Russells Point in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park

St. Mary’s Point- Indian Lake Ohio

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

1. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

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Inscription.
Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park and Meditation Garden was built by the late George B. Quatman in 1964 as part of his “San Juan Amusement Park” entertainment site.

During it’s twenty years of operation, the San Juan Amusement Park, encouraged wholesome family entertainment. All proceeds were donated to charitable and children’s causes.

Our Lady of Fatima Statue and Gardens featured dancing fountains, music, picnic grounds and a light show at night. A train ride around the entire San Juan Amusement Park stopped at our Lady of Fatima Statue, where guests could visit, pray and learn the history of the Miracle of Fatima where Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.

Although Mr. Quatman died one month after it’s opening, Our Lady of Fatima Statue has continued to be a source of Blessing and reflection on Blessed Mother Mary, her Son Jesus, and for all children, like the three children from Fatima. St. Mary’s of the Woods Church celebrates Mass on this site every year for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother Mary into Heaven, from her last earthly home in Ephesus.

Supported by the American Society of Ephesus Dedicated to St. Mary’s of the Woods Catholic Church

Our Lady of Fatima dedicated Aug. 30, 1964
“Unless we respect and honor God’s holy

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name and obey his commandments, the world will continue to suffer wars and men shall not attain salva- tion.” This statue of the Virgin Mary is her appearance as described by three children who saw and heard her relate this message in three separate appearances near Fatima, Portugal, in 1917
American Society of Ephesus George B. Quatman, founder

Erected 1964 by American Society of Ephesus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1964.

Location. 40° 28.513′ N, 83° 53.6′ W. Marker is in Russells Point, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is on Chase Avenue when traveling west. Park is at the harbor entrance to Russell;s Point, Ohio from Indian Lake. It is “behind” the harbor foot bridge (the last remnant of the Amusement Park). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 257 Chase Ave, Russells Point OH 43348, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sandy Beach Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Native Americans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Lady of Fatima (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boats of Indian Lake (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1913 Flood (approx. 0.2

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

2. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

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miles away); Sandy Beach and the Big Band Era (approx. 0.2 miles away); Islands and Beaches (approx. 0.2 miles away); Interurban Transportation (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Russells Point.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

3. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

4. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

5. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

6. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

full view of statue

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

7. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

close up of statue

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

8. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

surrounding the park are twelve "Stations of the Cross". This is number 7

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2015

9. Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,255 times since then and 325 times this year. Last updated on September 23, 2020, by Robert Baughman of Bellefontaine, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 24, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.