Near Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hull's Army in 1812
Army In 1812
encamped on this land
owned by
Col. James McPherson
a Revolutionary Soldier
who lies buried in the
adjoining cemetery
Erected 1916 by the Bellefontaine Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 40° 23.864′ N, 83° 48.085′ W. Marker is near Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is on County Road 91 west of County Road 130, on the left when traveling west. This historic marker is located northwest of Bellefontaine, at what appears to be a senior citizens residency facility called Logan Acres, on a traffic island in the middle of their parking area, affixed to a large rock. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Manary House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bellefontaine Airport Pylon (approx. 2.1 miles away); Huntsville, Ohio Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Bellefontaine (approx. 2.7 miles away); Harmon Field (approx. 2.9 miles away); Blair Casey Park (approx. 2.9 miles away); West Liberty Veterans Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); Lewis R. Ratleff Park (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Additional commentary.
1. Acknowledgement
I would like to acknowledge that I was unaware of the existence this historic marker until it was brought to my attention by the Rev. Ronald Irick of Bellefontaine, Ohio.
— Submitted August 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 796 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.