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

Wolcott House

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

1. Wolcott House Marker

Inscription. This federal style house was built in 1827 by James A. Wolcott who migrated to Ohio in 1818 from Connecticut. Of distinguished parentage, Wolcott was a leading merchant, shipbuilder, judge and politician. Here he and his wife, Mary Wells, daughter of scout William Wells and Sweet Breeze, Indian Chief Little Turtle's daughter, made their home a center of frontier activity. This house stands as a tangible symbol of this Maumee pioneer, a Registered National Historic Place.

Erected 1970 by The Maumee Valley Historical Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5-48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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 1827.

Location. 41° 34.338′ N, 83° 38.315′ W. Marker is in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is on River Road 0.3 miles north of Key Street, on the left when traveling north. 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: Greek Revival Townhouse (a few steps from this marker); Log House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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U. S. Constitution Bicentennial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilbert-Flanigan Farmhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C & O - Toledo Terminal / Center-Cupola Caboose No. 170 (about 400 feet away); Dudley's Massacre (approx. half a mile away); Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); 41st Regiment of Foot - War of 1812 / Private Patrick Russell (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maumee.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Indian Wars (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Fort Miamis (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. This historical marker is located in front of the Wolcott House which is the featured building in the Maumee Valley Historical Society museum complex.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

2. Wolcott House Marker

View of historical marker in the right foreground with the Wolcott House in the background.

Wolcott House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

3. Wolcott House

View looking northwest of the Wolcott House Museum complex.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, January 30, 2010

4. Wolcott House

View looking north, up River Road, of the Wolcott House Museum complex. The Maumee River is located along the opposite side (east side) of River Road.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 29, 2020

5. Wolcott House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,881 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 30, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on January 29, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.