Lanier Township in Gratis in Preble County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Col. Charles M. Hendricks, MD

1877 - 1953

— Hall of Honor —

Col. Charles M. Hendricks, MD Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 28, 2025

1. Col. Charles M. Hendricks, MD Marker

Inscription. Visionary Preble County native, Dr. Hendricks began his illustrious career at Miami University. His ambition took him to medical school, and his compassion led him to treating respiratory illnesses. His Army career resulted in innovations for improved evacuation and treatment strategies, MASH units, and blood types on military "Dog Tags."

His love for football and his community service in El Paso, TX, led him to assist in creating, naming, and directing, "The Sun Bowl."

Inducted into the Hall of Honor July 2, 2017

As recorders of Preble County history, PCHS and The Register-Herald are natural partners in co-sponsoring the Hall of Honor

Erected 2017 by Preble County Historical Society - The Register-Herald. (Marker Number 29.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Science & Medicine • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 2017.

Location. 39° 39.495′ N, 84° 32.848′ W. Marker is in Gratis, Ohio, in Preble County. It is in Lanier Township. It is at the intersection of Swartsel Road and Ohio Route 122, on the right when traveling south on Swartsel Road. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 7693 Swartsel Road, Eaton OH 45320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s 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 marker: Timothy H. Miller (here, next to this marker); Clarence Irvin Kesler (here, next to this marker); James Edward Quinn (here, next to this marker); Laura A. Hawes (here, next to this marker); Dorothy Kiracofe (here, next to this marker); Sherwood Anderson (here, next to this marker); Alfa Lloyd Hayes (here, next to this marker); Chester "Chet" (1908-1970) & Mary Palmer Wagner (1913-1985) (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gratis.

Preble County Historical Society & Nature Reserve - Hall of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 28, 2025

2. Preble County Historical Society & Nature Reserve - Hall of Honor

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.