Washington Court House in Fayette County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
War Savings Quota
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2010
1. War Savings Quota Marker
the patriotism of
the people of
Fayette County
who oversubscribed their
War Savings Quota in 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee
Erected by Ohio War Savings Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 39° 32.169′ N, 83° 26.389′ W. Marker is in Washington Court House, Ohio, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street (U.S. 22/62) and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Court Street. Marker is on the SE wall of the county courthouse, near the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington Court House OH 43160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fayette County Court House / Washington Court House Riot of 1894 (here, next to this marker); Fayette County World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fayette County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Washington Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War Veterans Bridge
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2010
2. War Savings Quota Marker
SE facade of the county courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
