Wadsworth in Medina County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bacso's Coal Yard Switch
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
1. Bacso's Coal Yard Switch Marker
Dwight and Cheryl Powers
The switch was used to transfer coal cars from
the Ohio Match Siding into Bacso's Coal Yard on
the West Side of L Street.
The switch was originally used to switch cars
from the main line into the siding used by the
coal mines south of Silvercreek.
Pete Bacso purchased the switch in the mid 1930's
to service his L Street Coal Yard.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 41° 1.635′ N, 81° 43.769′ W. Marker is in Wadsworth, Ohio, in Medina County. It is at the intersection of High Street and Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 161 High Street, Wadsworth OH 44281, 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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Johnson House Museum / Carriage Factory (a few steps from this marker); General Elijah Wadsworth (a few steps from this marker); Wadesworth Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Skypark (approx. 3.6 miles away); Birth of Skypark (approx. 3.6 miles away); Veterans, Members, and Friends of Sky Park (approx. 3.7 miles away); Our Patriots (approx. 4½ miles away); Landing Ship Tank Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wadsworth.
More about this marker. The switch and marker are on the grounds of the Johnson House Museum.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
2. Bacso's Coal Yard Switch Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026
3. Bacso's Coal Yard Switch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
