London in Madison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First White Settlers of Madison County

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2009

1. First White Settlers of Madison County Marker

Inscription. In commemoration of the first white settlers of Madison County, the first of whom was Jonathan Alder 1795 - 1815

Erected by Captain Jonathan Alder Chapter, N.S.U.S. Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 39° 53.196′ N, 83° 26.961′ W. Marker is in London, Ohio, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 68) and High Street (U.S. 42), on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is near the main entrance to the 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Madison County World War Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); War Savings Stamps (a few steps from this marker); Madison County Veterans’ War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); London High School Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Alder Cabin

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Anderson House (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Jonathan Alder. (Submitted on March 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2009

2. First White Settlers of Madison County Marker

In ground to right of courthouse steps

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.