On North Orange Street, on the right when traveling north.
In this photo we see a business that is set beside the track. That building was a livery and a feedmill nearly all of it's life. It had several owners over time, they include: Hostettler, Alva (no Date) • Ingram (1908) • Miller, (1979) • Stiefel • . . . — — Map (db m240722) HM
On Main Street at North Orange Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Albion - Noble County Seat
The Center - later named Albion was chosen the Seat of Noble County Indiana by the vote of its citizens in August 1846.
Since that time three courthouses have been located on this square.
The first which . . . — — Map (db m53950) HM
Noble County formed by General Assembly 1836, named after James Noble first US Senator from Indiana. County seats Sparta 1836, Augusta, 1837, Port Mitchell 1844. Center later named Albion selected 1846 as county seat in runoff election. Arrival of . . . — — Map (db m3387) HM
On North York Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
This tablet has been placed here by the Veterans Organizations of Noble County Indiana, to honor the Veterans of past wars, “Who gave their last full measure of devotion”. — — Map (db m240661) WM
On West Main Street north of North Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1876 as the Noble County Jail and Sheriff's Home, this building served as the county jail for 92 years. During those years it housed 35 sheriffs and their families as well as approximately 20,000 prisoners. The architecture is Second . . . — — Map (db m240724) HM
Near County Road S300E south of County Road E75S, on the right when traveling south.
This schoolhouse represents a commitment to education that began early in the settlement of Indiana.
The 1915 Stanley Schoolhouse, named after a nearby landowner Henry Stanley, was one of several schoolhouses built on the site. The first . . . — — Map (db m73091) HM
On North Orange Street at West Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North Orange Street.
Albion Downtown Historic Courthouse District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m241006) HM
On West 200 North at North 1150 West on West 200 North.
Built in 1827 by Federal Government on 36-section reservation for $562; later destroyed by “great wind.” Papakeecha (Flat Belly) was a Miami leader, 1820 to his death in 1837, shortly before the Miami removal. — — Map (db m3385) HM
Here at a fireplace or oven on the east shore of Indian Village Lake those Miamis that had comprised Papakeecha’s Band prepared their last meal before leaving tribal lands c. 1839. — — Map (db m3384) HM
On Rush Street at Orchard Street, on the right when traveling west on Rush Street.
Civil War training camp for the then 10th Congressional District was located at Kendallville. The 12th Indiana Cavalry and the 129th Volunteer Infantry were organized and trained here. — — Map (db m3386) HM
This cannon refurbished and maintained by VFW 2749 and American Legion 86 to preserve the memories of our veterans’ sacrifices in all wars
Dedicated November 11, 1992 — — Map (db m63845) WM
On Riley Road north of Wayne Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Lakeview Cemetery
Established 1867
A Historic Cemetery Listed in Indiana's Cemetery and Burial Grounds Registry of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Installed 2008 Indiana Historical Bureau and City of . . . — — Map (db m68837) HM
Near S. Main Street south of W. 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated: September 1889
Last Jewish Service was held in 1954
The Ligonier Historical Society held a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Jewish temple, and rededicated it as the Ligonier . . . — — Map (db m72842) HM
On S. Main Street south of W. 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Side One)
German Jews immigrated to the U.S. in greater numbers starting in the 1850s. In the 1860s, Ligonier's Jewish residents formed the congregation Ahavath Sholom (Hebrew for "peace loving") and circa 1867, built a small synagogue . . . — — Map (db m76855) HM
On W. 3rd Street at S. Cavin Street (State Road 5), on the right when traveling east on W. 3rd Street.
Born in Austria. Came to Ligonier in 1917 as a Jewish peddler, selling a variety of used items including car parts. He opened an auto dealership of Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile until 1955 when son Joseph took over the business. — — Map (db m72840) HM
On W. 3rd Street at S. Cavin Street (State Road 5), on the right when traveling east on W. 3rd Street.
Came to Ligonier as a Jewish peddler in 1854. He became a retailer, buggy manufacturer, a banker and realtor. He was known as a fair and honest man. His buggy factory known as the Ligonier Carriage Co. was in the Essex Wire building that was torn . . . — — Map (db m72838) HM
On W. 3rd Street at S. Cavin Street (State Road 5), on the right when traveling east on W. 3rd Street.
Born in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He purchased 80 acres of ground along the river for 75 silver dollars. He platted the town of Ligonier in 1835. The beautiful Seth Thomas clock was donated to the city by John Cavin in memory of his father. — — Map (db m72837) HM
On W. 3rd Street at S. Cavin Street (State Road 5), on the right when traveling east on W. 3rd Street.
Came to Ligonier as a Jewish peddler in 1854. He became a banker, realtor, retailer, carriage and auto manufacturer. His care was named the Mier Runabout. He established the Banking House of Solomon Mier at 310 S. Cavin Street. — — Map (db m72839) HM
On E. 3rd Street at S. Cavin Street (State Road 5), on the right when traveling west on E. 3rd Street.
The railroad came to Ligonier in 1858 and was then called the Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad. Later the New York Central purchased the railroad line and a new depot for passenger service was built. The yard surrounding the depot was . . . — — Map (db m72841) HM
On County Road S1050W, 0.3 miles County Road W275S, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the
burial site
of
Joseph Galloway, Sr.
Revolutionary War Soldier
Private–Pennsylvania
5th Battalion of Cumberland Co., PA
under Capt. Alexander McCoy
First Lt. James Dickson
In service July 1778
8th . . . — — Map (db m74898) HM
On E County Road 850N at Pleasant Point Road, on the right when traveling west on E County Road 850N.
(Front Side)
Best-selling author, Stratton-Porter (1863-1924) aimed to inspire appreciation of nature in readers. Lived and worked at Limberlost Cabin, Geneva, then Wildflower Woods, here. Wrote for magazines such as Outing and . . . — — Map (db m202919) HM
On State Road 9, 0.5 miles north of Front Street, on the right when traveling south.
Created 1837-1838 as reservoir for proposed canal link between Fort Wayne and Lake Michigan. Part of 1836 internal improvements program. Popular resort area; site of Chautauqua, 1878-1906. Provided hydraulic power. Earthen dam on Elkhart River . . . — — Map (db m44954) HM
On Marietta Road (Ohio Route 821) at Rayner Road, on the right when traveling south on Marietta Road.
Crash of the USS Shenandoah September 3, 1925
On a stormy autumn morning in 1925, the giant Navy airship, christened Shenandoah, crashed near this site. Initially, the Shenandoah was commissioned to perform . . . — — Map (db m15998) HM
On Marietta Road (Ohio Route 821) 0.5 miles north of Rayner Road, on the right when traveling north.
To the memory of those who lost their lives on the U.S.S. Shenandoah
September 3, 1925
Commander Zachary Lansdowne, U.S.N.
Lieutenant Commander Lewis Hancock, Jr., U.S.N.
Lieutenant John Bullard Lawrence, U.S.N.
Lieutenant Arthur . . . — — Map (db m15995) HM
On Shenandoah Road (County Route 112), on the right when traveling north.
The USS Shenandoah made its maiden
flight on September 4, 1923. An impressive
achievement, it had cost the government
$2.9 million to construct. America's first
lighter-than-air rigid airship, designated the
ZR-1 (Zeppelin Rigid 1), was . . . — — Map (db m166291) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 821) near Interstate 77, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of
Claude L. Wilson for his many years of community service
35 years as Belle Valley Fire Chief
24 years on Belle Valley Council — — Map (db m15991) HM
On East Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling south on East Street.
Caldwell’s Origins. Robert Caldwell and his family, from Chester County, Pennsylvania, moved to the Northwest Territory in 1795. In 1809 they bought and cleared land along Duck Creek in what became Olive Township, Morgan County (in 1819). In . . . — — Map (db m121653) HM
On Marietta Road (Ohio Route 821) south of West Street, on the left when traveling north.
The previous bridge that carried State Route 821 over the West
Fork of Duck Creek into Caldwell at this location was a 110 foot
long concrete arch built in 1930. It was designed by engineers
L. W. Curl and W. W. Flemming in the Ohio Department of . . . — — Map (db m121822) HM
On West Street just south of Marietta Road (Ohio Route 821), on the right when traveling south.
Noble County
Historic Jail
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1882 — — Map (db m209390) HM
On West Street, on the right when traveling north.
Marker Front:
Member United States Congress
Member Ohio Legislature
Teacher
Naval Officer
Orator
Coal Miner
Federal Trade Commissioner
Ohio Director of Commerce
Marker Reverse:
In honor of Robert T. Secrest
for . . . — — Map (db m17996) HM
On Ohio Route 564 at Ohio Route 78, on the right when traveling north on State Route 564.
Salt was an important commodity to early settlers because of its use in daily living. In 1814 Silas Thorla and Robert McKee dug a well in search of salt brine. They discovered salt and, by accident, discovered oil. Oil's value was known to them . . . — — Map (db m18000) HM
On Marietta Road (Ohio Route 821) just north of Ohio Route 339, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of John Chapman, famous “Johnny Appleseed.” Born in Leominster, Mass., Sept. 26, 1774, died in Fort Wayne, Ind. March 18, 1845.
Without a hope of recompense, / Without a thought of pride, / John Chapman planted apple trees, / and . . . — — Map (db m121825) HM
On Marietta Road (Ohio Route 821), on the left when traveling north.
Died
March 29, 1868
Aged
104 Y. 2 M. 23 D.
The last of Washington's companions.
The hoary head is a crown of glory.
Dedicated to the memory of
Private John Gray
Ohio's last surviving soldier
of the American . . . — — Map (db m18023) HM
On McConnelsville Road (Ohio Route 78), on the right.
The USS Shenandoah made its maiden
flight on September 4, 1923. An impressive
achievement, it had cost the government
$2.9 million to construct. America's first
lighter-than-air rigid airship, designated the
ZR-1 (Zeppelin Rigid 1), was . . . — — Map (db m166293) HM
On Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.3 miles north of West 8th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Due to its unique stone monument, constructed in 1926 by the 101 Ranch and the Oklahoma Historical Society, this National Historic Landmark is known as Monument Hill. The reconstructed monument was dedicated in 1927 to Ponca Tribal Chief White . . . — — Map (db m188250) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 156) 0.2 miles north of West 8th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Named for its cattle brand "101", this ranch was begun by Col. Geo. W. Miller on his claim at the opening of the Cherokee Strip, Sept. 16, 1893. Operated by sons George, Joe and Zach Miller, the ranch covered 100,000 a. by 1926, world famous for its . . . — — Map (db m181522) HM
On Unnamed road west of Oklahoma Route 86, on the right when traveling east.
The creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 gave promise to many communities affected by the Great Depression of the 30s. Through the cooperative efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, city . . . — — Map (db m226076) HM
On County Road 220 west of U.S. 177, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the young men of the Otoe Missouri Indians who served in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean Campaign — — Map (db m201093) WM
On County Road 220 at U.S. 177, on the right when traveling west on County Road 220.
The Otoes were prairie-dwellers and
Hunters. They migrated from the Lake
Michigan area to Iowa then to Nebraska
in 1700. The Missouria merged with the
Otoe Tribe in 1798. Removal to Indian
Territory (Oklahoma) began October 5
with arrival at . . . — — Map (db m200073) HM
