Maumee in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Old Plantation

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

1. The Old Plantation Marker

Inscription. Levi Beebe built in 1836 this structure then known as the Commercial Building housing stores, bank, and post office. During the canal era, the building was a stagecoach stop and social center for Maumee, the Lucas County seat until 1853. Later the inn was called the Neely House, Schiely House, the Bismark, Seurin Hotel Langley Inn, and, after 1940, The Old Plantation.

Erected 1968 by Maumee Valley Historical Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 3-48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 41° 33.881′ N, 83° 38.757′ W. Marker is in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is at the intersection of River Road and East Wayne Street, on the right when traveling south on River Road. This historical marker is located at the north end of the building known as "The Commercial Building," between the River Road entrance to the parking lot and the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maumee OH 43537, 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: Dudley's Massacre (approx. 0.2 miles away); House of Four Pillars

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Ohio Buckeye (approx. ¼ mile away); Pecan (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cottonwood (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Buildings in the City of Maumee (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maumee Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maumee.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

2. The Old Plantation Marker

View looking south of the historical marker and the north end of "The Commercial Building."

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

3. The Old Plantation Marker

View looking southwest, from across the street, of the historical marker and the north end of "The Commercial Building."

The Old Plantation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

4. The Old Plantation

View looking northwest of the southeast corner of "The Commercial Building," at the corner of River Road and East Wayne Street.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

5. The Old Plantation

View of the business signs that are affixed to the outside of "The Historic Commercial Building."

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

6. The Old Plantation

View of plaque affixed to the eastern outside wall of the building indicating that it received a Maumee Valley Preservation Award.

Photographed by Chad McKinney

7. The Old Plantation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,940 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 30, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7. submitted on August 30, 2021, by Chad McKinney of Mount Gilead, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.