Independence in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
You Are On The Buckeye Trail
Follow The Blue Blazes
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2023
1. You Are On The Buckeye Trail Marker
Founded in 1959, Ohio's Buckeye Trail (BT) is the only long-distance hiking trail entirely within Ohio. More than 1,400 miles loop through wooded footpaths, abandoned railroads, historic towpaths, back roads, rivers and lake shores, within both rural and community settings. The BT provides an intimate way to experience Ohio's wonderful scenic and historic diversity.
The Buckeye Trail is marked along its length by blue paint blazes. The trail is open to all hikers, made possible by Buckeye Trail Association volunteers and the partnership of federal, state, and local agencies, as well as many private land-owners. The BT is also the proud host of two other long distance national trails, the North Country National Scenic Trail, from New York to North Dakota and the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 41° 17.526′ N, 84° 16.738′ W. Marker is in Independence, Ohio, in Defiance County. It can be reached from Ohio Route 424 east of Independence Road (County Road 185), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Defiance OH 43512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Black Swamp and in the Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest 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
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Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2023
2. You Are On The Buckeye Trail Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2023
3. You Are On The Buckeye Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
