Near Sidney in Shelby County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hardin
Turtle Creek Township
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
1. Hardin Marker
close up of bronze plaque
1819- 1820
Hardin was founded in October, 1816 by Thomas McClish, Joseph Steinberger and James Lenox. These men were also instrumental in developing Shelby County, which included the areas of Allen county until 1831 and Auglaize County until 1848.
A log schoolhouse, Methodist Church, store, hotel, cabinet shop, and carpenter shop were among the first establishments. The log schoolhouse served as the first courtroom for Shelby County.
Erected 2001 by Shelby County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1816.
Location. 40° 17.207′ N, 84° 14.713′ W. Marker is near Sidney, Ohio, in Shelby County. It is at the intersection of Hardin-Wapakoneta Road (County Route 20) and St Rt 47 (Ohio Route 47), on the left when traveling north on Hardin-Wapakoneta Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6703 Hardin-Wapakoneta Rd, Sidney OH 45365, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Hardin (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookside Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); First Brick House
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Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
2. Hardin Marker
full view of marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
3. Hardin Marker
marker can be seen at a distance
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
4. Hardin Marker
the "other" marker, this is what the traveler sees as they turn off St Rt 47 onto Hardin- Wapak Pike
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
5. Hardin Marker
the "other" marker, close up; reported by Dale K. Benington, in 2010
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
6. Hardin Marker
close up of older marker (WW I) from 1927
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
7. Hardin Marker
machine gun on top of old 1927 marker. Plus, both newer markers can be seen in the distance.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 4, 2015
8. Hardin Marker
full view of the old WW I marker. No inscription other than the name- Hardin, and the date - 1927
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2024
9. Hardin Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 29, 2024
10. Hardin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 695 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 6, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 9, 10. submitted on July 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
