Huron in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Roadway
Photographed By Jamie Abel, April 17, 2011
1. Historic Roadway Marker
The paved trail is actually the original automobile entrance to the Cedar Point Amusement Park. Built in the early 1900's, this road was one of the first hard surface roads east of the Mississippi River. Lake Erie washed away the section of roadway that ran along the barrier beach and a new road was constructed to the west. This historic road now serves as the hiking trail for more than 80,000 visitors annually at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve. In the spring of 2000 the Erie County Historical Society dedicated this plaque in honor of the original entrance to Cedar Point. Generous donations to the Natural Areas and Preserves check-off fund allowed the Department of Natural Resources to recreate the entrance utilizing the original gates and fence.Erected 2000 by Erie County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Environment • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 41° 24.494′ N, 82° 36.133′ W. Marker is in Huron, Ohio, in Erie County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Cedar Point Road (here, next to this marker); The Firelands (approx. 0.9 miles away); Huron’s First Inhabitants (approx. 1.8 miles away); Electric Interurban Railways / Lake Shore Electric Railway (approx. 2 miles away); World War II (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Huron Playhouse (approx. 2.4 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 2˝ miles away); Huron / Erie County (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huron.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 8, 2019
2. Historic Roadway Gates and Marker
The marker is now affixed to the left gatepost.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, April 17, 2011
3. Historic Roadway Markers
This marker originally stood just in front of the historic iron gates, only a couple of feet off the ground. A more substantial marker stands in the foreground.
Photographed By Jamie Abel, April 17, 2011
4. Historic Roadway
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 9, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
