Erected by Crawford County Commissioners as a memorial to all veterans
Erected by Charles J. Thoman Camp No. 33 United Spanish War Veterans — — Map (db m195136) WM
For women's clothing, jewelry, gloves, and shoes Baumoel's was the place. Complete with its own glove fitting station, Baumoel's was equipped to satisfy women and young folk. Baumoel's had a change conveyor to transport payments and bills of sale in . . . — — Map (db m195152) HM
Samuel Norton, Albijence Bucklin, their families & Seth Holmes arrived at this historic site October 17, 1819. The first log residence was built 130 feet southwest of this monument. The Abel Carey Tannery was built on this site in the summer of . . . — — Map (db m155298) HM
Revolutionary War
Col. William Crawford
Capt. Biggs
Lt. Ashley
31 others who served with them
Civil War
Akers, Alex
Akers, Elbanen
Albright, Jacob
Ames, James
Andrews, Frank P.
Ashley, Franklin . . . — — Map (db m195150) WM
Dedicated to the women who served and those who kept the home fires burning
Remembering
with honor
the women of
the Scheerer
and Foreman
families
WAVES
WAC — — Map (db m195146) WM
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream it must be fought for protected and handed on for them to do the same.
Ronald Reagan
The cost of freedom is . . . — — Map (db m195381) WM
1. The Window at the Far Left represents the present looking down on the park below, cell phone in hand, the persons portrayed stand ready to keep a watchful eye on the park. 2. The Agricultural Panel salutes Crawford County's largest . . . — — Map (db m155300) HM
This monument, erected by lodge members and friends, is affectionately dedicated
to the memory of John Edward Hopley, 1850 - 1927, pioneer in Lincoln Highway development. First state consul for Ohio of the Lincoln Highway Association. In 1887 he . . . — — Map (db m135375) HM
In the early 20th century, the Linn Block building housed the Shaw Furniture Carpet Co., which sold household items in the late 193Os, the building housed Russell L. Rossman's Grocery Store, providing people with good foods until it became . . . — — Map (db m195155) HM
1830 - Cornelius Gilmore home built
Mid 1800s - Land registrar Thomas Gillespie
1914 - Fred Petersilge's Cafe and Saloon
1923 - New York Restaurant
1937-1957 - York Cafe-Bros. Gus & Harty Vallas
1957 - Ed Koch's . . . — — Map (db m195154) HM
In the early 20 century, the Picking Block housed merchant tailor Frank D. Thomas. Later throughout the 1920s, the building housed the Tri-County Real Estate Agency, Swain's Dry Cleaning, and Burns Studio photographers. In 1945, Henry's Studio moved . . . — — Map (db m195153) HM
On the banks on the Olentangy River, at the
bend where the stream turns southwest, is the
legendary site of Seccaium. This 17th century
village was located on the portage to the
Sandusky River, and was recognized by
Indians as a neutral . . . — — Map (db m80440) HM
In the early 1900s, this building hosted a candy shop that catered to the city's sweet tooth, aptly named the Bucyrus Candy Kitchen. While the Candy Kitchen provided delicious sweets to the community, the Loyal Order of Moose established their . . . — — Map (db m195151) HM
The Plains lay south and west of the Sandusky
River, bounded by the Olentangy River on the
east and Tymochtee Creek on the west. The local
black prairie soils mark the extent of the
grasslands, which were uncommon in the dense
eastern . . . — — Map (db m94535) HM
Side A Runaway slaves used a web of routes through Crawford County, most going through the city of Bucyrus. Present-day State Route 98 to State Route 4, laid out in 1822 from Norton in northern Delaware County through Bucyrus to Sandusky in . . . — — Map (db m107079) HM
For centuries this area was used by Indian
tribes as a hunting ground. Vast swamp forests
of elm, ash, beech, pin oak, and maple lay on all
sides. To the east, a large cranberry bog was
covered by water most of the year. Indian
hunting camps . . . — — Map (db m119771) HM
From 1942 until 1946, members of local churches and two railroad
auxiliaries operated a community-based free canteen for passing troops
on the platform of the Pennsylvania Railroad station. A grateful
region honored approximately 1.2 million of . . . — — Map (db m119779) HM
On February 25, 1918, plans were approved for a new engine house to be built at Crestline. The cost was to be shared by the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad, the Pennsylvania Railroad and the US Government. Construction of the engine house . . . — — Map (db m299015) HM
This memorial is dedicated in honor and memory of the men and women whose service and sacrifice in both war and peace helped preserve the freedoms of humanity
World War I 1914 ★ 1918
World War II 1941 . . . — — Map (db m206776) WM
1968 World Champions Detroit Tigers- Player
1984 World Champions Detroit Tigers- Batting Coach
AL Record, 107 Pinch Hits
AL Record, 16 Pinch Hit Home Runs
Major League Record, 74 RBIs Pinch Hitting
1968 Batted .462 as . . . — — Map (db m284829) HM
Dedicated to
J. F. McMahon
First L. H. Consul
Crestline, O.
May 1, 1922
Dedicated to
A. F. Bement
Vice President & Sec
Lincoln Highway Ass'n
May 1, 1922 — — Map (db m284828) HM
This Depot, dedicated on December 27, 1900, served as division headquarters for the Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis railroad, commonly called the Big Four. Peak passenger usage occurred during and after World War I when 32 trains . . . — — Map (db m20370) HM
Dedicated in this bicentennial year
to the men and women who
served their country with honor
in all conflicts for freedom
Re-dedicated as “Flag Plaza” this 11th day of November 2006
by the Galion Veterans Memorial Commission . . . — — Map (db m20374) HM
Replica marker
commemorating the
Lincoln Highway
which passed through
Galion from 1913 to
1921. Known here at
that time as Lincoln
Way West and East.
The Galion Area
Betterment Commission — — Map (db m181450) HM
This cannon, formerly mounted on the U.S.S. Constitution Old Ironsides was obtained by the City of Galion from the Boston Navy Yards in 1934.
The Constitution, build in 1797, saw action in the Barbary Coast War and the War of 1812. After many . . . — — Map (db m194245) HM
Members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion comprise the Legion Family, which has a combined national membership of nearly 3 million.
American Legion
Chartered in 1919, the American Legion is . . . — — Map (db m284859) HM WM
This Chair of Honor will remain unoccupied and will stand in the place of remembrance until we attain the fullest possible accounting for all of our missing POW and MIA heroes.
You Will Not Be Forgotten
The National League of Families . . . — — Map (db m284862) WM
The non-denominational Cross Memorial is dedicated to all of the New Washington-area Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and were killed in action (KIA) while protecting our freedoms and way of life.
The local KIAs from World War II, . . . — — Map (db m284843) WM
Dedicated
in memory of those
killed in action
who gave their lives in service
to The United States Of America
World War II
John A. Bechtel Bruce Beighey Elwood Carpenter Walter Cook Paul Fagan Clement Falter James . . . — — Map (db m284845) WM
The current American flag is made up of thirteen horizontal red and white stripes representing the thirteen original colonies and a blue field with fifty white five-pointed stars representing the 50 U.S. states. The evolution of our flag includes: . . . — — Map (db m284858) WM
This veterans memorial park honors all New Washington Area Veterans who although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal: to valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these veterans will continue to live on . . . — — Map (db m284857) WM
This beautiful mural honoring New Washington-area Veterans was designed and painted by Dean Davis from Whitehouse, Ohio, who explains his inspiration here:
"This mural is a chance to showcase how the history of armed services is . . . — — Map (db m284840) HM WM
In memory of Howard Clady Sergeant USA World War II
Sponsored by the Howard & Vera Clady Family (Jan, Jim [USA Vietnam], Dan [USMC), Dave [USMC), Donna, Dick, Doug, Deb, Jane)
In memory of Harold Heydinger Private 1st Class USA World War II . . . — — Map (db m301675) WM
Ohio's flag is the only U.S. state flag shaped like a swallow-tail pennant. A flag with this shape is called a burgee. The flag was designed by John Eisenmann and adopted as the state flag in 1902.
Despite its unusual shape, the Ohio state . . . — — Map (db m284856) HM WM
The Purple Heart is presented to U.S. military service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action as recognition of their sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington in . . . — — Map (db m284860) HM
Silver Star Medal
The Silver Star is presented to recognize gallantry in battle and is the third highest ranking award for valiant actions. It is awarded to U.S. Armed Forces service members to recognize heroism for action against an enemy . . . — — Map (db m284861) WM
The Village of New Washington. Nicknamed "Dutchtown" for the many German families that settled in this area, New Washington was platted in 1833 by George Washington Meyers, who arrived in Cranberry Township in 1826. Prominent Austrian romantic . . . — — Map (db m179446) HM
This garden is a living tribute to all of America's Veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to fulfill . . . — — Map (db m284847) WM
Motto: Aim High Fly, Fight, Win
Colors: Ultramarine Blue and Gold
Nicknames: Flyboy, Airmen
Mascot: Nova the Falcon
Anniversary: September 18
Anthem: Wild Blue Yonder
Motto: Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
Nicknames: Jarheads; Devil Dogs; Leathernecks
Mascot: English Bulldog
Anniversary: November 10
Anthem: The Marines' Hymn
On November 10, 1775, two . . . — — Map (db m284846) HM WM
Motto: Non Sibi Sed Patriae (Not Self But Country)
Nicknames: Seaman; Mariner; Seafarer
Mascot: Bill the Goat
Anniversary: October 13
Anthem: Anchors Aweigh
The modern U.S. Navy was first . . . — — Map (db m284842) HM WM
In every war, the nation has used men from this community. This significant mound, once covered with flowers, and now flags, is dedicated to the Nations dead, which insures that no soldier is forgotten on Memorial Day.
Adam Link, one of the . . . — — Map (db m284834) HM WM
Long known to the Indians for the mineral spring water, this land was purchased in 1819 by Samuel Knisley. After 1880 it was developed as a resort area by Dr. Jerome Bland, who also established a cattle and horse breeding farm. In 1930 the land . . . — — Map (db m94709) HM
