St. Marys in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Saint Marys River

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2019

1. Saint Marys River Marker

Inscription. To the right is the Saint Marys River. This waterway was used by the Indians for generations as a route to hunting grounds in Kentucky. French, and later English traders traversed its course with trade goods in exchange for furs. James Girty, a British trader, had a station near here until he fled in advance of Mad Anthony Wayne. This settlement became known as "Girty's Town." Following the Saint Marys Treaty with the Indians in 1818, this area was opened to settlers. The town of Saint Marys was founded in 1823.

River boats up to 32 feet long and 8 feet wide made the trip. The opening of the canal brought to an end the use of the river.

Erected 1992 by Frank B. Shuffelton and St. Marys Foundary.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Military • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 40° 32.593′ N, 84° 23.243′ W. Marker is in St. Marys, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It can be reached from East Spring Street (Ohio Route 29) west of South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. This historical marker is located in a downtown community

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park that is located off of West South Street between West Chestnut Street and the St. Marys River. The historical marker is physically situated just north of the east end of a covered bridge, between the St. Marys River and the Miami and Erie Canal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 East Spring Street, Saint Marys OH 45885, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

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 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: The "Short Level" of the Miami and Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); The headwaters of the St. Marys River lie just southeast of the City of St. Marys. (a few steps from this marker); Miami and Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); St. Marys Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); With Honor And Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); With Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Bridge Construction Crew (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Marys.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2010

2. Saint Marys River Marker

View of historical marker in the foreground with a view of the covered bridge spanning the St. Marys River in the background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2010

3. Saint Marys River Marker

View of historical marker in the foreground, with a view of the city park in the background and the St. Marys River in the right background.

Saint Marys River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2010

4. Saint Marys River

View of covered bridge spanning the St Marys River at it's location in the city park. The historical marker is located to the right of the covered bridge.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2010

5. Saint Marys River

View of the St. Marys River and the covered bridge that spans the river at the city park. The historical marker is located on the far side of the river, just beyond the covered bridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,791 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.