Orwell in Ashtabula County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Adna R. Chaffee
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, April 18, 2008
1. Adna R. Chaffee Marker
Inscription.
Adna R. Chaffee was born in Orwell on April 14, 1842, and grew up on the family farm. He left home in 1861 to pursue a career in the military, enlisting first in the 6th U.S. Cavalry for service in the Civil War. Distinguishing himself in many battles, including Gettysburg, Chaffee rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He then fought in the Indian Wars of the West from 1867-1888, assisting in the capture of Geronimo and being promoted to the rank of Major. He also saw action in the Spanish American War, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the Philippine Insurrection. On January 9, 1904, Chaffee was promoted to Lt. General and became Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, the first to achieve this office without attending West Point. He retired in 1906. He died in 1914 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the highest military honors.
Adna R. Chaffee was born in Orwell on April 14, 1842, and grew up on the family farm. He left home in 1861 to pursue a career in the military, enlisting first in the 6th U.S. Cavalry for service in the Civil War. Distinguishing himself in many battles, including Gettysburg, Chaffee rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He then fought in the Indian Wars of the West from 1867-1888, assisting in the capture of Geronimo and being promoted to the rank of Major. He also saw action in the Spanish American War, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the Philippine Insurrection. On January 9, 1904, Chaffee was promoted to Lt. General and became Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, the first to achieve this office without attending West Point. He retired in 1906. He died in 1914 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the highest military honors.
Erected 2003 by Orwell/Grand Valley Chamber of Commerce and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 9-4.)
N, 80° 52.052′ W. Marker is in Orwell, Ohio, in Ashtabula County. Marker is at the intersection of South Maple Street (Ohio Route 45) and U.S. 322, on the right when traveling north on South Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orwell OH 44076, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Biography of Chaffee. (Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, April 18, 2008
2. Marker location, at the southwest corner of the intersection
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,388 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
