On Ohio Route 49, 6 miles north of Ohio Route 47, on the right when traveling north.
The army of Major General Arthur St. Clair advanced from Camp Sulphur Springs on Wednesday Nov. 2nd, 1791 A.D. using where practical the old trail following the higher ground between the marshes, crossed the Stillwater River about noon and were . . . — — Map (db m74343) HM
On Ohio Route 49, 0.7 miles south of Ohio Route 47, on the right when traveling south.
The army of
Maj. General Arthur St. Clair
camped on the ridge to the east
from Sunday evening, October 30th,
until the morning of November 2nd 1791,
awaiting the forwarding of flour,
tents and heavy baggage. The troops
had advanced . . . — — Map (db m20250) HM
On Greenville-St Marys Brock Road South, 0.2 miles south of Ohio Route 185, on the right when traveling north.
Side A Phoebe Ann Mosey, also known as Annie Oakley, was born six miles northeast of here in what was then Woodland, later renamed Willowdell. Born in 1860 she was the sixth daughter born to Jacob and Susan Mosey. After the death of her . . . — — Map (db m59641) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 127) 0.2 miles north of U.S. 127, on the right when traveling north.
The army of Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair camped on the southern margin of Maple Swamp at the headwaters of Twin Creek. One and a half miles west of this site at noon on October 11, 1791 A.D. on account of the marshy condition of the ground it was . . . — — Map (db m119902) HM
Near Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road, 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 121, on the left when traveling west.
Built by the Army of
General Arthur St. Clair
in October 1791
and used as a military post
during the campaigns against
the North-Western Indian tribes
MCMVII — — Map (db m19885) HM
On Ohio Route 121 at Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road (County Route 24), on the right when traveling south on State Route 121.
Site of
Fort Jefferson
The most advanced post
established by General St. Clair
on his campaign
against the Northwestern
Indian Tribes in 1791. — — Map (db m138773) HM
On Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road, 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 121, on the left when traveling west.
Fort Jefferson. During the Indian Wars of 1790-1795, the United States built a chain of forts in the contested area of what is today western Ohio. These forts were built as a result of various tribes of the region attacking the encroaching . . . — — Map (db m20254) HM
Dedicated to the heroes of our community who served our country and who sacrificed their lives on the land, sea, and in the sky that freedom might live
In Memoriam
Alvin H. Young •
Frank R. Aten •
Ohmer Stephen Stravser •
Bill M. . . . — — Map (db m243550) WM
On Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road, 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 121, on the left when traveling west. Reported damaged.
Fort Jefferson was just a link in a chain of forts stretching north from Fort Washington (Cincinnati) to Fort Deposit (Waterville).
During the Indian War of 1790-1795, the United States felt it necessary to build forts in contested . . . — — Map (db m165698) HM
On Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road, on the right when traveling east.
Beneath this spot a wooden
treaded stairway was discovered
leading into a passageway
to well or magazine pit 80 feet
to southwest, the passageway
was six feet deep, three feet
wide and lined with posts and
puncheons. — — Map (db m166324) HM
On Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road, on the right when traveling east.
A twenty five foot well or
magazine pit was excavated at
this location.
The opening was five feet
square and the walls were
lined with timbers.
Among other things, a wooden
windlass was found at the bottom
of the well and is now at . . . — — Map (db m166327) HM
On Public Square at West Main Street (Ohio Route 502), on the right when traveling west on Public Square.
In 1890, while on a business trip in France, Mr. Daniel Henne, Jr., a local grain elevator operator, met and fell in love with these two little tykes. Made of Pewter, the two kids were purchased, crated and shipped to Greenville. Mr. Henn decided . . . — — Map (db m193041) HM
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 121) near East Park Dr., on the right when traveling west.
1793 - 1934
Greene Ville
Headquarters
United States Army
1793 - 1795
first bridge built here
by
Maj. General Anthony Wayne
in
campaign against Indians
1793
— — Map (db m157112) HM WM
On North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 118) at Garst Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Broadway Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m87126) HM
On Martin Street (Ohio Route 571) at Washington Avenue (Ohio Route 49/121), on the left when traveling west on Martin Street.
Annie Oakley was a trailblazer whose achievements opened up new opportunities for women.
As a sharpshooter with Buffalo Bill's Wild West, she helped people relive the perilous and heroic days of the frontier. She became a role model for females . . . — — Map (db m193048) HM
On Broadway Street (Ohio Route 118) at Main Street (Ohio Route 49), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
One of America's best-known sport shooters and entertainers of the late 1800s, Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Mosey (or Mozee) north of Versailles in Darke County in 1860. She achieved local fame for her shooting ability as a hunter while still in . . . — — Map (db m205096) HM
On Martin Street (Ohio Route 541) at Washington Avenue (Ohio Route 49/121), on the left when traveling west on Martin Street.
"I would like to see every woman know how to handle firearms as naturally as they know how to handle babies.” Annie took it upon herself to teach women how to shoot for sport and for protection. She estimated teaching 15,000 women throughout her . . . — — Map (db m193052) HM
On Wilson Drive, on the right when traveling east.
This flagpole is dedicated to
Major General Anthony Wayne
and the
American Indian Nations
that participated
at the
1795 Peace Treaty
at Greene Ville
Headquarters of the United States Army 1793- 1796
The U.S. Army was here under . . . — — Map (db m157113) HM
On North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 118) at Wilson Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway Street.
In 1870, George Buchy fled the Alsace-Lorraine region when it was invaded by Germany and immigrated to the United States with the equivalent of $.85 to his name. He continued his travels from New York to Pittsburgh along the Ohio River then to . . . — — Map (db m193027) HM
Near West Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling south.
south side
Erected & donated A.D. 1903
by Frank McWhinney & wife
in honor and memory
of the Union soldiers
of Darke County, Ohio,
living or dead, who served
in the War of 1861-1865.
Also, of all soldiers
of Darke County, . . . — — Map (db m93156) WM
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 49) at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
Site of
Fort Greene-Ville
»»««
The largest pioneer fort
in Ohio, built in 1793, by
General Anthony Wayne.
Here, August 5, 1795, the
Treaty was signed by which
much of present Ohio was
opened to White . . . — — Map (db m19878) HM
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 121) at East Park Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Dedicated
to our Veterans of
Darke County who
served our country
and who sacrificed
their lives that
freedom might live
This memorial presented by the Gold Star Mothers and
citizens of Darke County in grateful memory of those
who . . . — — Map (db m157114) WM
Near West Street at Union Street (Ohio Route 571), on the left when traveling south.
This cannon was secured and erected for Jobes Post G.A.R. and the Public by Hon. Harvey C. Garber
Member of United States Congress
May 29th 1904 — — Map (db m157115) HM WM
On Third Street at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Third Street.
In memory of
Major John Mills
a soldier of the Revolution
and Adjutant General
in Wayne’s Legion
also
the brave officers and soldiers
who died during the occupancy
of
Fort Greeneville
from
1793 to 1976 — — Map (db m157116) WM
On Stingley Road (County Route 57) 0.2 miles west of Smith Road (County Route 386), on the left when traveling west.
James and Sophia Clemens’ lives are part of a story of tens of thousands of people of color who migrated north in search of land to farm and better lives during the first half of the 19th century. In 1818, James Clemens (1781-1870) purchased 387 . . . — — Map (db m168860) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 502) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Signed near this location on
Aug. 3, 1795
Line Drawing of the Principal Figures
in the signing of the treaty
1. Anthony Wayne
2. Little Turtle • 3. William Wells
4. William Henry Harrison
5. William Clark • 6. Meriwether Lewis . . . — — Map (db m28801) HM
Side A: Tecumseh
One of the most influential Native Americans of the 19th century, Tecumseh was born in 1768 in the Pickaway settlements on the Mad River and raised by older siblings at Old Town. A prominent Shawnee war leader who vigorously . . . — — Map (db m28646) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 49) at Main Street (Ohio Route 121), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Following General Anthony Wayne's victory at Fallen Timbers, members of the western tribes assembled at Fort Greene Ville to settle on terms of peace. Representatives of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Ottawas, Chippewa, Ottawa, Pattawatimi, . . . — — Map (db m244967) HM
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 49) at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
Placed
to Commemorate the
Treaty of Greeneville
Signed August 3, 1795 by
General Anthony Wayne
Representing the
United States Government
and the chiefs and agents of the
Allied Indian Tribes
of the
Territory Northwest
of the . . . — — Map (db m19883) HM
On Wilson Drive, 0.2 miles east of North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 118), on the right when traveling east.
Gen. William Henry Harrison, United States
Gov. Lewis Cass, Michigan Territory
A Bowery was built to conduct treaty negotiations
with eight Native American Indian Nations
Wyandot, Delaware, Shawanee, Ottawa,
Seneca, Miami, . . . — — Map (db m193031) HM WM
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 49/121) just south of West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In recognition of
the patriotism of
the people of
Darke County
who oversubscribed their
War Savings Quota in 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m214740) HM WM
On Water Street at Ash Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
Water Street Cemetery
burial ground for
early Greenville pioneers
1816 to 1853
placed by
Fort Greeneville Chapter
Daughters of
the American Revolution
1972 — — Map (db m157120) HM
On Ohio Route 49, 2.2 miles north of Ohio Route 47, on the left when traveling north.
The army of
Major General Anthony Wayne
camped on the rising ground immediately
eastward on the night of July 28th, 1794 A.D.
After advancing twelve miles from headquarters
at Fort Greene Ville on the expedition against
the Indian tribes . . . — — Map (db m20252) HM
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 121) at West Wayne Street (Ohio Route 726), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
On its 13 day journey, carrying the body of Pres. Abraham Lincoln to Springfield, Ill.
In New Madison, hundreds of mourners stood in the rain expressing reverent respect as the nine car funeral train slowly passed by on that pre-dawn morning . . . — — Map (db m107351) HM
On Main street (Ohio Route 121) at Fayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Main street.
Fort Black a sturdy log outpost was erected immediately southwest of this site in the fall of 1813 under the direction of Lieutenant James Black commanding a detachment of Preble County troops in order to protect the pioneer settlers against bands . . . — — Map (db m74986) HM
On Duffield Street (Ohio Route 726) 0.2 miles south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
(front)
Dedicated to the Veterans of
the World War
1917 — 1918
and in memory
of the
Veterans of our former wars
through
the efforts of
Laroy Farst Post 245
(rear)
Honor Roll
(71 names, 7 killed in . . . — — Map (db m136781) WM
On Duffield Street (Ohio Route 726), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Veterans of
World War II
1941 – 1945
Korean War
1950 – 1953
and in memory of all Veterans
of this community who have
served in the armed forces
through
the efforts of
Laroy Farst Post 245
I pledge . . . — — Map (db m136784) WM
On Duffield Street (Ohio Route 726), on the right when traveling south.
Remembering those
who defend
our freedom
all gave some
some gave all
honoring Veterans
past, present, future
American Legion Post 245 — — Map (db m136785) WM
Near Fort Nesbit Eaton Road (County Route 138) 0.2 miles south of Gibbs Road (County Route 246). Reported missing.
Built on this high ridge, Fort Nesbit (Nisbet) offered protection for settlers, travelers, and army supply trains in northern Preble and southern Darke counties during the War of 1812. It was part of a chain of forts that extended from Fort St. . . . — — Map (db m75106) HM
On Ohio Route 127 near Cohee when traveling south.
Annie Oakley America's "Little Sure Shot" was born in northeastern Darke County, Ohio, and spent her childhood days in the house on this site. At that time the dense virgin forest surrounded her home and Annie shot and trapped wild game to help pay . . . — — Map (db m82177) HM
On Union City Gateway Trail east of North State Line Road, on the right when traveling east.
Union City
Indiana - Ohio
The Hub of Two Great States
In the spring of 1849 not a single railroad had yet run through western Ohio and into Indiana.
Several east central Indiana businessmen met in the woods where Union City now . . . — — Map (db m228389) HM
Near Union City Gateway Trail east of South Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
It was first known in 1900 as the J. A. Long Creamery located at 120 East Elm in Union City, Ohio. As the business continued to grow it was moved to 304 East Elm in 1915. The plant produced butter, bottled buttermilk and sold ice.
In January . . . — — Map (db m228392) HM
Near Union City Gateway Trail east of South Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
Transportation has always been important to the history of Union City Union City was at one time the nation's largest railroad hub Thus, Union City's title The Hub City.
Union City was home to the Ross Carriage Manufacturing Company as well . . . — — Map (db m228393) HM
On Union City Gatway Trail east of North State Line Road, on the left when traveling east.
In 2006, the community started working on plans to link the Indiana and Ohio Villages and provide for a stopping and starting point on the Rails-to-Trails Path. This cross state connector will also provide connecting the Railroad Park Trail on . . . — — Map (db m228387) HM
Near Union City Gateway Trail east of South Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
In the Spring of 1849, not a single railroad had yet run through western Ohio and into Indiana. Several east central Indiana businessmen met in the woods where Union City now stands for the purpose of deciding where the states first rail line . . . — — Map (db m228395) HM
On Union City Gateway Trail east of South Market Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Union City, Ohio Fire Department was first organized around 1854. At that time, firefighting consisted of volunteers with leather fire buckets and hooked ladders. About 1864, the department purchased a hose cart, which was transported by . . . — — Map (db m228391) HM
On South Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
John I. Parent founded the Parent Elevator in 1882. It was incorporated in 1906. The Parent Elevator was the oldest grain elevator in eastern Indiana or western Ohio. They dealt in grain, feed, coal, and seed. The Parent Elevator was under family . . . — — Map (db m228396) HM
On Long Road (County Route 345) at Rehmert’s Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Long Road.
On this site in 1839, on 1 ½ aces, kindly donated by Nickolas Marchal, a
log church 32 ft. x 40 ft. x 18 ft. high was built by he and
his sons. It was to be called St. Valbert Parish.
It was the first Catholic Church in this area and . . . — — Map (db m120363) HM
On Spencer Road (County Route 103) at Houschitt Road (County Route 130), on the right when traveling north on Spencer Road.
World famous sharpshooter Annie
Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses
August 13, 1860 in a log cabin 1028
feet due east of here on land that
had been in the Swallow family
line for 127 years at the time this
memorial was dedicated in June 1981
by . . . — — Map (db m128360) HM
Near North Star- Fort Loramie Rd (County Route 18).
While at this site, imagine
the legendary Annie Oakley
“Little Sure Shot”
Standing and gazing at
her family’s graves
Father
Jacob Mosey (Moses)
1799- 1866
four of her siblings
Mary Jane 1851-1867
Elizabeth . . . — — Map (db m128361) HM
