Willard in Huron County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Western Reserve

Southwest Boundary Marker

— One of a Series of Four —

The Western Reserve Marker image. Click for full size.

By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 19, 2016

1. The Western Reserve Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Western Reserve Southwest Boundary Marker of the Connecticut Western Reserve conveyed to the United States, September 11, 1786 erected by the Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio July 3, 1966 Early Settlers Association Joseph A. Holser, president Clay Herrick, Horace Kerr, George Seedhouse marker committee Urban C. Livengood, Huron County Engineer

Erected 1966.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1786.

Location. 41° 2.648′ N, 82° 46.915′ W. Marker is in Willard, Ohio, in Huron County. Marker is at the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 224) and Section Line Road (County Route 30), on the right when traveling west on Benjamin Franklin Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5398 US 224, Willard OH 44890, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Nurse’s Sacrifice in the Great War (approx. 5.4 miles away); Boughton Road (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Underground Railroad

By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 19, 2016

2. The Western Reserve Marker

Full view of marker from US 224

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(approx. 6.6 miles away); New Washington (approx. 6.6 miles away); Omar Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); The Village of New Washington / The New Washington Band (approx. 6.8 miles away); Village of Chatfield (approx. 10½ miles away); Remembering Our Veterans of Early Wars (approx. 11.6 miles away).

Additional keywords. Connecticut Western Reserve

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3. The Western Reserve Marker

Section Line Road to the left is the western boundary. The flat land stretches out to the north and east- The Connecticut western Reserve

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4. The Western Reserve Marker

Map of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Thia marker is at the southwest corner.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.