West Liberty in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
West Liberty Lion's Club Park
Multiple Markers
— Site of the Annual Labor Day Festival —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
1. West Liberty Lion's Club Park Marker
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Inscription.
West Liberty Lion's Club Park. Multiple Markers. These five acres of land are given by Dr. H. L. Mikesell, his wife Helena, and daughters, Lydia Jo and Jane (Younkman). Dr. Mikesell, a physician in the United States Army and in West Liberty, believed that experiencing the great out-of-doors was essential to good health. The family joins the Lion’s Club, the Village of West Liberty, and others in gifting these acres of land in hopes that they will provide happiness for children who will run and play on their lush green grasses; joy for their parents and families who watch and cheer for them; renewal for adults young and old who exercise upon the land seeking sound bodies and minds; and a con- tinued sense of community for those festival goers who refresh and strengthen their connection to this landscape each year and who remind us that at least once a year in The Village of West Liberty, Ohio, you can “go home again”. May these generously donated acres provide home, built of nature for anyone who wanders upon them, and may anyone who does so find themselves better, stronger, and more able to live life to the fullest. That’s the way Dr. Mikesell would have wanted it.
These five acres of land are given by Dr. H. L. Mikesell, his wife Helena,
and daughters, Lydia Jo and Jane (Younkman). Dr. Mikesell, a physician
in the United States Army and in West Liberty, believed that experiencing
the great out-of-doors was essential to good health. The family joins the
Lion’s Club, the Village of West Liberty, and others in gifting these
acres of land in hopes that they will provide happiness for children who
will run and play on their lush green grasses; joy for their parents and
families who watch and cheer for them; renewal for adults young and old
who exercise upon the land seeking sound bodies and minds; and a con-
tinued sense of community for those festival goers who refresh and
strengthen their connection to this landscape each year and who remind
us that at least once a year in The Village of West Liberty, Ohio, you can
“go home again”. May these generously donated acres provide home,
built of nature for anyone who wanders upon them, and may anyone who
does so find themselves better, stronger, and more able to live life to the
fullest. That’s the way Dr. Mikesell would have wanted it.
Erected 2011 by Mikesell Family, West liberty Village Council, West Liberty Lion's Club.
Location. 40° 15.337′ N, 83° 44.821′ W. Marker is in West Liberty, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is on Pickrelltown road (County Route 174) near east bank of Mad River, on the right when traveling east. marker is at the far north west corner of this 40 plus acre park. Main gate is on St Rt 245, or Baird Street. Marker is just off Pickrelltown Road at bridge over Mad River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 593 Baird Street, West Liberty OH 43357, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. there are multiple markers and memorials on this site
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
2. West Liberty Lion's Club Park Marker
seating area, Pickrelltown road is behind marker, Mad River just to left. This is the far NW corner of the park
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
3. Lion's Club Gate
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
4. West Liberty Lion's Club Park
this is a typical view of what takes place here on Labor Day weekend
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
5. West Liberty Lion's Club Park Information Bulletin Board
This "kiosk" was the Eagle Scout Project of Nick Davis
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
6. West Liberty Lion's Club Park
There are multiple markers, scattered throughout this park. Here are two along the backfield of the ball diamond
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
7. West Liberty Lion's Club Park Markers series
in memory of Don Yoder
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
8. another Lion's Club Park Marker
this one is for Pete Yoder
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
9. West Liberty Lion's Club Park
Main gate of park is on St Rt 245. This column is in memory of Phillip Roberts
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
10. the other column at the Lion's Club Park
this one is for Harold Taylor
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
11. West Liberty Lion's Club Park
this is what happens here ever year
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2014
12. Not All Markers and Monuments are Stone or Bronze
this is pretty self-explanatory
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 1, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.