Wapakoneta in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Auglaize County, OH
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 12, 2026
1. Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) Marker
Auglaize 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. 40° 33.763′ N, 84° 12.71′ W. Marker is in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is at the intersection of Fairview Drive and Dearbaugh Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Fairview Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Fairview Dr, Wapakoneta OH 45895, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scottish Highlander (approx. 0.2 miles away); Log Smoke House - Dammeyer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wapakoneta (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Wapakoneta (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cpl. Christian Schnell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Neil Armstrong's Boyhood Home (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wapakoneta.
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 7 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.
