Ashland in Ashland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ashland County Pioneer Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
1. Ashland County Pioneer Memorial Marker
To the heroic pioneers who braved the perils of the pathless wilderness to establish homes for their loved ones, and who laid the foundation of our commonwealth so broad and deep in this their new homeland that their descendants might freely enjoy the three-fold blessings of religion, liberty and justice.
This tablet is reverently dedicated to their memory by a grateful public.
Erected by Citizens of Ashland County.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Heroes • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 52.166′ N, 82° 19.045′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Ohio, in Ashland County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Cottage Street (Ohio Route 60/511), on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street. Marker is adjacent to the steps at the entrance to the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland OH 44805, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: Ashland County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ashland County World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Freer Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland County Courthouse Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashland County Veterans Memorial (about 300
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
2. Ashland County Pioneer Memorial Marker
On left side of steps; Soldiers and Sailors Memorial marker on right side of steps.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 22, 2009
3. Ashland County Pioneer Memorial Marker Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,360 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
