Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Welcome to Findlay, Ohio

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 17, 2026

1. Welcome to Findlay, Ohio Marker

Inscription. Home of Superbowl Champion Ben Roethlisberger

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 6, 2005.

Location. 41° 2.21′ N, 83° 36.745′ W. Marker is in Findlay, Ohio, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Carey Road and Bright Road, on the right when traveling west on Carey Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 E Sandusky St, Findlay OH 45840, 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: Welcome To Brucklacher Memorial Park (approx. one mile away); Fair Board Directors (approx. one mile away); The Swingin' Sixties (approx. one mile away); The Great Black Swamp

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(approx. one mile away); The Mighty Blanchard (approx. one mile away); Hancock County Joins World War II (approx. one mile away); Oesterlen Well Site / Old Mill Stream Fairgrounds (approx. one mile away); Preserving a Traditional Building Trade (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Findlay.

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1. Ben Roethlisberger. At the end of his collegiate career, Ben Roethlisberger held every major passing record in Miami University history. Roethlisberger threw for 10,829 yards and 84 touchdowns in only three seasons from 2001-03. His junior campaign was one for the ages, throwing for 4,486 yards and 37 touchdowns, leading Miami to 12-consecutive wins, including a MAC Championship and GMAC Bowl victory. A Third-Team Associated Press All-American in 2003 and Freshman All-American in 2001, Roethlisberger was named MAC Freshman of the Year in 2001 and MAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2003. He was a three-time All-MAC selection, earning first-team honors in 2003 and second-team recognition twice. A three-year letterwinner, Roethlisberger forewent his final season of eligibility

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 17, 2026

2. Welcome to Findlay, Ohio Marker

to enter the 2004 NFL Draft. He was the 11th overall selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the highest draft pick in program history. Roethlisberger guided the Steelers to two Super Bowl titles and became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl during the 2005 season. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Roethlisberger was tabbed the NFL Rookie of the Year in 2004. He has thrown for over 39,000 yards and 250 touchdowns in his NFL career, in fact in 2014 he set the NFL single-game passing record with 522 yards passing in a single-game and set another NFL record with 12 passing touchdowns combined in two games. Roethlisberger to this day still ranks first in Miami history in completion percentage and touchdowns, and is second in pass attempts, completions, yards and total offense (11,075). Miami retired his jersey No. 7 in 2007 and he returned to Oxford and graduated with a bachelors degree in education in May of 2012. (Submitted on July 27, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

2. Ben Roethlisberger. Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger (Big Ben) Position: QB Throws: Right 6-5, 240lb (196cm, 108kg) Born:

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March 2, 1982 in Lima, OH (Age: 44-147d) College: Miami (OH) (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 131 (27th overall since 1960) (Submitted on July 27, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.