Bridge Destroyed by fire 5-17-91
Cross Over The Bridge Committee
formed 7-29-91 to raise $150,000
to restore the Parker Bridge
& also the Swartz Bridge.
Committee's goal was achieved and
the bridge was dedicated 10-25-92
Federal & . . . — — Map (db m166053) HM
1950 - 1955 Korea
1961-1975 Vietnam
Veterans
In memory of those who served when their nation called.
Erected by Earl Green Post No. 344 American Legion
Black - Lamberjack Post No. 3759 V.F.W. — — Map (db m193541) WM
In remembrance of those who gave their lives and as a tribute in honor of those who served in the armed forces of the United States during the World War 1941 - 1945 — — Map (db m193540) WM
Indian Trail Caverns, first opened in 1927, is one of many caves that occur on the dolomite ridge traversed by State Route 568 in Wyandot and Hancock counties. Sheriden Cave, a karst sinkhole associated with the caverns, was discovered in 1989. It . . . — — Map (db m93656) HM
This building was dedicated 12 January 1915 by Rt. Rev. Joseph Schrembs D.D. Bishop of Toledo
Rev. Aloys M. Fish Ph. D.O.M.D. Pastor
Thomas F. Huber Architect
William H. Snyder Builder — — Map (db m193716) HM
Our Lady of Consolation Parish (originally St. Edward's)
was founded in 1868. The statue of Our Lady of
Consolation was brought from Luxembourg in 1875.
On May 24, the statue was carried in solemn procession
from nearby Frenchtown. The . . . — — Map (db m193714) HM
Burning of Crawford
»»««
One-half mile northeast,
June 11, 1782, the Indians
burned Colonel William Crawford
at the stake, in revenge for
massacre of the Christian
Moravian Indians by William-
son's earlier . . . — — Map (db m20362) HM
Colonel William Crawford
Colonel William Crawford, a lifelong friend of George Washington, was born in Virginia in 1722. He was married twice, first to Ann Stewart and later to Hannah Vance. In 1755, he served with Colonel Edward Braddock in . . . — — Map (db m193001) HM
(center plaque)
Dedicated in memory of Col. Wm. Crawford who was born in 1722, in what is now Berkeley County, West Virginia, and was burned at the stake, one half mile northeast of here down in the valley, on June 11, 1782, by the . . . — — Map (db m221839) HM
Prairie grasslands were once widely scattered across western Ohio. One of Ohio's best remaining prairies, Killdeer Plains is dominated by tall grasses such as the big bluestem and plays host to some unique species of wildlife such as the eastern . . . — — Map (db m94525) HM
Ohio's
Revolutionary
Memorial
Trail
Text on South Side :
Harrison's March - 1813
- - - - -
2
Mile to
Crawford's
Burning
Text on North Side :
Harrison's March - 1813
- - - - . . . — — Map (db m93691) HM
"In lasting tribute to the sons & daughters of McCutchenville and its surrounding community who served in the wars of their country" — — Map (db m194207) WM
The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here during the American Revolutionary period 1776 1976 — — Map (db m104224) HM
In honor of
Albert McDannel - WWII Seabees
Perry McDannel - WWII US Navy
Richard McDannel - Korea US Navy
Albert Niederkohr - WWII USS Army — — Map (db m194460) WM
Main headgquarters of Gen
Wm. H. Harrison's army in
the War of 1812.
Many of his soldiers who
died in battle are buried in
this courthouse yard. — — Map (db m193751) HM
In memory of Alice Fleck McGann 1902-2000
Alice was the daughter of Louis and Rose (O'Brien) Fleck. She was the last living grandchild of Patrick O'Brien.
Patrick O'Brien owned most of this river front area, 1870-1910. He cared for . . . — — Map (db m194448) HM
[Front Side]
George Washington and Col. Crawford's friendship began while Washington was acting surveyor for Lord Fairfax in the Shenandoah Valley in 1749, and continued until Col. Crawford's death.
Col. Crawford's record is as . . . — — Map (db m21386) HM
[Front side of marker]: "Departure of the Wyandot Indians"
The 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs opened much of northwest Ohio to white settlement. In return, the U.S. Government granted the Wyandot Nation permanent use of the Grand Reserve . . . — — Map (db m26527) HM
Fort Ferree
built by Gen. Harrison's Army, 1812.
Overland Inn
1814 until 1846, on site Elks Lodge.
Indian Spring
used by Indians 1730 to 1843.
Col. Crawford's Army drank at Spring June 4, 1782.
Charles Dickens stopped at Inn and Spring, . . . — — Map (db m114533) HM
The Wyandot Memorial Association installed this flag pole, which was near the All Veterans Memorial in Harrison Smith Park, so it could continue "Honoring veterans of all wars [while remaining] dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice"
. . . — — Map (db m195111) WM
Evangelical Circuit Riders visited this area in the 1830’s bringing the Word of God to German speaking settlers. In 1845 a need was felt for a regular place of worship and a log meeting house was built near this location known as “Indian . . . — — Map (db m107100) HM
Dedicated to Wyandot County Veterans who honorably served and continue to serve their country in time of war and conflict
Freedom is not free — — Map (db m194462) WM
In memory of PFC William Naus an Upper Sandusky resident who served his nation in World War I - A member of company A, 146th infantry regiment 37th infantry division, American Expeditionary Force killed in action - France - 26 September 1918
. . . — — Map (db m195113) HM WM
1861-1865
The above six-word inscription -- now faded with time -- appeared on this rock after the
Robbins Post had finalized the purchase of one & a half acres from the Pennsylvania Railroad in the early 1920s. The remaining 24 Civil War . . . — — Map (db m195112) WM
These are two things Robert "Robby” Lee embodied in all he did in his career and in the community he loved. His athletic accomplishments in high school, drew regional attention. Robby was active in football and track and field. Upon graduation in . . . — — Map (db m194463) HM
Stephan Lumber Company. This brick structure, built around 1905, is all that remains of the Stephan Lumber Company following a fire in 1978. Woodshop scenes in the 1994 motion picture “The Shawshank Redemption” were filmed in the . . . — — Map (db m119665) HM
This "Stepping Stones” area on the Sandusky River has been a large part of local
history. Legend has it that the Wyandotte Indians used the stones to cross the river from their reservation to the Mission Church. In the year 1817 the United States . . . — — Map (db m194445) HM
Conceived by leaders of the automobile industry to encourage the building of "good roads," the Lincoln Highway was established in 1913 as the first transcontinental automobile route in the United States. It traversed twelve states and 3,389 . . . — — Map (db m93866) HM
Ohio's
Revolutionary
Memorial
Trail
Text on North Side :
Harrison's March - 1813
- - - - -
24
Miles to
Fort
Morrow
Text on South Side :
Harrison's March - 1813
- - - - - . . . — — Map (db m94531) HM
By resolution of the Harrison Smith Park Commission passed June 1, 1931 this tree to be known as Tschanen Elm was dedicated to the memory of Charles Frederick
Tschanen in recognition of his services as designer of Harrison Smith Park
and as . . . — — Map (db m194294) HM
The American Flag is the symbol
of our nation whose sons and daughters have
Stood in its defense. This mural is dedicated
to their service and in honor of all Veterans.
Painted by Marilyn Reed
of
Marilyn's Artistry
July 4, 2011 — — Map (db m193749) HM WM
Wyandot County’s third and current courthouse was
constructed from 1899-1900. Designed by the firm of
Yost & Packard, the architects of courthouses in Wood,
Harrison, and other counties, the building is a wonderful
example of Beaux-Arts . . . — — Map (db m119711) HM
The Wyandot Memorial Association dedicated this flag pole in recognition of the War of 1812 Bicentennial (2012-2015)
In honor of the men who served at Fort Ferree during the war years and in memory of the unknown soldiers who died there and . . . — — Map (db m194280) WM
"No commander was ever
privileged to lead a finer force;
no commander ever derived
greater inspiration from
the performance of his troops."
Gen. John J. Pershing — — Map (db m194458) WM
Brow of hill above was the site
of Wyandot Indian Council House
1819 to Jan. 16, 1850.
Building was covered with bark.
First Wyandot County Teachers
Association organized Aug. 25, 1848.
First newspaper published in
Wyandot County March . . . — — Map (db m26563) HM
Built with Government funds in 1824
Used by the Wyandot Indians till 1843
First American Methodist Mission
Designated as a Shrine
by the
1960 Methodist General Conference — — Map (db m26604) HM
Founded by John Stewart, a black man, in 1816, the Wyandott Indian Mission became the first officially recognized mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America three years later. A stone Mission Church was built on this spot in 1824, under . . . — — Map (db m26557) HM
