West Liberty in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sherman M. Ricketts
1898 - 1962
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 8, 2015
1. Sherman M Ricketts Marker
close up, showing text
Chief of Police: 1958- 1962
Sherman M. Ricketts
Who gave his life in the line of duty in the early morning hours of June 29th, 1962. while investigating a suspicious person complaint, he was struck down without warning by the bullets of a gunman. Although mortally wounded by three bullets, without the slightest regard for his own safety, the dying Chief Ricketts returned the fleeing gunmans fire and disabled him.
This tablet presented by the family
Erected by West Liberty Town Council and Businessmens Association. Appreciative Citizens and Interested Friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1962.
Location. 40° 15.21′ N, 83° 45.348′ W. Marker is in West Liberty, Ohio, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of North Detroit Street (U.S. 68) and Columbus Street, on the right when traveling north on North Detroit Street. Marker is on the west wall of the West Liberty Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Detroit St, West Liberty OH 43357, United States of America.
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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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Hull's Trace / Moluntha (a few steps from this marker); Exploring West Liberty History: Changing Styles (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring West Liberty History: George F. Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring West Liberty History: Lot 17 (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring West Liberty History: 1850 and 2024 (within shouting distance of this marker); West Liberty World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shawnee Nation in Logan County / Shawnee Villages in Logan County (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Liberty / Glover Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 8, 2015
2. Sherman M Ricketts Marker
Full view of marker site
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, August 25, 2015
3. Sherman M Ricketts Marker
Marker can be seen at a distance, the West Liberty Town Hall
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 8, 2015
4. Sherman M Ricketts Marker
Close up of portrait on marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 8, 2015
5. Sherman M Ricketts Marker
Chief Ricketts' grave marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 24, 2025
6. Sherman M. Ricketts Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 25, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 6. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
