Hardin in Shelby County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hardin
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2010
1. Hardin Marker
Killed by the Indians here in 1792.
Platted 1816. County Seat
Of Shelby County 1819.
Shawnees camped here Oct. 1832
Last trek from Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 40° 17.19′ N, 84° 14.724′ W. Marker is in Hardin, Ohio, in Shelby County. It is at the intersection of Ohio Route 47 and Hardin-Wapakoneta Road on Ohio Route 47. This historical marker is located in a community park, in the center of a small rural community. It is in the southeast corner of the park, facing the main intersection of the community. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sidney OH 45365, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Hardin (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookside Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); First Brick House (approx. 2 miles away); Shelby County Veterans Who Died While Serving Their Country (approx. 2 miles away); General Harmar Military Trail
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Regarding Hardin. The small rural community of Hardin, Ohio was named after Colonel John Hardin who played a significant role in a number of conflicts including: Lord Dunmore's War, the Revolutionary War and the Indian Wars of 1790-1795. It is alleged that he was murdered very near the location of this community, while serving on a mission to negotiate a peace treaty with the area Native Americans (see the accompanying links).
Also see . . .
1. John Hardin. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Submitted on July 15, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. John Hardin. This is a link to Answers.com, which claims to be the world's largest Q & A site. (Submitted on July 15, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2010
2. Hardin Marker
View of the historical marker in its location at the community park.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2010
3. Hardin Marker
View looking west, down State Route 47, of the historical marker in it's location at the community park.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2024
4. Hardin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,199 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
