New Richmond in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Capt. Ernest Wagner Park
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016
1. Capt. Ernest Wagner Park Marker
dedicated July 27, 1980
Captain Wagner commanded excursion passenger
steamboats Island Queen, Delta Queen,
Mississippi Queen and Avalon on the
Ohio and Mississippi River Systems
Cap knew every bend, sandbar and tree on the
inland waterways but called this spot home.
1910 – 1979 - 'the fog is rising'
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 38° 56.858′ N, 84° 16.86′ W. Marker is in New Richmond, Ohio, in Clermont County. It is on Susanna Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Susanna Way, New Richmond OH 45157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 walking distance of this marker: Thomas Ashburn (a few steps from this marker); New Richmond Pearl Harbor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The United States Merchant Marine (within shouting distance of this marker); New Richmond WW I Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ross Gowdy House Museum (about 600 feet away); New Richmond VFW Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); 1st Regular Baptist Church
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Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016
2. Capt. Ernest Wagner Park Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016
3. Capt. Ernest Wagner Park Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 19, 2016
4. Capt. Ernest Wagner Park Marker
archived picture of the late riverboat captain
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016
5. Capt. Ernest Wagner Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
