Lakeside in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The First Methodist Church in Lakeside (1875)
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
1. The First Methodist Church in Lakeside Marker
This plaque, in memory of the Sumner Knapp and Joseph Ramsdell family. Lakeside's first pioneers in 1830.
Erected by Mrs. Beulah Ramsdell Rieger.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 41° 32.645′ N, 82° 45.053′ W. Marker is in Lakeside, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 236 Maple Avenue, Lakeside Marblehead OH 43440, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Methodist Episcopal Chapel (here, next to this marker); Richards House (within shouting distance of this marker); Same Time Next Year at Richards House (within shouting distance of this marker); Keystone Guest House (within shouting distance of this marker); Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Carroll Building (about 300 feet away); Lakeside Fire Department (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeside.
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
2. The First Methodist Church in Lakeside Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
3. The First Methodist Church in Lakeside Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
4. The First Methodist Church in Lakeside Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
5. The First Methodist Church in Lakeside (Inside)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
