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

George E. Stevens Memorial Stone

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

1. George E. Stevens Memorial Stone Marker

Inscription. George E. Stevens was born in Noble, Ohio (present day Euclid). He was a young cadet at Camp Wissalohichan, a youth military camp at this site when he carved his name into this rock in 1913.

Stevens joined the Army at age 17. He died a hero in France during World War I while attacking an enemy machine gun nest.

Following his death, someone carved "George Stevens, killed in action 1918" into the stone.

As I walk my post at midnight, trying to do things right, thoughts of home and friends come to me as wearily drags the night. Thoughts of mother and father, and of all my kith and kin, and then of friends whose friendship I've been lucky enough to win. And I long to be back with the home who are always so dear to me, and my throat it just seems to choke, and my eyes, well, it's hard to see. But when I feel the saddest, and my spirit seems to lag, all I need for consolation is one good look at our flag. And then with redoubled strength because of the thoughts I've had, comes back the joy of my spirit, and once again I'm glad. For when I think of our country, and our fathers of long ago, why, even our lives can little repay
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the smallest debt we owe.
Sgt. George E. Stevens (1899-1918)
wrote this poem while on guard duty in Seringes, France

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 1913.

Location. 41° 43.236′ N, 81° 10.387′ 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,

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

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

2. George E. Stevens Memorial Stone Marker

are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Wissalohichan (here, next to this marker); Indian Point / The Whittlesey People (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edna A. Phelps (Ne Crofoot) and James A. Phelps (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.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

3. George E. Stevens Memorial Stone

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

4. George E. Stevens Memorial Stone

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 9, 2026

5. George E. Stevens Memorial Stone

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.