Oak Hill in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James W. McDaniel
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 16, 2025
1. James W. McDaniel Marker
James W. McDaniel
1755 - 1847
Ordinal Sergeant (SFC)
Revolutionary War
Husband Of Rebecca Lewis Mcdaniel
He served as an Indian Spy from 1790-1792 and as a private in Captain Isaac Butler's Company of Ohio Militia in the War of 1812. He came to Ohio and settled half a mile below Oak Hill in 1819. He was one of the first Justices of the Peace in Jefferson Township and his knowledge of books caused his neighbors to ask him to start a school. For many years after, he taught school in a log hut. He died in Oak Hill, Ohio in August 1847. His grave is in the eastern part of Oak Hill.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 38° 53.856′ N, 82° 34.148′ W. Memorial is in Oak Hill, Ohio, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street
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Regionally, this memorial is in Southern Ohio Hill Country. It is also 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The World's Largest Acorn (a few steps from this marker); Central Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oak Hill Community Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Oak Hill's Finest Servicemen (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welsh-American Heritage Museum / Old Welsh Congregational Church (about 600 feet away); Roland T. Crace Jr (about 600 feet away); Sergeant Donald R. Long (about 600 feet away); Union Baptist Church (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Hill.
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 16, 2025
2. James W. McDaniel Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 16, 2025
3. James W. McDaniel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
