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

James Daniel's Cabin

1828

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2010

1. James Daniel's Cabin Marker

Inscription.
Built near this site, the cabin of this pioneer Allen County Commissioner was used for the first meetings of the Bath Township Trustees in 1829 and of the Allen County Commissioners June 6, 1831. Daniel's land adjoined the original 160 acre townsite and the name “Lima” was selected at a meeting held here in 1831.

Erected 1954 by Ghaster Properties Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1802.

Location. 40° 44.417′ N, 84° 5.733′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street/Bellefontaine Avenue and the Ottawa River, on the left when traveling east on Market Street/Bellefontaine Avenue. Marker is on the south grounds of Lima Senior High School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lima OH 45801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Faurot Oil Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic House (approx. 0.4 miles away); NKP Caboose No. 1091 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nickel Plate Road Berkshire-Type Locomotive No. 779 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lima Locomotive Works

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); The Interurban Era (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site Of Lima's First Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Station from Uniopolis, Ohio (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lima.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2010

2. James Daniel's Cabin Marker

Lima Senior High School in background.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2010

3. James Daniel's Cabin Marker

Looking east, with bridge over Ottawa River on road curve.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,439 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.