While Schoonmaker was originally launched with 35 telescoping hatches, she was re-configured in 1942 to employ this
6 1/2 TON NORTHERN ENGINEERING WORKS Hatch
Crane and now has 18 hatches.
This crane rides up and down the ship's deck along . . . — — Map (db m204867) HM
A boat's direction is controlled by the rudder, a kind of stiff flap mounted behind the ship's stern (end). Turning the rudder, and thus the ship, requires turning the ship's wheel. The wheel and rudder are connected by a vertical shaft called the . . . — — Map (db m204827) HM
Safeguarding Our Water
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) is an agreement between the United States and Canada to protect and restore the waters of the Great Lakes. Developed by the International Joint Commission and first . . . — — Map (db m204825) HM
Unique on the planet, the Great Lakes have a rich history that began over 10,000 years ago when retreating glaciers carved and then filled basins to form these inland seas. Since then, they have been a powerful force both geologically and . . . — — Map (db m204886) HM
Historic Habitats
In the early 1800s, wetlands located in and around this area were prime habitats for many kinds of ducks and geese. Native, aquatic vegetation that grew nearby was an important food source for waterfowl especially during . . . — — Map (db m173547) HM
Peter Navarre, 1790-1874. Considered the first citizen of the East Side, Peter Navarre, along with his brother Robert, first settled the land east of the Maumee River in 1807. A fur trader by profession, Navarre was experienced in wilderness . . . — — Map (db m19555) HM
For centuries, the only way to move a boat across
the water was by oar or by sails, each of which had
its drawbacks. Rowing is difficult; sails need wind.
Paddlewheels were an improvement in propulsion,
but still were inefficient the bigger the . . . — — Map (db m204859) HM
For millennia, ships out of sight of land navigated by using the position of the sun, moon, and stars. The discovery of radio waves changed navigation forever. By the late 1920s, ships used special antennas called radio direction finders (RDF) to . . . — — Map (db m204613) HM
When she was launched in 1911, the SS Col. James M.
Schoonmaker became the new Queen of the Lakes-the
longest ship on the Lakes-at 617 feet. What distinguished
her was her width of 64 feet, designed to fill the Soo Locks.
She sailed the Lakes . . . — — Map (db m204858) HM
Experienced ship-spotters can tell the difference between
seemingly identical ships with just a glance. How? Every
shipping line uses unique hull colors, fleet flags, and
markings on their smokestacks to identify their boats. In
1900, 3000 boats . . . — — Map (db m204850) HM
The USS Toledo, SSN 769, is a nuclear powered attack submarine and the third vessel to be named for the City of Toledo. The Toledo was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company and commissioned on 24 February 1995. The Toledo's . . . — — Map (db m204624) HM WM
The National Museum of the Great Lakes
Founded in 1945, the Great Lakes Historical Society has made known and preserved the history of the region for decades. In 2003, the Society embarked on a strategic plan to create the National Museum . . . — — Map (db m204611) HM
Founded in 1876 by a group of Toledo businessmen, Woodlawn Cemetery was designed in the tradition of the country's "rural cemetery" movement, which was first popularized in Europe in the 1830s. This movement reflects the change in American burial . . . — — Map (db m27214) HM
Places to Preserve
Woodlawn Cemetery is a classic example of a rural or "garden"
cemetery, that emphasizes nature and art with lush landscapes.
The winding paths, lakes, gently undulating land, a rich blend
of flora, and funerary . . . — — Map (db m170994) HM
State interest in medical education for northwest Ohio became a reality when the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo was established in December, 1964. Located initially at South Detroit and Arlington on Lucas County property, MCO moved to the present . . . — — Map (db m94749) HM
[Front Side of Marker] : "The Toledo State Hospital New Cemetery, 1922-1973"
Toledo State Hospital opened in January 1888 as the Toledo Asylum for the Insane. People were admitted with mild to severe forms of mental illness, and a . . . — — Map (db m30782) HM
[Front Side of Marker] : "The Toledo State Hospital Old Cemetery, 1888-1922"
Toledo State Hospital opened in January 1888 as the Toledo Asylum for the Insane. Originally located immediately south of this cemetery, the hospital was . . . — — Map (db m30791) HM
In memory of our
deceased veterans
American Legion
Argonne Post 545
Roman "Buddy Frankowski
Post 5530 V.F.W.
General Anders Polish
Army Vets Post 74
Jude Thaddeus Post 1675
Catholic War Veterans — — Map (db m217113) WM
[Text on Front Side of Marker]
F. C. L.
[Text on Right Side of Marker]
George Duncan Forsyth
Lt. Co. B. 100th O. V. I.
Captured at Limestone Station
Sept. 8, 1863.
Shot and Killed
in Libby Prison.
Apr. 12, 1864, . . . — — Map (db m44765) HM
From Big Top to Big Screen
Joseph Evans Brown was born on July 28, 1892 in Holgate,
Ohio and moved to Toledo as a young child. He worked as a
Toledo newsboy at the age of 7 before joining the circus at age
10. He later toured with the . . . — — Map (db m217115) HM
Famous Scout Whose loyalty, courage, and resourcefulness aided the United States in retaining this territory during the War of 1812 – 1815. His grave is 400 feet south of this spot. This memorial erected October 6, 1923. by The Peter Navarre . . . — — Map (db m19552) HM
Private Mark Wood, Company C, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Died July 11, 1866 Congressional Medal of Honor winner
Pvt. Wood, a union soldier during the Civil War, was a member of the famed Andrews Raiders, who took possession of the Confederate . . . — — Map (db m19087) HM
First Congregational Church. Founded in 1833, this is the oldest congregation organized within Toledo's original boundaries. From 1844 to 1913 the church occupied a succession of three meeting houses on St. Clair Street. In 1913 First Church . . . — — Map (db m191370) HM
Art Tatum was born in Toledo on October 13, 1909, the son of Arthur Tatum, Sr. and Mildred Hoskins Tatum. Despite being blind in one eye and only partially sighted in the other, he became one of the greatest jazz pianists of his era. To deal with . . . — — Map (db m191371) HM
Construction for the current St. Anthony Church began in 1890 after the original wood-frame church became too small to serve the steadily growing congregation of Polish immigrants coming into the Toledo area. Completed in 1894, St. Anthony was . . . — — Map (db m191358) HM
Dedicated to the Aviators of Bravo Troop, 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of the Global War on Terrorism 2001-2011
CW3 Mitchell Carver
CW2 Kyle Jackson
CW3 Philip Windorski
CW2 . . . — — Map (db m217832) WM
Dedicated to the following individuals who served their country with honor and valor
Brewster J. Wells, US Army Air Corps Pitot, WWII
Leonard F. Romanowski, US Navy Seabees, WWII
Richard Bornhurst, US Navy Seabees, WWII
C. . . . — — Map (db m217395) WM
In memory of the 158 men
who made the supreme
sacrifice in the defense
of their country on May 28,
1945 when their ship, the
Destroyer USS Drexler,
DD-741 was sunk by two
Japanese Kamikaze planes
while defending Okinawa — — Map (db m217709) WM
The extended family of Lyman S. (Bud) Eckhart (1921-1983), USMC WWII, and Johanna Mermer Eckhart (1919-1997), WAVES WWII, honors their commitment, service and heroism. — — Map (db m217715) WM
The Field House was the second building built on the
Bancroft Campus and was originally funded by a $2.8
million Toledo tax levy that was used to purchase the land
and also build University Hall. The Field House was completed
in 1931 and served . . . — — Map (db m217176) HM
Of World War II who lost their lives when the USAT Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine U-456 off Greenland February 3, 1943 with 904 men aboard, 605 were lost.
Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish ✡️
Lt. George L. Fox, . . . — — Map (db m218033) WM
In loving memory of William Erwin Schmertz, LTC US Army and Margaret Gage Schmertz, 1Lt US Army Nurse Corps who proudly and bravely served our country in World War II where their 60-year journey together began — — Map (db m217646) WM
In memory of our fathers, Edward D. Ebert (WWII & Korea) and Edward A. Drzewiecki (WWII) and our uncles, Charles Kittle (MIA in WWII) and Raymond D. Drzewiecki (WWII) from Toledo, who proudly served their country. — — Map (db m217358) WM
In memory of Sgt. Louis R. Balog, 5th Special Forces Group, who was KIA on 4 Feb. 1968, Vietnam. He served his country so that his family and his community may live in freedom. — — Map (db m217404) WM
Your family and country
thank you for your service
John A. Brown Sr.
Honorable Mention
AP Football All American, 1967
University of Toledo Alumnus, 1969
Decorated 1st Lieutenant
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam, 1970-1971
With Love . . . — — Map (db m217710) WM
"The Forgotten War"
This plaque honors the
sacrifices of those men and
women who served during the
Korean War.
"Freedom Is Not Free" — — Map (db m217398) WM
In memory of
Lester Samuel Fought, Jr.
Major 23rd Marines 4th Division
Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Japan
May 23, 1919 - February 22, 1945
University of Toledo Graduate 1941
Loving husband, father,
son and brother
May we . . . — — Map (db m217391) WM
Donated by the Lockard Family:
SFC, Frederick W. Lockard III, PhD., Persian Gulf War, Boznia-Herzegovina
LTC, Brandee Sherette Lockard, Boznia-Herzegovina, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Specialist Matthew Scott Lockard
Specialist . . . — — Map (db m217393) WM
In Memory Of
Major Hulon Brocke Whittington
U.S. Army Retired
41st Armored Infantry
2nd Armored Division
WWII Congressional
Medal of Honor Recipient
Serving His Country From
1940-1963
"Preparedness is the . . . — — Map (db m217360) WM
May future generations remember the dedication of those who served and sacrificed so that we might remain free.
AT2 Charles R. Block, Jr., USN, 1973-77
E4 Charles A. Block, II, USA, 2003-10
BM3 Benjamin P. Block, USCG, 2003-07 . . . — — Map (db m217351) WM
Alfred E. Ehret
Staff Sgt. Army Air Corp.
Arnold R. Kill
Sgt. Army Air Corp.
Donald J. McQuade
Torpedoman 1st Class
United States Coast Guard
Richard B. McQuade, Sr.
Lt., United States Navy
Louis E. Sendelbach
Cpt., United . . . — — Map (db m217720) WM
In memory of the gallant airmen who bombed the oil fields of Ploesti, Romania
especially the forgotten 500 that the Halyard Mission rescued between 8/2/1944 and 12/27/1944
We remember!! — — Map (db m217649) WM
Dedicated to
SGT Donald R. Hart, USMC,
WWII Veteran,
recipient of Bronze Star
and two Purple Hearts,
and a loving husband and father — — Map (db m217708) WM
I am the resurrection
and the life
for God and Country
World War II
1941 - 1945
dedicated to and
in memory of
the youth of
St. Hyacinth's Parish
Casimer Augustyniak
Francis Balcerzak
Harry Czaplinski
Melvin Klofta
Francis . . . — — Map (db m217117) WM
The Toledo University of Arts and Trades was established in 1872 with an endowment of 160 acres of land from Jesup W. Scott, local pioneer, publisher, and real estate broker. Scott envisioned Toledo as the "Future Great City of the World" and . . . — — Map (db m172283) HM
This tribute honors:
Frederick W. Kendrick,
Captain, US Army
Merrie E. Duflot Kendrick,
2nd Lieutenant, Army Medical Corps.
Michael J. Kendrick, USMC
It is important to remember so that one day there will be no need for our . . . — — Map (db m217386) WM
To honor loved ones
who served their country
in times of war and peace
Cpl. Richard C. Johnson,
US Army, World War II
Purple Heart - Bronze Star
Sgt. Donald W. Mortemore,
USMC, World War II
Purple Heart Iwo Jima
Cpl. Raymond J. . . . — — Map (db m217718) WM
Louis G. Lenkay, UT 48, US Army 1942 - 1945, Co. L 119th Infantry POW, Europe : 4 Battle Stars, Bronze Star
Joseph S. Lenkay, Sr., UT '54, USMS 1944 1945 Pacific, US Merchant Marine Academy, '47 USNR 1944 - 1961 — — Map (db m217836) WM
For those who served in
Peace time
Civil War
Spanish American War
Philippine Insurrection
World War I
World War II
whose disabilities resulted in their anonymous burial in the Toledo State Hospital Cemeteries between . . . — — Map (db m217352) WM
In memory of all those who served their country. May future generations remember their dedication and sacrifices so that we all remain free.
Col Peter F. Sun, Army, Desert Storm
World War II
1st Lt Chris G. Zervos, Air Force . . . — — Map (db m217381) WM
In Memory Of:
A.P. Yanulis, US Army WW II
W.L. Henderson, US Army WW II
In Honor Of:
J.J. Preskienis, US Army WW I
R.L. Henderson, US Navy Vietnam Era
W.J. Henderson, US Army Vietnam
L.A. Coyle, USMC Iraq
R.J. . . . — — Map (db m217382) WM
In honor of and gratitude to family members who have served their country
Angelo Boudouris U.S. Navy
William Boudouris U.S. Navy
Alexander Gallapis U.S. Army
John Papadimos Greek Army
Nicholas Kanios British Army . . . — — Map (db m217383) WM
In memory of family members who served America in times of war and peace to keep our country free:
Albert F. Carstensen, SSgt. Co. D 148th Inf. 37th Div., US Army 1940-44 WWII
Walter H. Carstensen Sr., Lt. V-12 US Navy 1942-45 WWII . . . — — Map (db m217650) WM
In memory of our loving fathers, who served our country in World War II so we can live free
Robert L. Bauer, MM3, US Navy
Paul E. Vonderembse, S/Sgt, US Army Air Forces — — Map (db m217705) WM
In memory of Kaiser Ellis (WWI) and Clemens Tafelski (WWII). They served their country so that their families and community may live in freedom. — — Map (db m217707) WM
In memory of our loving family member veterans. May future generations remember their dedication and sacrifices so that we all remain free.
God Bless America — — Map (db m217712) WM
May future generations remember the dedication of those who served and sacrificed so that we might remain free.
Kenneth R. Ovenden LTJG - USN
Rosalie W. Ovenden YN2 - USN
Geoffrey B. Ovenden LTC - USA — — Map (db m217713) WM
This tribute celebrates family members who served with valor and distinction and protected the freedoms we hold so dear
Harold W. Baldwin, U.S. Army, WWII
LeRoy H. Baldwin, Sr., U.S. Army, WWII
William H. Baldwin, U.S. Army, WWII . . . — — Map (db m217721) WM
To our great veterans that have served our country, community and family with great dedication and distinction
Clinton R. Longenecker, Jr., U.S. Army, 1943-1945
Charles E. Breese, U.S. Navy, 1944-1945
Warren E. Hunt, U.S. Army, . . . — — Map (db m217725) WM
This Veterans' Plaza is dedicated to the men and women who served to protect our freedoms. Many of these honored veterans are UT students.
This is a special place. Please respect it. — — Map (db m217350) WM
This Plaque is given by the members of chapter 35 of the Vietnam Veterans of America in honor of those who served in the Republic of Vietnam
1961 - 1975
"All gave some, some gave all" — — Map (db m217704) WM
This tribute honors our father
Walter F. Martineau, Jr.
who proudly served in the Korean Conflict with the US Army and was awarded:
Purple Heart Medal
Korean Service Medal with Bronze Combat Star
United Nations Service Medal . . . — — Map (db m217831) WM
In Loving Memory of
Walter Kasperek PFC
US Army World War II
Virginia Kasperek- wife
Cynthia Kasperek daughter
UT '79 - Pharmacy — — Map (db m217723) WM
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember.
Charles E. Hodge, U.S. Army Intelligence, 1964-66
Arnold Helton, U.S. Army
Ralph J. Taylor, WWII, U.S. Navy, 1949
Duane P. . . . — — Map (db m217354) WM
In honor and tribute to those who served
from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 35
Colonel John F. Ahern, Field Artillery
1st Lt. Thomas J. Ainsworth, Army Air Corps
Lewis . . . — — Map (db m217640) WM
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
William H. Patterson, Jr. US Army
Phillip L. Komorowski US Army
Larry Pedee, CPL, WWII
Frederic B. Pilllod, USMC, Korean War . . . — — Map (db m217641) WM
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
Art S. Willoughby, Vietnam
Sgt. Neal A. Koerner, US Army
Ralph Leo Keefe, US Navy
Primo John Vasquez, SGT, US Army
Vernon . . . — — Map (db m217642) WM
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
William D. Allman, First Lieutenant, US Army
Bennie P. Wengrzyn, PFC, US Army, awarded Purple Heart
Horace C. Thurber, Lt., Army . . . — — Map (db m217643) WM
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
Michael Irish, US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Vincent Gigliotti, 1st Lt, US Army, WWII, 82nd Airborne, 325th Glider Infantry, . . . — — Map (db m217829) WM
This tribute celebrates a family's service to the United States of America
Vietnam
Capt. John D. White, U.S. Navy - Brother, United States Naval Academy, 2 tours 1966/67 and 1968/69
Sgt. Stephen V. White, U.S. Army - Brother, . . . — — Map (db m217405) WM
In Memory Of
All men and women who have served in our armed forces to preserve our safety, our national security, our freedom and our democracy. — — Map (db m217379) WM
Founded in 1932, The Ottawa Hills Garden Club is the oldest community organization in the village. Steadfast in its mission to keep Ottawa Hills beautiful, the club has donated hundreds of plants and trees that have been planted on school . . . — — Map (db m172301) HM
Dedicated to Elmer W. Hinkleman, director of public welfare from 1962 - 1968 through
whose efforts the Crosby Estate was accepted for the citizens of Toledo on Oct. 19, 1964. Crosby was dubbed "Elmer's Garden" because of Mr. Hinkleman's efforts to . . . — — Map (db m173462) HM
The timeless tradition of heirlooms refers to
more than jewelry. In gardens, heirlooms are
any cultivars that keep their genetic make-up
and are shared by generations of seed savers.
Here are two stories of famous ones.
Mortgage Lifter . . . — — Map (db m173486) HM
The cabin was built by Peter Navarre Jr. for his father, The Scout, between 1860 and 1870 on the Mominee Family Farm near Corduroy Rd in East Toledo. The cabin was relocated to Navarre Park in East Toledo in 1922, to the Toledo Zoological Society . . . — — Map (db m173458) HM
Grafted from rootstock, this sapling apple tree is an authentic descendent of the last verifiable tree planted by John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed.
Born in 1774, John Chapman really loved his apples and was legendary for traveling around . . . — — Map (db m238118) HM
Discover Swan Creek
For over 500 years, Swan Creek and its smaller tributary streams have shaped the Toledo-area landscape, meandering through dense woods, floodplains, swales and ravines. The creek is the second largest stream in the . . . — — Map (db m204830)
As a Bicentennial contribution to the community, the Peter Navarre Cabin was moved to Crosby Gardens by the Trilby-West Toledo Rotary Club. The cabin is the focal point of the 1837 Pioneer Home stead, dedicated the 22nd day of May 1976. — — Map (db m173461) HM
Juliette Gordon Low (1860-1927) had a dream that young women could be independent, help others in need, and be responsible leaders in their communities. Low founded Girl Scouts of the United States of America with 18 girls on March 12, 1912 in her . . . — — Map (db m191368) HM
Founded in 1901 under the leadership of Edward Drummond Libbey, who established the glass industry in Toledo, the Museum building was designed by the architect Edward Green. It was completed in three stages in 1912, 1926, and 1933. From the outset . . . — — Map (db m191369) HM
