Troy Township in Hockingport in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Washington
Photographed by Darryl R Smith, November 6, 2026
1. George Washington Marker
Records in his diary, that, on November 7, 1770, he camped "above the Great Hockhocking River," on his return up the Ohio River, while selecting lands for soldiers of Virginia, who served in the French and Indian War.
Erected 1932 by Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 7, 1770.
Location. 39° 11.378′ N, 81° 45.111′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Hockingport, Ohio, in Athens County. It is in Troy Township. It is on Grand Street near Pavillion Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Grand St, Coolville OH 45723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hocking Hills. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Fort Gower Resolves (a few steps from this marker); Site of Fort Gower (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Attack (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Gower Resolves (about 600 feet away); The Coolville Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away); Ohio Buckeye Tree (approx. 3.2 miles away); Tupper Plains (approx. 3.6 miles away); Reedsville (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hockingport.
Photographed by Darryl R Smith, November 6, 2026
2. George Washington Marker
Photographed by Darryl R Smith, November 6, 2026
3. George Washington Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2026, by Darryl R Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2026, by Darryl R Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
