Alexandria in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Alexander Devilbiss
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 21, 2006
1. Alexander Devilbiss Marker
Alexander Devilbiss was born in Frederick County, Md., January 18th 1780; moved to Licking County 1821; died December 1831.
His body with that of his wife, Priscilla, lies buried about 350 yards due south of this memorial on the terrace of Raccoon Valley overlooking the site of the mill which he built. The successful operation of this mill led to the founding of Alexandria.
This tablet was contributed by: Allen Devilbiss M.D., grandson, 1841–1917, Toledo, Ohio. Thomas D. Devilbiss, grandson, 1860–19 , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Committee on Memorial – 1930; W. Evin Huffman, Chairman. H. M. Whitehead. Robert Price. Miss Ollie Parker. George B. Cash.
Erected 1930 by the Committee on Memorial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1907.
Location. 40° 5.4′ N, 82° 36.843′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Ohio, in Licking County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Ohio Route 37) and Maple Drive (the library parking lot), on the right when
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Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Willoughby Dayton Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Pioneer Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away); William Mears Dawes Gristmill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 21, 2006
2. Alexander Devilbiss Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,189 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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