Napoleon in Henry County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)
Henry County, OH
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Henry 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° 22.678′ N, 84° 7.263′ W. Marker is in Napoleon, Ohio, in Henry County. It is at the intersection of South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) and Huddle Road, on the right when traveling south on South Perry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1068 S Perry St, Napoleon OH 43545, 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 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: Nathaniel Hartman Log Home (a few steps from this marker); Missouria's Garden (a few steps from this marker); Ise & Emeline - Reverand Stow (within shouting distance of this marker); Church School House (within shouting distance of this marker); History of DT&I Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag Pole (approx. 0.2 miles away); Floral Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napoleon.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.


