Near Fort Loramie in Shelby County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Greenville Treaty Line
the Starting Point
| | the Big Sycamore Tree on Loramie Creek | |
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
1. Greenville Treaty Line Marker
The starting point of Israel Ludlow's survey and the beginning of the random line east.
On June 18, 1797 from a sycamore tree near the fork of Loramie Creek, Israel Ludlow surveyed a random line east 130.6 miles to the Muskingum River. On August 3, 1799, a short distance east of this spot, Ludlow commenced the Greenville Treaty Line west 21.6 miles to Ft. Recovery, (set 2014)
Erected 2014 by Fort Loramie Historical Society Shelby County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1803.
Location. 40° 20.672′ N, 84° 22.866′ W. Marker is near Fort Loramie, Ohio, in Shelby County. It can be reached from Indian Trail. marker is in deep woods, along Loramie Creek at Mile creek, Access is on private farm lanes and pastures at the Ken Gigandet farm, 2638 St Rt 705 just west of Fort Loramie. Farm road runs south off of the state highway between a corn field and the farm buildings. It turns east then back south to a woodline along the creek bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2638 St Rt 705, Fort Loramie OH 45845, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miami Erie Canal Mile Stone (approx. half a mile away); Greene Ville Treaty Line / Miami and Erie Canal
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Pioneer Portage (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. At this point, the marker is on private property, but Boy Scout Troop 355, and Cub Scout Pack 355 have cleared a path, and landscaped the area. I can only assume that some type of easement will be provided in the future.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Grenville Line markers
Also see . . . Treaty of Greeneville (1795). Ohio History Central website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Israel Ludlow
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
2. Greenville Treaty Line Marker
Site of the Big Sycamore. Area cleared and landscaped by Boy Scout Troop 355, and Cub Scout Pack 355.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
3. Greenville Treaty Line Starting Point
The marker is covered with the flag of the Village of Fort Loramie. The crest contains a powder horn, a tomahawk, and a peace pipe. This is moments before the dedication.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
4. Greenville Treaty Line Map
James Williams' map, showing much of Israel Ludlow's work.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
5. Greenville Treaty Line
The treaty Line, marked, crossing Loramie Creek, eastbound
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
6. Greenville Treaty Line
As part of the dedication celebration, the Greenville Treaty Line was marked through the streets of Fort Loramie.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
7. Greenville Treaty Line through the streets of Fort Loramie
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 28, 2014
8. Marker Dedication Ceremony
"Pioneer" surveyor, James Williams, speaking before the dedication
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,397 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 28, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
