Lancaster in Fairfield County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008

1. Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, Feb 8, 1820; John Sherman – Statesman, May 10, 1823.

Erected 1927 by Grand Army of the Republic and allied organizations.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1614.

Location. 39° 42.828′ N, 82° 36.024′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Ohio, in Fairfield County. Marker is on East Main Stret (U.S. 22) east of Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 E Main St, Lancaster OH 43130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 140 East Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Sifford House (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Thomas Ewing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Giani-Mumaugh Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fairfield Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away); City Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Additional keywords. Sherman House

Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 7, 2019

2. Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman Landmark Marker

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008

3. Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 7, 2019

4. Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman Landmark Marker

1863 Three Inch Ordnance Rifle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008

5. 1863 Three Inch Ordnance Rifle

Tablet in front of rifle reads “1863 three inch ordnance rifle Civil War artillery piece presented to Sherman House by Joseph D. Rockey.”

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,457 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on August 12, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 12, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on July 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.