Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sylvania, Ohio

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sylvania, Ohio

1 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — 1850 Barn —

This is a replica of a barn built in 1850 on Sylvania-Metamora Road. In 2000, the original barn was dismantled and the timber beams were transported to the Historical Village where they were used in the reconstruction of the barn. The original . . . — — Map (db m103703) HM

2 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — 1858 Railroad Depot —

The showpiece of the Historical Village is the original railroad depot building that served Sylvania residents for 98 years, from 1858 to 1956. It is the oldest train depot in existance in the State of Ohio. Built in 1858 and originally . . . — — Map (db m103676) HM

3 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Alfred E. Knepper —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Alfred E. Knepper 1918-1943 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197488) WM

4 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Andrew Keeler —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Andrew Keeler 1916-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197482) WM

5 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Anthony Wieczorek —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Anthony Wieczorek 1909-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197429) WM

6 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Arthur P. Jones, Jr. —

This Tree Dedicated to the memory of Arthur P. Jones, Jr. 1920-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197558) WM

7 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Bernard O. Brown —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Bernard O. Brown 1922-1942 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197518) WM

8 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Chas William Jones —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Chas William Jones 1923-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197557) WM

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9 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Chester Zwayer —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Chester Zwayer 1925-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197447) WM

10 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Darrell Allen —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Darrell Allen 1921-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197498) WM

11 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — David Robinson —

This tree dedicated to the memory of David Robinson 1925-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197437) WM

12 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Don J. Doremus —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Don J. Doremus 1931-1953 who died for his country in Korea — — Map (db m197439) WM

13 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Don W. Moore —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Don W. Moore 1918-1943 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197562) WM

14 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Douglas Corbin —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Douglas Corbin 1922-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197520) WM

15 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Earl C. Yeager —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Earl C. Yeager 1917-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197428) WM

16 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Edward G. Carlson —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Edward G. Carlson 1920-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197521) WM

17 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — 32-48 — Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad — Ohio Historical Marker —

This rail line was the original route of the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad, the first railroad to operate west of the Allegheny Mountains. The train made its initial run on October 3, 1836 from Toledo to Adrian, a total of approximately thirty miles. . . . — — Map (db m27749) HM

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18 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Fred Fender —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Fred Fender 1921-1944 who died for his country In World War II — — Map (db m197491) WM

19 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Glen V. Mathewson —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Glen V. Mathewson 1924-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197561) WM

20 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Harold Jasmund —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Harold Jasmund 1920-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197489) WM

21 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Helen Keller —

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller

The first word understood by Helen Keller was water In honor of that day, we . . . — — Map (db m197425) HM

22 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Howard Pratt —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Howard Pratt 1925-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197446) WM

23 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Jack Nichols —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Jack Nichols 1920-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197563) WM

24 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — James Ellsworth Shively —

In Loving memory of James Ellsworth Shively Born Dec. 7, 1962 Died April 20, 1984 In Service Of his country — — Map (db m197568) WM

25 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — James S. Randall —

This tree dedicated to the memory of James S. Randall 1922-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197440) WM

26 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — James W. Berry —

This tree dedicated to the memory of James W. Berry 1920-1941 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197497) WM

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27 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Jess Bieber —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Jess Bieber 1924-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197496) WM

28 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Jim Glase —

Jim started and led the recreation programs in Sylvania for the Sylvania Area Recreation Coalition. Athletic leagues and facilities under Jim's direction laid the groundwork for the formation of the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District. Thousands . . . — — Map (db m197427) HM

29 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Kenneth Brodbeck —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Kenneth Brodbeck 1919-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197495) WM

30 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Kenneth Shull —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Kenneth Shull 1918-1943 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197436) WM

31 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — LCPL Kyle Sporleder —

In loving memory of LCPL Kyle Sporleder U.S.M.C. 1988-2008 — — Map (db m197564) WM

32 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Leon R. Harrwaldt —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Leon R. Harrwaldt 1925-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197490) WM

33 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Leroy Breier —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Leroy Breier 1925-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197517) WM

34 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Log Home —

This 1 1/2 story home was built in the 1840's. It was purchased in 1997 and moved to the Sylvania Historical Village from near Westin, Ohio, about 3 1/2 miles Southeast of Grand Rapids. The home was covered in asphalt shingles and had been . . . — — Map (db m104987) HM

35 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Max Wayne Berry —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Max Wayne Berry 1913-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197515) WM

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36 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Melvin Dauer —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Melvin Dauer 1913-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197493) WM

37 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Orin D. Reynolds —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Orin D. Reynolds 1923-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197438) WM

38 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — P.F.C. Frank O. Florez, Jr. —

P. F. C. Frank O. Florez, Jr. U.S. Army 23 June '45 27 Oct. '65 He stood for his nation and heritage. We shall not forget. — — Map (db m197566) WM

39 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Paul Taylor —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Paul Taylor 1920-1943 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197433) WM

40 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Railroad Car Barn —

This building is a reproduction of the center bays of the original Sylvania interurban car barn. It was located on South Main Street at Ten Mile Creek (near Sautter's Foodcenter). It houses two important pieces of Sylvania's rail history. . . . — — Map (db m103650) HM

41 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Ralph Vanglahn, Jr. —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Ralph Vanglahn, Jr., 1923-1943, who died for his country in World War II. — — Map (db m197431) WM

42 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Ray Sporleder —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Ray Sporleder 1922-1943 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197434) WM

43 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Raymond Conrad —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Raymond Conrad 1915-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197494) WM

44 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Remembering With Honor —

A gift to the Sylvavia area by its citizens to commemorate those who have fallen in our behalf dedicated with faith in the future May 28, 1984 In Rememberance Sylvania casualties in all wars Civil War 1861-1865 Charles Brown • B. . . . — — Map (db m198073) WM

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45 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Requiescat In Peace —

Wm. H. Abele 1892-1918 • Harry frving Allen 1886-1918 • John P. Amos 1890-1918 • Mauda Anderson 1895-1918 • Joseph A. Andrzejczak 1894-1918 • Glen B. Archer 1918 • Roy A. Aukerman 1918 • Henry Austin • Archie C. Avery 1889-1918 • . . . — — Map (db m191334) WM

46 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Richard B. Sullivan —

Richard B. Sullivan 1921-2001 World War II - Signal Mark U.S. Navy — — Map (db m197565) WM

47 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Richard Miller —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Richard Miller 1925-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197481) WM

48 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Richard Palmer —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Richard Palmer 1924-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197477) WM

49 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Robert Wood —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Robert Wood 1920-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197430) WM

50 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sister City Garden —

Enjoy this beautiful and peaceful setting on the grounds of the Sylvania Historical Village. It celebrates the alliance of Sylvania with its sister city of Woodstock, Ontario in Canada. This alliance was formed between the two cities in 1992. . . . — — Map (db m103611) HM

51 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Stone Academy —

This school is a half-scale replica of the two story school that was built on this site in 1844. It was named "Stone Academy" because it was built out of local cut quarry stone. In 1869, a brick building replaced it called "Sylvania High School". . . . — — Map (db m105029) HM

52 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvania Civil War Memorial —

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53 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvania Heritage Museum —

This circa 1902 house was the home and office of Dr. Uriah A. Cooke. His physician's office is still intact. Adjacent to the office is a replica of an early 1900's apothecary. The three-story house features the original hardwood flooring, window . . . — — Map (db m103578) HM

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54 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvania Historical Village —

The Sylvania Historical Village was established to collect, conserve, research, exhibit and interpret material and artifacts which contribute to an understanding of the history and development of Ohio, with emphasis on the Northwest Ohio . . . — — Map (db m173262) HM

55 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvania Korean War Memorial —

In Commemoration The people of Sylvania commemorate those Sylvanians who died in service to the United States In The Korean War William C. Kroll 1950-1953 Don J. Doremus — — Map (db m182439) WM

56 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvania Vietnam War Memorial — Reported damaged

. . . — — Map (db m197400) WM

57 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvania World War I Memorial —

In Commemoration The People of Sylvania Commemorate Those Sylvanians Who Died In Service To the United States In World War I 1917-1918 — — Map (db m182436) WM

58 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvania World War II Memorial —

In Commemoration The people of Sylvania commemorate those Sylvanians who died in service to the United States In World War II 1941-1945 — — Map (db m182438) WM

59 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Sylvester J. Pakulsky —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Sylvester J. Pakulsky 1926-1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197476) WM

60 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Tadeusz H. Turanski —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Tadeusz H. Turanski 1921 - 1944 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197432) WM

61 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — 69-48 — The Ability Center —

The Rotary Club of Toledo founded the “Toledo Society for Crippled Children” in 1920 to care for and treat children with disabilities, primarily those with polio. After a decade of fundraising and a substantial bequest from Edward Drummond Libbey, . . . — — Map (db m229639) HM

62 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — 55-48 — The Harroun Family Barn —

The David and Clarissa Harroun family migrated to Sylvania in 1835 and built their home, and in 1858 the barn, on this site. Four generations of this Harroun family called this property home, from 1835-1938. While here, David, Clarissa, and their . . . — — Map (db m94722) HM

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63 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — The Lathrops of Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio —

In 1850, Lucian Lathrop (1800-1873) and his second wife Larissa Titus Lathrop (1803-1878) built this two-story Greek Revival home on South Main Street, where they lived with his children Helen and James Jerome and his mother Azubah Putnam Lathrop. . . . — — Map (db m180989) HM

64 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — 54-48 — Toledo and Western Railway Company — Ohio Historical Marker —

Side A Toledo and Western Railway Company Sylvania was once the headquarters for the Toledo and Western Railway, an electric interurban line that provided service between Toledo and Pioneer with a branch line to . . . — — Map (db m94720) HM

65 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Toledo Memorial Park & Mausoleum —

In honor of these men whose vision and understanding created Toledo Memorial Park & Mausoleum Frank A. Atwell • Charles A. Clegg • Dorr Johnson • Seley La Dow • Norman Meyer • Edwin B. Parker • Ora Pelton • Ray . . . — — Map (db m191330) HM WM

66 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Wade L. Shull —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Wade L. Shull, 1925-1943, who died for his country in World War II. — — Map (db m197435) WM

67 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Wayne Morningstar —

This tree dedicated to the memory of Wayne Morningstar 1926-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197478) WM

68 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — William C. Kroll —

This tree dedicated to the memory of William C. Kroll 1932-1953 who died for his country in Korea — — Map (db m197442) WM

69 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — William Kramer —

This Tree Dedicated to the memory of William Kramer 1919-1945 who died for his country in World War II — — Map (db m197559) WM

70 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — World War Memorial Trees —

These trees furnished by the State Highway Department, planted November 11, 1940 to commemorate those from Lucas County, Ohio who gave their lives in the World War (1917-1918) were dedicated this date by Lucas County Council American Legion — — Map (db m197560) HM WM

71 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania, Sylvania Township — 62-48 — Centennial Terrace and Quarry / Fossil Park —

Centennial Terrace and Quarry. In 1931, the France Stone Company ceased operations. Robert Burge leased 19 acres of the site for recreational swimming and opened Centennial Quarry in 1934. Five years later, Burge and associates opened . . . — — Map (db m94772) HM

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72 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania, Sylvania Township — 43-48 — Hindu Temple and Heritage Hall —

The Hindu Temple of Toledo was established in 1981 for the growing Hindu and Jain communities in northwest Ohio. Religious functions were initially held in a house located on a 15-acre property purchased in 1983. The Temple, designed in a . . . — — Map (db m94783) HM

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