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
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. It 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.
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 (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. Ό mile
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Jonathan Alder. Touring Ohio website entry (Submitted on November 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2009
2. First White Settlers of Madison County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
