Hamilton in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Flatboats and Early Trade
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
1. Flatboats and Early Trade Marker
Because water was the most efficient way to transport goods, most early Ohio roads led to a navigable stream, such as the Great Miami River. Through the 1820s, much of Butler County's abundant agriculture output found its way to market on flatboats that traveled the Great Miami, Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans and other southern ports.
Erected 2007 by the City of Hamilton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 24.075′ N, 84° 33.926′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ohio, in Butler County. It is on High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) west of Monument Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and medallion are on the High-Main Street Bridge over the Great Miami River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton OH 45011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati and in the Miami Valley. It is also in the American Midwest. 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: Site of Fort Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); French Exploration (within shouting distance of this marker); Flood & Recovery (within shouting distance of this marker); Native American Trail
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Also see . . .
1. The Great Miami River. Warren County Local History (Submitted on May 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. River Traffic in Cincinnati's Beginnings (Miller, 1880). Google Books website entry (Submitted on May 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
2. Flatboats and Early Trade Medallion
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
3. Flatboats and Early Trade Marker & Medallion
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
