Plain Township in Wooster in Wayne County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The James T. and Marilyn N. Strock Preserve
"The Pine Patch"
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 27, 2024
1. The James T. and Marilyn N. Strock Preserve Marker
~A substantial donation from the Strock children, Diane Strock VandenDorpel, Colonel James N. Strock, USMC, Lt Col. Frederick T. Strock, USMC and John A. Strock
~Matching funds contributed by the Donald and Alice Noble Charitable Foundation and The Rotary Club of Wooster
~In-kind donations from the Friends of Wooster Memorial Park, The Ohio State University, The College of Wooster and other Wooster citizens.
The 65 acre tract was originally purchased in 1941 by Earl Wayne Strock for his children James T. Strock and Sarah M. Strock. Father and son operated several automotive service stations in Wooster and Orrville and distributed tires, wholesale gasoline and other bulk petroleum products. In 1953, son James acquired sole title to the property and thereafter used the property as a family picnic area and Christmas tree farm. The property became affectionately known to friends and family as "The Pine Patch."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 2006.
Location. 40° 48.664′ N, 82°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Origin Of Wooster Memorial Park (here, next to this marker); The Monitor Bank Parcel (here, next to this marker); Flora and Fauna of Kenwood Acres Prairie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles W. Follis (approx. 4.3 miles away); General David Wooster (approx. 4.4 miles away); Harvey Howard House / Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (approx. 4.4 miles away); War Savings Stamps (approx. 4.4 miles away); Wayne County Soldier’s Monument (approx. 4˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wooster.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 27, 2024
2. The James T. and Marilyn N. Strock Preserve Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 27, 2024
3. The James T. and Marilyn N. Strock Preserve Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
