Malvern in Carroll County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

1891 Malvern School Stones

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 26, 2025

1. 1891 Malvern School Stones Marker

Inscription.

1891 Malvern School Stones. . , This massive name stone and cornerstone once graced the front of Malvern's grand 1891 school house which formerly stood on West Main Street., The building was constructed of maroon colored rock faced brick manufactured at one of Malvern's expanding brickyards. Honorable William McKinley was guest speaker when the name and cornerstones were laid on August 7, 1891 with a crowd of over 5,000 in attendance. Falling to the wrecking ball in 1970, these stones are some of the final reminders of the building's once grand presence., The stone reads: "Board of Education - Frederick Buel, president; George Deckman, treasurer; Charles J. Deckman, clerk; James F. Crawford, B.F. Metz and J.C. Gudekoontz; Kramer and Zoll architects; Ross Rue, builder. Laid by Clay City Council No. 60, Jr. O.U.A.M. and Joseph F. Foraker Camp No. 82, Sons of Veterans; Aug. 7, 1891.",

"History is dependent on the new generation to write a new chapter." , ~LaMelo Ball

, Through a vision of members of the Malvern Historical Society with assistance from many community minded volunteers and donors, these relics were rescued from vanishing forever during the summer of 2019. The name stone had a nearly 50 year resting place on the site of the former school house property on West Main Street before finding this permanent safe haven. The cornerstone found its way from West Main Street to Wicker Road and then to the countryside deep in Carroll County before being reunited with its sister name stone., Those who have assisted in seeing this project through to fruition with generous donations of funds and time include:, A devoted and humble mason who constructed the monument and wished to remain anonymous. . All American Scales and Calibration, Inc. . CDR Kyle Lyons, USPHS . Dale and Patience Rush . Dave LePore . Damascus Friends Church . Mark and Karla Wells . Deckman Bartley Funeral Home . Douglas and Sherry Angeloni . Eric and Connie Griffin . James Cinson . Jason Lombardi . Judy Ackelson Hagan . Loretta Harsh . Malvern American Legion Valley Post 375 . Malvern Cub Scout Pack 155 . Malvern Park Board . Malvern Rotary Club . Malvern Village Council . Michael Witts . Patrick Moody . Reed Street Cafe . Ron and Janet Geslak . Sarbach Family . Shirley Foster . Scott Bowling . Steve and Jennifer Barnett . Tyler Moody-chairman of the project . Vincent Osborn

This massive name stone and cornerstone once graced the front of Malvern's grand 1891 school house which formerly stood on West Main Street.

The building was constructed of maroon colored rock faced brick manufactured at one of Malvern's expanding brickyards. Honorable William McKinley was guest speaker when the name and cornerstones were laid on August 7, 1891 with a crowd of over 5,000 in attendance. Falling to the wrecking ball in 1970, these stones are some of the final reminders of the building's once grand presence.

The stone reads: "Board of Education - Frederick Buel, president; George Deckman, treasurer; Charles J. Deckman, clerk; James F. Crawford, B.F. Metz and J.C. Gudekoontz; Kramer & Zoll architects; Ross Rue, builder. Laid by Clay City Council No. 60, Jr. O.U.A.M. and Joseph F. Foraker Camp No. 82, Sons of Veterans; Aug. 7, 1891."

"History is dependent on the new generation to write a new chapter."
~LaMelo Ball

Through a vision of members of the Malvern Historical Society with assistance from many community minded volunteers and donors, these relics were rescued from vanishing forever during the

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summer of 2019. The name stone had a nearly 50 year resting place on the site of the former school house property on West Main Street before finding this permanent safe haven. The cornerstone found its way from West Main Street to Wicker Road and then to the countryside deep in Carroll County before being reunited with its sister name stone.

Those who have assisted in seeing this project through to fruition with generous donations of funds and time include:

A devoted and humble mason who constructed the monument and wished to remain anonymous. • All American Scales and Calibration, Inc. • CDR Kyle Lyons, USPHS • Dale and Patience Rush • Dave LePore • Damascus Friends Church • Mark and Karla Wells • Deckman Bartley Funeral Home • Douglas and Sherry Angeloni • Eric and Connie Griffin • James Cinson • Jason Lombardi • Judy Ackelson Hagan • Loretta Harsh • Malvern American Legion Valley Post 375 • Malvern Cub Scout Pack 155 • Malvern Park Board • Malvern Rotary Club • Malvern Village Council • Michael Witts • Patrick Moody • Reed Street Cafe • Ron and Janet Geslak • Sarbach Family • Shirley Foster • Scott Bowling • Steve and Jennifer

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 26, 2025

2. 1891 Malvern School Stones Marker

Barnett • Tyler Moody-chairman of the project • Vincent Osborn

Erected by All American Scales and Calibration, Inc. et al.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is August 7, 1891.

Location. 40° 41.455′ N, 81° 11.203′ W. Marker is in Malvern, Ohio, in Carroll County. It is on West Canal Street (Ohio Route 43) east of Avondale Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Avondale Ave, Malvern OH 44644, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Malvern Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Great Trail / The Ohio Country in the Revolution

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 26, 2025

3. 1891 Malvern School Stones Marker

(a few steps from this marker); The Sandy and Beaver Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Malvern Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Malvern (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Theodore Newton Vail (approx. 0.4 miles away); This Clinker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Malvern Area Veterans Memorial Wall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malvern.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 26, 2025

4. 1891 Malvern School Stones Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 26, 2025

5. 1891 Malvern School Stones Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.