Vermilion in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Firelands "Sufferers"

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 24, 2024

1. Firelands "Sufferers" Marker

Inscription. In 1792 the half mil. acres of the Firelands were given to CT property owners of New London, New Haven, East Haven, Greenwich, Danbury, Fairfield, Ridgefield and Groton as recompense for land lost due to British fire raids fueled by anger over the citizens' aid to the Continental Army. It is the only land ever granted to civilian victims of war in American History.

Erected by Firelands Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 41° 25.328′ N, 82° 21.837′ W. Marker is in Vermilion, Ohio, in Erie County. It is on Liberty Avenue (U.S. 6) 0.2 miles east of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the north side of the street, just a few steps to the east of the public comfort station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vermilion OH 44089, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore

and in the Western Reserve.

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 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: Vermilion Community Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kishman Fish Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermilion / Erie County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Brief History... (about 500 feet away); Vermilion's Founders Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Days of Steel Boats (about 700 feet away); Days of Wooden Ships (about 700 feet away); Simon Kenton (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vermilion.

Also see . . . Connecticut Raids (MountVernon.org). Overview:

Connecticut was essential to supplying the war effort during the American
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 24, 2024

2. Firelands "Sufferers" Marker
Revolution because its coastline harbored privateers that captured almost 500 British ships and more importantly, vast stores of food, supplies, and ammunition. Additionally, it provided more troops to George Washington’s army than any other state except Massachusetts. Connecticut’s reputation as a key supporter of the Continental Army and harasser of British shipping earned the small state the praises of George Washington and the attention of the British who launched several destructive raids there in 1777, 1779, and 1781.

(Submitted on December 27, 2024.)

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Photographed by Craig Doda, November 24, 2024

3. Exchange Park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.