Liberty Township in Londonderry in Ross County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1880-1964
General Douglas MacArthur "returned" to the Philippines after the Japanese were defeated.
He stepped ashore on Leyete Beach near this mileage post.
This fulfilled his 1942 promise to return.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 39° 16.157′ N, 82° 48.038′ W. Marker is in Londonderry, Ohio, in Ross County. It is in Liberty Township. It is on U.S. 50. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34986 US-50, Londonderry OH 45647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in Southern Ohio Hill Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in Northern Appalachia. 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: Army SP4 Shelby M. Long (here, next to this marker); Army Sgt. James William Lundsford, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Army Pvt. Everett Jividen (here, next to this marker); Army Sgt. Ralph Wade (here, next to this marker); Army PFC John E. Radekin (here, next to this marker); Army Pvt. John Speakman (here, next to this marker); Ernie Pyle 1900-1945 (here, next to this marker); Army Sgt. Merit Burt (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Londonderry.
More about this marker. Markers are reproductions of actual markers at actual location.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.

