Caldwell in Noble County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Noble County Sheriff Charles W. Moore

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 14, 2026

1. Noble County Sheriff Charles W. Moore Marker

Inscription.
In Memory of Noble County
Sheriff Charles W. Moore

He was shot and killed by bootleggers on the front steps of the Noble County Jail during prohibition November 20, 1923

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1923.

Location. 39° 44.844′ N, 81° 31.01′ W. Marker is in Caldwell, Ohio, in Noble County. It is on West Street (Ohio Route 821) south of Marietta Road ( Route 821), on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the front porch to the left of the main entrance of the Noble County Museum and visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 West St, Caldwell OH 43724, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Noble County Historic Jail (here, next to this marker); Noble County Jail and Sheriff's Office (a few steps from this marker); Robert T. Secrest (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Caldwell Downtown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); VFW Post 4721 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Caldwell (approx. 0.2 miles away); VFW Post #4721 Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caldwell.

Also see . . . Sheriff Charles W. Moore (Officer Down Memorial Page). Excerpt:

Sheriff Charles Moore was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men who were creating a disturbance at 2:00 am.

The two men had been drinking while driving through nearby towns before getting into an accident near Sheriff Moore's home. They continued causing a disturbance that awakened the sheriff, who dressed and went outside to investigate. As he spoke with the two suspects, one of them suddenly produced a handgun and opened
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 14, 2026

2. Noble County Sheriff Charles W. Moore Marker to the left of the main entrance
fire. One of the rounds struck Sheriff Moore in the head, killing him. Both suspects were arrested and charged with Sheriff Moore's murder.

In one of the most sensational trials in Ohio's history, both suspects accused each other of having fired the fatal shot. They were both found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Both were later pardoned; one by Governor George White on December 23, 1934, and the other by Governor John W. Bricker on March 1, 1940.

(Submitted on August 4, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.