Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Stewart
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2008
1. John Stewart Marker
JOHN
STEWART
——
Apostle to the
Wyandot Indians
Father
of missions of
the Methodist
Episcopal Church
Erected 1916.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 40° 50.193′ N, 83° 16.695′ W. Marker is in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, in Wyandot County. Marker is at the intersection of East Church Street and North 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Sandusky OH 43351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wyandot Mission Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wyandot Mission Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Departure of the Wyandot Indians (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wyandott Indian Mission (about 400 feet away); Wyandot County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wyandot County World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wyandot County Vietnam War Memorial
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More about this marker. To view this historic marker, when traveling on US 23, take the exit for state routes 53 and 67 and head south towards the village of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, for approximately 1.6 miles. Then look to turn left (east) on East Church Street. Upon turning onto East Church Street, head east for approximately 0.2 miles and then on the left, between two historic markers, is the side entrance to the cemetery that leads directly to the Wyandot Mission Church. The historical marker is affixed to a grave just south of the Wyandot Mission Church.
Also see . . .
1. John Stewart, First Missionary. Excerpt from the book "Moccasin Trails to the Cross" by Thelma Marsh. (Submitted on January 26, 2010.)
2. The Legacy of John Stewart and the Wyandot. (Submitted on December 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional keywords. Multiracial Americans
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2008
2. John Stewart Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
