Manufactured by the Holbrook Bell Foundry of East Medway, Massachusetts in 1853. Installed for use at the original Abbottsville Church location on Myers Tillman Road. In 1882, the Holbrook Bell was moved to the current Abbottsville Church location . . . — — Map (db m251666) HM
This bell tower reflects the original bell tower on the 1903 Ansonia School building that was opened for classes in October, 1903.
That 1903 building, constructed with red bricks, was two stories high, had eight rooms, a library, and a well . . . — — Map (db m251389) HM
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
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
Dedicated to the veterans of all wars who honorably served and to those who gave their lives in the service of our country.
"You are not forgotten
Ansonia, Ohio U. S. A. — — Map (db m251387) WM
These trees were planted by the Arcanum Garden Club in memory of the boys of Arcanum and community who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II. — — Map (db m251662) WM
1840 |
1848 | This dam is 8 ft tall, 165 ft long, 7 ft thick, on the other side is a levy that is 1/2 mile long, going upsteam. Another dam that is 7 ft tall and 65 ft long was built. This top dam and levies were built for high . . . — — Map (db m251678) HM
United States Marine Corps United States Navy United States Coast Guard 1790 U.S. Air Force Defenders of our freedom United States Army
Garrett Brown
Eagle Scout Project
Troop 79 Versailles
October 24, 2020
Dedicated to all . . . — — Map (db m251681) WM
Bear's Mill offers an exciting place to experience a bit of history in a strikingly beautiful setting. Built in 1849, the Mill has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975. It is one of the few operating water-powered . . . — — Map (db m251670) HM
This buggy axle and steel pipe was used to raise timber up to the second floors of the Mill.
The axle was used with a rope and pulley and was pulled by a horse or mule.
1847 — — Map (db m251668) HM
Douglas E. Dickey, Pfc U.S.M.C. Congressional Medal of Honor Rossburg, Ohio Sammy Barga, SGT. Army Ft. Recovery, Ohio Jack Beam, PFC. Army Union City, Ohio David Brown, SP/4 Army West Manchester, Ohio Donald E. Byrum, PFC. Army Ansonia, . . . — — Map (db m251672) WM
What is this barn by the mill?
Built in 1923, this barn's original use was for drying tobacco. In 1978, when Terry and Julie Clark bought the mill and property, they renovated this barn into their home. In 1991 they had a daughter. The . . . — — Map (db m251671) HM
This covered bridge began as a bucket list item of Jim Poeppelman (age 73), former board member and volunteer for the Friend's of Bear's Mill. Jim asked the previous owners of Bear's Mill, Terry and Julie Clark, if he could build a covered bridge . . . — — Map (db m251676) HM
This dome was on the Greenville courthouse from 1880 to 1973 when it needed replaced due to wood rot. The dome sat at the county garage until 1985 when Terry Clark saw it. He asked the county if you could have it for a gazebo, and they said yes. . . . — — Map (db m251674) HM WM
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
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
Examples of artifacts discovered during the H.R. McPherson excavation of 1930.
Larger Figure - Copper object believed to be ornament from helmet of cavalryman.
Smaller Figures - Obverse and reverse of insignia, probably from . . . — — Map (db m306834) HM
★★★ Revolutionary War Patriots ★★★
Lt. Col. George Gibson October 10, 1747 December 11, 1791 Service Virginia Continental Line 2nd Regiment U.S. Levies
Capt. Joseph Montfort April 2, 1728 April 27, 1792 . . . — — Map (db m306832) WM
An excavation in 1930 revealed the site of a blockhouse at this location.
Caption
A cross-sectional view of a two-story blockhouse, showing the internal structure from the front.
Courtesy of the John Carter Brown . . . — — Map (db m306830) HM
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
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
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 m306303) HM
Beneath this spot a wooden treated stairway was discovered leading into a passageway to a well, or magazine pit 80 feet to the southwest. The passageway was six feet wide, three feet deep and lined with posts and puncheons. — — Map (db m306829) HM
[Caption]:
Looking northwest into magazine well and underground passageway, 1930.
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 . . . — — Map (db m306833) HM
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 m256973) HM
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 m306304) HM
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 m306305) HM
The Darke County Connection
Citizens of the Miami Valley were made aware of Lincoln's funeral train through announcements in local newspapers. Sunday April 30, the train traveled into Darke County on a wet and chilly night. The train . . . — — Map (db m251661) HM
In memory of those fallen heroes that lie buried in this cemetery, who, by their patriotism and loyalty served God and country in the wars of our nation pray for them. — — Map (db m251944) WM
This flagpole was
donated by
Lucille Clark
in memory of
Clarence J. Clark
1987.
This flagpole is
dedicated to all
those who served
our country. — — Map (db m251943) WM
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
Recognizing the Buchy family legacy of support and commitment to the community and the arts and honoring Jim Buchy for his 24 years of service in the Ohio House of Representatives 84th District.
"The Buchy Bench" is a bronze sculpture meant . . . — — Map (db m306822) HM
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
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 the . . . — — Map (db m306824) HM
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
In 1795 James Elliot, a soldier in Anthony Wayne's American Legion, impressed with the plentiful wildlife, recorded in his journal: "The herds of deer and buffalo are literally innumerable...although the troops at Greene Ville hunt daily. Wolves . . . — — Map (db m251782) HM
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
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
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
In memory of
Major John Mills
a soldier of the Revolution
and Adjutant General
in Waynes Legion
also
the brave officers and soldiers
who died during the occupancy
of
Fort Greeneville
from
1793 to 1796 — — Map (db m298731) WM
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
Dedicated Oct. 20, 2019
A project sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville City Parks and by an Ohio Department of Natural Resources Grant
Chief Little Turtle sculpture created by Joshua Shepherd
Chief Little Turtle "Me-she-kin-no-quah" . . . — — Map (db m251741) HM
Citizen, businessman, public servanta true supporter of the community and its individuals.
The values of faith, family, and freedom have guided this gentleman through the years. A devout Lutheran with music as an inherent part of his life, . . . — — Map (db m306821) HM
This tree is planted in honor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' 75th Anniversary in 2024. The Division of Forestry, one of the oldest formal forestry programs in the nation, works to protect, sustainably manage, and expand Ohio's . . . — — Map (db m305657) HM
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
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 opposed . . . — — Map (db m28646) HM
Early in 1805, the Shawnee leader Tecums and his brother, Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, Established a Shawnee Indian village at the confluence Greenville and Mud Creeks. The village, a temporary home to 800 Shawnee, their lodges and council house, . . . — — Map (db m251781) HM
This altar was erected to commemorate the Kindling of the Council Fire at Headquarters in Greene Ville, on June 16, 1795, by Maj. Gen. Anthony Wayne, commander-in-chief of the United States Army and Indian Peace Commissioner. The Council Fire was . . . — — Map (db m251740) HM
Directly across from Greenville Creek from this point, was the north wall of the Fort at Greene Ville. From 1793 to 1797, the fort was the headquarters of The US Army, under the command of General Anthony Wayne. The largest stockaded fort ever . . . — — Map (db m251783) HM
The Star Spangled Banner with 15 Stars and 15 Stripes flew over Greene Ville at both the 1795 Green Ville Peace Treaty and during the 1814 Peace and Friendship Treaty with Major General William Henry Harrison.
Major General Anthony Wayne . . . — — Map (db m306827) HM
This catalpa tree was planted & raised from a seed pod collected from the battle site that had great significance to Tecumseh in honor of Tecumseh and in loving memory of Tyler J. Kuhn April 22, 1993 - October 2, 2012 — — Map (db m306828) WM
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
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
Land of the free because of the brave.
United States Air Force United States of America Department of the Army United States Marine Corps United States Navy — — Map (db m306819) WM
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
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
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
