Canyon Ridge in Perry in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Camp Wissalohichan

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

1. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Inscription.
On this land, Joel Crofoot founded Camp Wissalohichan in 1878; later owned by Charles Lyman. This youth military camp operated until 1918, accepting both boys and girls.

Cadets who completed two years in good standing had their names carved into this totem stone.

Many of them, like George E. Stevens, went on to serve in World War 1.

Erected by Lake Metroparks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 41° 43.234′ N, 81° 10.388′ W. Marker is in Perry, Ohio, in Lake County. It is in Canyon Ridge. It is at the intersection of Seeley Road and Pain Road, on the right when traveling west on Seeley Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12951 Seeley Rd, Painesville OH 44077, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the Lake Erie Shore,

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,

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George E. Stevens Memorial Stone (here, next to this marker); Edna A. Phelps (Ne Crofoot) and James A. Phelps (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Point / The Whittlesey People (about 500 feet away); May the Forest be With You (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vrooman Road Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Commemoration of Hendrick E. Paine (approx. 1½ miles away); Uri Seeley House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pyramid Of Remembrance (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perry.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

2. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

3. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

4. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

5. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

6. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

7. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

8. Camp Wissalohichan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7, 8. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.