Mechanicsburg in Champaign County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
W.W. I Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2014
1. Downtown Mechanicsburg Marker
denoting former WWI monument
first plaque-
Center of Intersection
Site of World War I
Veterans Memorial 1919 - 1934
plaque placed by Donald Cannon Post 238 of the American Legion
Erected by Donald Cannon Post 238 American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 40° 4.317′ N, 83° 33.361′ W. Marker is in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, in Champaign County. It is at the intersection of Sandusky Street (Ohio Route 4) and South Main Street ( Route 29), on the right when traveling east on Sandusky Street. 2 plaques are mounted are mounted on the wall of the building at the southwest corner of West Sandusky and South Main. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 West Sandusky Street, Mechanicsburg OH 43044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Ohio’s Till Plains. 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: Chief Ohito's Wigwam (here, next to this marker); Underground Railroad Station (a few steps from this marker); Addison White (within shouting distance of this marker); Firefighter Jon C. Trainer (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawler's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Baptist Church
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More about this marker.
second plaque-
Site of Legendary Chief Ohitos
wigwam in 1812; first hotel
in Mech., 1816; present hotel
in 1874
plaque placed by Donron Wilson, 1983
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2014
2. Downtown Mechanicsburg Marker
reference to Shawnee chief Ohito and his daughter Wawanita, local legend from the War of 1812 and the founding of the village
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2014
3. Downtown Mechanicsburg Markers
markers can seen on the corner of the building
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2014
4. Downtown Mechanicsburg Markers
looking west on Sandusky Street (St Rt 4)
markers can be seen on the wall of the building on the corner
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2014
5. Downtown Mechanicsburg
flagpole and third small marker, across Main Street from other marker, Note flag is at half staff due to date (9-11-2014)
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2014
6. another Downtown Mechanicsburg marker
small, maybe seldom seen, but important to locals
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 18, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
