Near Plain City in Madison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Indian Trail
Post Road, St Rt 161
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 11, 2012
1. Old Indian Trail Marker
close up, showing text
Old Indian Trail
blazed by Chief Tecumseh
later used by Pony Express
and became Post Road
this ground was cleared in 1809
by well known pioneer
Richard Taylor
Erected 1941 by Ohio Society Daughters of American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 40° 6.433′ N, 83° 15.383′ W. Marker is near Plain City, Ohio, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Post Road (Ohio Route 161) and Old 161 (County Route 308), on the right when traveling west on Post Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7334 Butler Ave, Plain City OH 43064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joshua Ewing (approx. 1.4 miles away); Jerome Township Soldiers' Monument (approx. 3½ miles away); Jerome Township Civil War Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away);
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 11, 2012
2. Old Indian Trail Marker
full view of boulder, with plaque
this page online
More about this marker. some of this text may be a little “exaggerated”
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 11, 2012
3. Old Indian Trail Marker site
boulder can be seen at cross roads, just east of Darby Creek bridge. Butler Avenue runs to the northwest, off St Rt 161
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 11, 2012
4. Old Indian Trail
former route of the trail, along the east bank of Darby Creek. Modern St Rt 161 has been straightened.
The boulder is opposite the point where the old and new alignments meet at the bridge.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 11, 2012
5. Old Indian Trail
Butler Avenue is the continuation of the original route along Big Darby Creek, to the northwest.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 1, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
