife Area (approx. 4˝ miles away); History Of Magee Marsh (approx. 4˝ miles away); Sport Fish & Wildlife Restoration (approx. 4˝ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bono.
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 22, 2023
2. The Changing Faces of Howard Marsh Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
