Van Buren in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Village of Van Buren
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010
1. The Village of Van Buren Marker (Side A)
The Village of Van Buren was laid out December 28, 1833, by John Trout and George Ensminger on the boundary of Portage and Cass Townships. It was comprised of 53 lots surrounding a public square, and was named in honor of Martin Van Buren, a prominent national figure (8th President, 1837-41). The village was incorporated in 1866 and Daniel Frick was elected the first mayor.
The first school was built in 1836, a log cabin one mile west of Van Buren. The first post office was established in 1837. By 1870, the village had a population of 157. The Toledo, Columbus, and Southern Railroad was completed through Van Buren in 1883. Allen Township was the last township erected in Hancock County. Organized in June, 1850, it was composed of the west side of Cass and the east side of Portage townships. Named in honor of General Ethan Allen, it contains an area of 24 square miles.
Erected 1981 by Historic Preservation Guild of Hancock County, Van Buren Lions Club, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 7-32.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren
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Location. 41° 8.329′ N, 83° 38.977′ W. Marker is in Van Buren, Ohio, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street (Ohio Route 613), on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is on the NW quadrant of the village square, just south of the shelter. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Van Buren OH 45889, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Van Buren War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Buren Schools Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); North Baltimore (approx. 2.4 miles away); Ives Reservoir (approx. 2.6 miles away); North Baltimore Veterans Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); The Unknown Dead Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); American Legion Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Buren.
Also see . . . Martin Van Buren. The White House website entry (Submitted on March 27, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010
2. The Village of Van Buren Marker (Side B)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 13, 2010
3. The Village of Van Buren Marker
Looking SW toward post office.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, July 14, 2012
4. The Village of Van Buren Marker
Photo looking southeast shows Market Street as SR 613.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, July 14, 2012
5. The Village of Van Buren Marker
A small pavilion stands north of the marker (looking NNE at Main Street).
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 9, 2023
6. The Village of Van Buren Marker
New plaque placed over the "Bicentennial Brick"
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 8, 2018
7. Bicentennial brick
On the pavilion, now under the new dedication plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on July 15, 2012, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 6, 7. submitted on June 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
