Hamilton in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Walter A. Rentschler

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025

1. Walter A. Rentschler Marker

Inscription. In grateful recognition of Walter A. Rentschler whose interest in and love for this area and its natural and historical features has resulted in Miami-Erie Canal/Rentschler Forest Preserve, now encompassing 226 acres. He personally donated 143 acres and provided additional support in many ways to enable the Butler County Park District to enlarge and develop this park preserve for the enjoyment of the present and future generations of Butler County.

Erected 1984 by Board Of Park Commissioners Butler County Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 25.251′ N, 84° 29.967′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ohio, in Butler County. It is on Reigart Road 0.3 miles north of Springcrest Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5681 Reigart Rd, Hamilton OH 45011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati

and in the Miami Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Miami Canal (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Rentschler Forest MetroPark (about 700 feet away); Butler County's First Green Restroom (approx. 2.6 miles away); Sanitary Outhouse (approx. 2.6 miles away); Alsdorf Windmill (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Amish Mennonite Settlement (approx. 2.6 miles away); Chrisholm / Woodsdale (approx. 2.6 miles away); Chrisholm Native Pollinator Garden (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025

2. Walter A. Rentschler Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.