Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse Timeline
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2026
1. Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse Marker
- built in Central Park for protection against Native American attack in the War of 1812
1813
- renovated for $48 by Luther Coe to house Mansfield's first courthouse and jail
1816
- sold at auction to James Curren for $56.40 and moved to lot 168 Virgin Alley off of 2nd Street
1906
- bought by the City of Mansfield for $225 to be reconstructed for Mansfield's Centennial in 1908 and rebuilt on South Courthouse lawn
1909 (February 19)
- sledded in two parts to South Park after an ice storm and used as storage for the City of Mansfield for 20 years
1938
- much of the lower crib interior was burnt by a fire and was then restored by the Boy Scouts who raised $300 in donations for the restoration
1963
- stabilization began with a replacement of several of the lower crib's rotting logs and rebuilding of the foundation
1979
- the foundation was stabilized for a second time
1983
- major repairs were made and remodeling was done for Mansfield's 175th Anniversary
2007
- total restoration was completed for Mansfield's Bicentennial; the structure was dismantled, assessed, historically restored and moved 80 feet East to its current location and 5th
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Erected by Eagle Scouts; Boy Scouts of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Buildings • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 40° 45.377′ N, 82° 32.488′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. It is at the intersection of Brinkerhoff Avenue and Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Brinkerhoff Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Mansfield OH 44906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest. 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: Mansfield Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Petersburg Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Mansfields 135th Anniversary & Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sultana Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); John Chapman (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church Bell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.
Other markers no longer nearby. Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse (was here, next to this marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2026
2. Mansfield's War of 1812 Blockhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
