Downtown in East Liverpool in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Col. George Washington
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025
1. Col. George Washington Marker
The Ohio
Daughters of the American Revolution
to commemorate the
bicentennial anniversary
of the birth of
George Washington
February 22, 1732
This encampment was made during his "Trip to the Ohio" to look after lands granted to the soldiers who serve in the French and Indian War, and marks his first landing in the Great Northwest Territory.
Erected by The Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1732.
Location. 40° 37.074′ N, 80° 34.625′ W. Marker is in East Liverpool, Ohio, in Columbiana County. It is in Downtown. It is on Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Bradshaw's Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Central School (within shouting distance of this marker); Potters National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Locke's Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Patterson Memorial Building (about 300 feet away); I.O.O.F. Building (about 400
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025
2. Col. George Washington Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025
3. Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge No. 315 (Riddle Lodge)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
