Utica in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Buckeye Tree Grove

— Velvet Ice Cream Co. —

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2025

1. Buckeye Tree Grove Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to outstanding
Buckeye Citizen's who by
their commitment and service
have made Ohio a better place
Ye Olde Mill
Utica, Ohio

William Henry Harrison
9th U.S. President
Named Ohio Buckeye State
Honored September 18, 1983

The Dawes Arboretum
Bertie Burr & Beman Dawes
Founders & Family
September 16.1984

Ohio Arts Council
"Encourage, Support And Promote
The Arts In Ohio"
Honored September 9, 1990

Veterans Of Ohio
Honoring the Men and Women who have served
in the Armed Forces of our Country and State.
September 11, 1994

Cosi Ohio
Center of Science and Industry
Honored September 10, 2004

W. Woodrow Hayes
and Family
Coach Woody Hayes O.S.U.
Honored September 18, 1983

Heisey Collectors of America Preserving fine glass of the
A. H. Heisey & Co. Newark, Ohio
Honored September 11, 1988

The Longaberger Company
Dave Longaberger & Family
Makers of Longaberger Baskets
Honored September 13, 1992

G. Edwin "Ed" Johnson
& Family
Founder Agriculture Broadcasting Network
for his commitment to the Agriculture
Community and inspiration to its youth.
September 14, 1997

Ohio 4-H
Celebrating 100

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Years of Youth Development
Honored September 8, 2012

Erected by Velvet Ice Cream Co.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1983.

Location. 40° 12.84′ N, 82° 26.529′ W. Marker is in Utica, Ohio, in Licking County. It is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Road (Ohio Route 13) and Ginger Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Mount Vernon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11324 Mt Vernon Rd, Utica OH 43080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

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

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2025

2. Buckeye Tree Grove Marker

of this marker: The Water Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ye Olde Mill" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ye Olde Mill, Utica, Ohio (about 300 feet away); Ye Olde Mill - Utica, Ohio (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Water Wheel (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Water Wheel (about 300 feet away); Underground Railroad (about 300 feet away); Ritchey's Lunches & Fountain Service (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Utica.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2025

3. Buckeye Tree Grove Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2025

4. Buckeye Tree Grove Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2025

5. Buckeye Tree Grove Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 31, 2025

6. Buckeye Tree Grove Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 5, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.