Near Lima in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Founders and Patriots of Allen County, Ohio
Ohio Sesquicentennial marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 13, 2013
1. Founders and Patriots of Allen County, Ohio Marker
close up of marker, showing text
Erected 1953 by Ohio Chapter, National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 40° 47.854′ N, 84° 6.514′ W. Marker is near Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of Ottawa Road (Ohio Route 65) and North West Street (Ohio Route 115), in the median on Ottawa Road. marker is in a small three cornered park at the “fork in the road” intersection of two State highways, north of Lima, Ohio. A tall pine tree next to the monument serves as a land mark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4150 Ottawa Rd, Lima OH 45801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Allen County’s First Settlement (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Henry Boose Site (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lima (approx. 2 miles away); More Than a Game (approx. 2.7 miles away); Rotary Riverwalk & Ottawa River Bikeway (approx. 3.3 miles away); East Cemetery
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Additional keywords. National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 13, 2013
2. Founders and Patriots Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 13, 2013
3. Marker Site
note tall pine tree, marker is in small grassy area at a fork between two VERY busy highways
I parked at a gas station across the road, and very carefully crossed the street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2014, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
