Lima in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

American Legion Post No. 96 Veterans Memorial Wall

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American Legion Post No. 96 Veterans Memorial Wall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 25, 2026

1. American Legion Post No. 96 Veterans Memorial Wall Marker

Inscription. Located at American Legion Post No. 96, this powerful tribute honors the service and sacrifice of Allen County veterans across all branches of the U.S. military. The memorial wall displays the names of local heroes who served in times of war and peace, preserving their legacy for future generations. It stands as a place of reflection, remembrance, and deep gratitude within the Lima community.

Erected 2026 by America 250-Ohio Commission. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the America 250: Ohio Commission series list.

Location. 40° 43.987′ N, 84° 6.839′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. It is at the intersection of South Shore Street and South Metcalf Street, on the right when traveling east on South Shore Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 566 S Metcalf St, Lima OH 45804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn

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Belt.

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 of this marker: A different marker also named American Legion Post No. 96 Veterans Memorial Wall (a few steps from this marker); Hog Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Shawnee Indian Reservation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Encore Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); Rotary River Walk (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rotary Riverwalk & Ottawa River Bikeway (approx. half a mile away); Tawa Town (approx. half a mile away); Circular Street (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lima.

Also see . . . Lima's Local History Hunt. (Submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 25, 2026

2. American Legion Post No. 96 Veterans Memorial Wall Marker

American Legion Post No. 96 Veterans Memorial Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 2, 2023

3. American Legion Post No. 96 Veterans Memorial Wall

America 250-Ohio Commission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by America 250-Ohio Commission

4. America 250-Ohio Commission

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.