Near Defiance in Defiance County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Defiance County, OH
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 12, 2026
1. Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) Marker
Defiance County, OH | 2025
"The oak's strength is in its roots, as is ours."
James A. Garfield, 20th U.S. President and Ohioan
Erected 2025 by America 250 Ohio; Cenovus Energy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the America 250: Ohio Commission, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #20 James A. Garfield series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2025.
Location. 41° 18.814′ N, 84° 24.806′ W. Marker is near Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance County. It is at the intersection of Ashpacher Road and Lockwood Road, on the right when traveling north on Ashpacher Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8855 Ashpacher Rd, Defiance OH 43512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Black Swamp and in the 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Welcome To The Penney Nature Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Dey Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Zonta of Defiance (approx. 2.2 miles away); Liberty Tree (approx. 2½ miles away); Juan M. Castillo (approx. 2½ miles away); The Henry Seither - Todd Taylor House (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Charles C. Hoffman House (approx. 2.9 miles away); John Ferland House (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 12, 2026
2. Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) Marker
Photographed by America 250-Ohio Commission
3. Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
