Burton Township in Geauga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dan McClelland

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

1. Dan McClelland Marker

Inscription.
The Directors of the Geauga County Agricultural Society place this marker in recognition of Dan McClelland's endless contributions to the Great Geauga County Fair.

As a peace officer in Geauga County for 41 years, he provided outstanding support and dedication to the safety and well being of the residents of Geauga County and all attendees at the Great Geauga County Fair.

For his accomplishments, Sheriff Dan McClelland was inducted into the Ohio Fair Managers Association Hall of Fame in 2017.

Thank you to Dan McClelland, and Midge Certified as the world's smallest police dog for his dedication and generosity to the Great Geauga County Fair.

Erected 2017 by The Directors of the Geauga County Agricultural Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 41° 28.611′ N, 81° 8.618′ W. Marker is in Burton, Ohio, in Geauga County. It is in Burton Township. It is at the intersection of Cook Street and North Cheshire Street, on the right when traveling west on Cook Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13889 Cook St, Burton OH 44021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

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

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of this marker: Paul Harris and Pam Krotzer (here, next to this marker); Vernon and Marion Howard (a few steps from this marker); Audre and Evelyn Blair (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Geauga County Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Great Geauga County Fair (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Welton Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

2. Dan McClelland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.