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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn 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 James Daniels' Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Faurot Oil Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Oil Well (approx. Ό mile away); Historic House (approx. 0.4
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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 July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,753 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
