Wellington in Lorain County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wellington
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021
1. Wellington Marker
"The Spirit of '76" painted by Archibald M. Willard who lived here
Erected by Ohio Historical Markers Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 41° 10.112′ N, 82° 12.328′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Ohio, in Lorain County. It is on East Herrick Avenue (Ohio Route 18) 0.6 miles east of Main Street ( Route 58), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 East Herrick Avenue, Wellington OH 44090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Wellington (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrick Memorial Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wellington Town Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wells Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Archibald M. Willard (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wellington, Ohio Established 1818 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Howk Memorial Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Archibald Willard. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 9, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Marblehead's "The Spirit of 76" Painting.
"The Spirit of 76", located in the Selectmen’s Room of Abbot Hall in Marblehead, MA, was painted by Archibald M. Willard of Ohio. This painting symbolizing the spirit of the American Revolution, was exhibited at the 1876 Centennial(Submitted on January 30, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Exposition in Philadelphia where it "stirred the heart of the nation". It was sent on tour of several major cities and then was purchased by General John H. Devereux and presented to his native town, Marblehead.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 20212. Wellington Marker(looking west along East Herrick Avenue)
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3. Archibald Willard
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021
4. Spirit of ’76 Mural
on South Main Street & Park Place in downtown Wellington)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021
5. John Sedlick / Wellington High School Dukes
Home of National and Ohio
Wrestling Hall of Fame Member
John Sedlick
46 Years of Service to WHS
Wellington High School
Dukes
Marching Band
1998 • 2002 • 2009 • 2013 • 2015 • 2016
Superior Rating State Finals
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 16, 2026
6. Wellington Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on August 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6. submitted on August 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
