London in Madison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
War Savings Stamps
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2009
1. War Savings Stamps Marker
the patriotism of
the people of
Madison County
who oversubscribed their
War Saving Quota in 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee
Erected by Ohio War Savings Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 39° 53.192′ N, 83° 26.95′ W. Marker is in London, Ohio, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 56) and High Street (U.S. 42), on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is near the main entrance to the Madison County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 North Main Street, London OH 43140, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. 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: Madison County World War Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker); First White Settlers of Madison County (a few steps from this marker); Madison County Veterans War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); London High School Veterans Memorial
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2009
2. War Savings Stamps Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
