Washington Township near Texas in Henry County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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Oak Tree

Photographed By Michael Baker, April 20, 2016

1. Oak Tree Marker

Inscription. This Oak tree was planted in 1836 by the Ottawa Indians in honor of Martha A. Edwards Showman, the first white child born in Washington Township, Henry County, Ohio.

Erected by Henry County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 41° 25.369′ N, 83° 58.031′ W. Marker was near Texas, Ohio, in Henry County. It was in Washington Township. Marker was on Old U.S. 24, on the right when traveling west. A smallish marker on the bank above the roadway. The tree is directly north 100 feet or so. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 5352 Old US 24, Liberty Center OH 43532, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Texas Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); James Durbin (approx. 1.1 miles away); Liberty Center

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); Prairie des Mascoutins / Damascus (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fredrick Steward Memorial Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); Rex Lingruen (approx. 2½ miles away); Liberty Center, Ohio / Wabash Depot (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Texas.

Photographed By Michael Baker, April 20, 2016

2. Oak Tree Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 18, 2021

3. Oak Tree Marker

The tree was removed due to tree rot and the marker was removed also. This statue now stands in its place.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2016, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on January 19, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2016, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.