Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gratitude Train
One of 48 railroad cars sent to the United States by the people of France after World War II loaded with gifts in gratitude for the gifts sent to France by the people of the United States.
The plaques depict the coats of arms of the provinces of France.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Merci Train Boxcars series list.
Location. 41° 32.552′ N, 83° 1.214′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is on Niagra Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ohio Forty and Eights Box Car (here, next to this marker); Merci Train (here, next to this marker); M4 Sherman (a few steps from this marker); Nike Hercules Missile (a few steps from this marker); M1 Abrams (within shouting distance of this marker); M42 Duster (within shouting distance of this marker); M106A2 Variant of the M113 (within shouting distance of this marker); M551 Sheridan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Clinton.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on February 18, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.


