Greenville in Darke County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Annie Oakley
“Little Sure Shot”
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 3, 2018
1. Annie Oakley Marker
close up, side A
This marker honors the memory of a beloved native of Darke County, the famous sharp- shooter, Annie Oakley. Within a radius of a few miles of this site Annie- -
Was born at Woodland (Willow Dell)
Spent her early childhood at North Star,
Enjoyed her last days at Greenville, and
Lies buried at Brock.
There are markers at North Star and Brock and at the Darke County “Garst Museum” in Greenville there may be seen the world’s finest collection of Annie Oakley material.
Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Anne Moses in 1860. the daughter of Jake and Suzanne Moses. At the age of 15 she shot a match at Cincinnati, Ohio with Frank Butler whom she later married. In 1884, Annie joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and toured 18 years throughout America and Europe. She was ac- claimed on both continents and gave command performances to royalty in England, France, Germany, and Russia. Following her retirement Annie returned to Darke County where she died in 1926. Her husband gave her the stage name of “Annie Oakley;” her close friend, Sitting Bull, gave her the name of “Little Sure Shot.”
Erected 1954 by her many friends and neighbors.
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Location. 40° 6.43′ N, 84° 38.219′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Ohio, in Darke County. Marker is at the intersection of North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 118) and Garst Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Broadway Street. It is at the Garst Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 N Broadway St, Greenville OH 45331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boulder (within shouting distance of this marker); Zachary Lansdowne (within shouting distance of this marker); buchy's (within shouting distance of this marker); Treaty of Greene Ville Peace Medals (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anthony Wayne Flag Pole (about 700 feet away); War of 1812 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Darke County Civil War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Greenville Union Cemetery Cannon (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
More about this marker. This historical marker was for many years in a small roadside park 8 miles away in rural Darke County, Ohio. Marker was at or near this postal address: 9846 U.S. 127, Versailles OH. It was located at 40° 11.901′ N,
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 2, 2018
2. Annie Oakley Marker
close up, side B
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 3, 2018
3. Annie Oakley Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 3, 2018
4. Annie Oakley Marker
marker as seen from a distance
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 3, 2018
5. Annie Oakley Marker
looking back south along North Broadway
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
6. Annie Oakley “Little Sure Shot” Marker at its old location
40° 11.901′ N, 84° 35.054′ W, on U.S. 127 near Versalles.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 3, 2018
7. Annie Oakley Marker
Map shown on the marker. "You Are Here" no longer applies. This was the former location for this marker, out north of town on US 127. It is now in Greenville.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
8. Annie Oakley “Little Sure Shot” Marker
road side park plaque, left behind at the original location of this marker.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2015
9. Annie Oakley “Little Sure Shot” Marker
the Anthony Wayne Parkway seal
Photographed By Richard K. Fox, July 15, 1899
10. Annie Oakley - famous rifle shot and holder of the Police Gazette championship medal
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 700 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 3, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 6. submitted on August 13, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 7. submitted on July 3, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 8, 9. submitted on August 13, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 10. submitted on August 14, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
