On East Cemetery Road (County Route 144) at Northeast Catawba Road, on the right when traveling west on East Cemetery Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303044) WM
On East Cemetery Road (County Route 144) at Northeast Catawba Road, on the right when traveling west on East Cemetery Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303045) WM
On North Billman Road (County Route 54) at West Walbridge Road (County Route 68), on the right when traveling south on North Billman Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303063) WM
On Main Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Est. Feb. 23, 1871
Founder
William Billy Clark
Billy named the town
Clay Center
Because at the time it was
the center of the township. — — Map (db m196388) HM
Near South Lightner Road (County Road 35) 0.8 miles south of State Route 163, on the right when traveling north.
Late Jurassic (160 million years ago) • China • Fish • 5-foot wingspan
Fast Facts
Just one Angustinaripterus fossil has ever been found: a skull discovered in the 1980s. This pterosaur had large, interlocking teeth at the front of its . . . — — Map (db m248633) HM
Near South Lightner Road (County Road 35) 0.9 miles north of Port Clinton Eastern Road (County Road 5), on the right when traveling north.
Late Cretaceous (95 million years ago), 1,650 lbs., Australia, Other dinosaurs, 7 feet, 18 feet
Fast Fact
Unlike many dinosaurs, Australovenator had flexible arms and could hold its prey up to its mouth for easy feeding. . . . — — Map (db m248632) HM
Near South Lightner Road (County Route 35) 0.8 miles south of Ohio Route 163, on the right when traveling north.
Early Jurassic (193 million years ago), 550 lbs., United States, Other dinosaurs & fish, 6 feet, 20 feet
Fast Facts
In the film Jurassic Park, Dilophosaurus was depicted with a retractable frill and the ability to spit venom. However, . . . — — Map (db m248600) HM
Near South Lightner Road (County Road 35) 0.8 miles State Route 163, on the right when traveling north.
Late Cretaceous (75 million years ago) • 35 lbs. • Canada & the United States • Other dinosaurs • 3 feet, 6 feet
Fast Facts
Dromaeosaurus had a large "killing claw" on each foot that helped it take down prey. • This dinosaur's long . . . — — Map (db m248634) HM
Near South Danbury Road (Ohio Route 269) 0.4 miles south of Eastern Road (County Road 5), on the right when traveling south.
The Pygmy goat is a breed of miniature domestic goat. Kept as pets primarily, they also work well as milk producers and working animals. The pygmy goat is quite hardy, an asset in a wide variety of settings, and can adapt to virtually all climates. . . . — — Map (db m248462) HM
On Frederick Road at West Toussaint North Road (County Route 62), on the right when traveling south on Frederick Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303067) WM
On Schults-Portage Road (County Route 47) at Ohio Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Schults-Portage Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303075) WM
On East Elmore Eastern Road (County Route 6) at Schultz-Portage Road (County Route 47), on the right when traveling west on East Elmore Eastern Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303076) WM
On Ohio Route 105 at Ernsthausen Road, on the right when traveling east on Ohio Route 105.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303096) WM
On Toledo Street at Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east on Toledo Street.
In memory of our comrades who gave
World War I
Scott Damschroder •
Emery Deitemyer •
Henry Fulkert •
Ezra Oestreich •
Frank Reiber •
Perry Schneider •
Emil Schott
World War II
Frey Egert •
Gaillard Giesler . . . — — Map (db m195129) WM
On Rice Street (County Road 18) at Clinton Street (County Road 18), on the right when traveling west on Rice Street.
Israel Harrington (1779-1841) established a tavern at Lower Sandusky (now Fremont) shortly after the War of 1812. As a judge and land speculator, Harrington influenced the organization of much of northwestern Ohio. In 1824 he traded the tavern for . . . — — Map (db m177750) HM
On Veterans Avenue at Congress Street, on the right when traveling west on Veterans Avenue.
In memory of
Joseph Harris
First white settler of Elmore 1818
Historical data of Elmore in copper box is buried in front center of monument. This box is to be opened in the year 2001 by an American Legion or town official. Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m279699) HM
On Harris Street at Toledo Street ( Route 51), on the right when traveling south on Harris Street.
The previous State Route 51 Bridge over the Portage River, built in 1926, was a two-lane highway bridge constructed of reinforced concrete. The three-span, closed spandrel, concrete arch bridge was 282 feet long and 36 feet wide. 98,000 pounds of . . . — — Map (db m195130) HM WM
On Fremont Street at Ottawa Street, on the right when traveling west on Fremont Street.
The Vietnam Combat Veterans' Moving Wall
1959 - 1975
was hosted by
the American Legion Community Post 279
on this Elmore Historical Society Site
August 9 - 13, 2012
They came from near and far, some stood in solemn thought, all paid . . . — — Map (db m301664) HM WM
On Rice Street (Ohio Route 51) at Fremont Street, on the right when traveling east on Rice Street.
Welcome to Veteran Park
Department Of The Air Force United States Of America MCMXLVII
Department Of The Army United States Of America 1775
United States Coast Guard 1790 Semper Paratus
Department Of The Navy United States . . . — — Map (db m195131) WM
On South Opfer-Lentz Road (County Route 214) at West Fulkert Road (County Route 56), on the right when traveling north on South Opfer-Lentz Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303047) WM
On Main Street at East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Village of Genoa and Clay Township agreed to construct a joint township and village hall in Genoa in 1884. The firm Findley & Shively of Fremont designed the hall in the High Victorian Gothic architectural style and Woodville's Fred Sandwisch . . . — — Map (db m177749) HM
On Ohio Route 51 0.6 miles south of North Reiman Road (County Road 53), on the left when traveling south.
Weight: just under 3000 lbs.
Horsepower: 12
Price: $979.50
The F-12 was partly conceived with the idea of breaking down certain farmers resistance to the notion of giving up their mules and horses. It came with . . . — — Map (db m195126) HM
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This war memorial is dedicated to all members of the armed forces who served their country honorably in the cause of freedom and liberty for our nation and the entire free world.
May they rest in peace
July 4, 2001 — — Map (db m171847) WM
On East State Road (County Route 8) at East Fishack Road (County Route 279), on the right when traveling west on East State Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303046) WM
On East State Road (County Route 8) at Southeast Catawba Road ( Route 53) on East State Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303064) WM
On East Harbor Road (Ohio Route 163) at Northeast Catawba Road, on the right when traveling west on East Harbor Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303159) WM
On Memorial Shorway Drive at Johnson's Island Causway, on the right when traveling east on Memorial Shorway Drive.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303058) WM
On Confederate Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Confederate Prison On November 15, 1861, the War Department leased one half of Johnson’s Island, in Sandusky Bay, Ohio, and began constructing a 15-acre prison camp on the southeast shore. When complete, the prison complex included a . . . — — Map (db m165777) HM
On Confederate Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In this hallowed ground, surrounded by the iron fence and gates that date to 1912, are two hundred six marble grave markers. These markers were placed in 1890, courtesy of the citizens of Georgia, replacing the original hand carved wooden markers, . . . — — Map (db m165782) HM
On Baycliffs Drive 0.1 miles west of Confederate Drive, on the right when traveling west.
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
The Johnson's Island Civil War Prison of 1862-1865 served as a vital depot for the confinement of confederate prisoners-of-war during much of the American Civil War. This prison was one of . . . — — Map (db m165781) HM
On Johnson's Island Causeway at Memorial Shoreway Drive, on the left when traveling south on Johnson's Island Causeway.
Johnson's Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance as an important depot for the confinement of Confederate prisoners of war during the Civil War, . . . — — Map (db m170784) HM
On Confederate Drive at Memorial Shoreway Drive on Confederate Drive. Reported permanently removed.
Construction
In 1861 it became apparent to Federal authorities that the war would not end quickly and plans were made for construction of prisons to permanently house thousands of Confederate prisoners. Lieutenant Colonel William Hoffman . . . — — Map (db m301351) HM
On Confederate Drive at Memorial Shoreway Drive, on the right when traveling north on Confederate Drive.
Construction
In 1861, it became apparent to Federal authorities that the war would not end quickly and plans were made for construction of prisons to permanently house thousands of Confederate prisons. Lieutenant Colonel William Hoffman was . . . — — Map (db m301667) HM
On Confederate Drive, on the left when traveling south.
The Johnson’s Island Committee, composed of Ohio Division United Daughters of the Confederacy®, The Lieutenant General James Longstreet Camp 1658, Sons of Confederate Veterans and others loyal to the cause, in the course of its mission, discovered . . . — — Map (db m165780) HM
On Confederate Drive, on the left when traveling south.
SOUTHERN 1910 Erected by the Robert Patton Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy of Cincinnati, Ohio, in memory of the southern soldiers who died in the Federal prison on this island during the War between the States. . . . — — Map (db m165779) HM
On South Paulsen Road (County Route 114) at West Fremont Road ( Route 53), on the right when traveling north on South Paulsen Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303078) WM
On North Tettau Road (County Route 14) at West Lakeshore Drive ( Route 2), in the median on North Tettau Road.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303080) WM
On West Lakeshore Drive at North Tettau Road (County Route 14), on the right when traveling east on West Lakeshore Drive.
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303081) WM
On Maple Avenue at Walnut Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Maple Avenue.
Barss Chapel In The Woods
Dedicated to the Glory of God
In memory of
Mabel Epler Barss
First dean of Girls School
Ohio Area
given by N.E. Ohio Conference Girls School
1962
Chapel-In-The-Woods
Renewed with joy
by the . . . — — Map (db m281273) HM
On Walnut Avenue at Lake View Drive, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Avenue.
DJ Bettinger grew up playing basketball on the courts of Lakeside. He went on to become All Conference, All District and All Ohio in high school, before accepting a basketball scholarship at Indiana Wesleyan University. He was a three year starter . . . — — Map (db m279708) HM
On Cedar Avenue at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Cedar Avenue.
Bradley Temple was donated in 1887 by Mrs. Helen Bradley primarily for children's programming and Sunday School. It honors her late husband, Alva Bradley, a Great Lakes ship captain, builder, fleet owner and Lakeside supporter. Thomas Alva Edison, . . . — — Map (db m279703) HM
On Maple Avenue 0.1 miles north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
In recognition of the valiant service of the young men and women of Danbury Township who nobly served their country in the World War of 1914-1919 this tablet is gratefully erected by the citizens of Danbury Township — — Map (db m170790) WM
On Kenton Row at Lake Front Drive, on the right when traveling south on Kenton Row.
Don and Corky met in Lakeside in the summer of 1949 and were married two years later. Every summer thereafter, Lakeside was a place for family, faith and fun as they raised their four children and spent their lives serving the Lord Jesus Christ. . . . — — Map (db m196793) HM
On Maple Avenue at Lake View Drive, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue.
Don and Corky met in Lakeside in the summer of 1949 and were married two years later. Every summer thereafter, Lakeside was a place for family, faith and fun as they raised their four children and spent their lives serving the Lord Jesus Christ. . . . — — Map (db m279709) HM
On Prairie Street just west of James Street, on the right when traveling west.
First Congregational Church
Built 1900
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m196795) HM
On West 4th Street at Walnut Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 4th Street.
The Hoover potato digger was the invention of Isaac W. Hoover (1845-1941).
It was patented in 1885 and formally introduced to the world at the 1893
Chicago's World Fair. Over time, the digger became immensely popular and
the Hoover . . . — — Map (db m170788) HM
On Maple Avenue at Lake View Drive, on the right when traveling south on Maple Avenue.
Hotel Lakeside was erected in 1875 with attached two- story outhouse. South annex, built in 1879 for guests' servants, was razed in 1962 for parking. Maple Ave. wing in 1890 added electricity & some shared bathrooms. Hotel fell into disrepair by the . . . — — Map (db m279712) HM
On Maple Avenue 0.1 miles West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Established in 1873, Lakeside is a pioneer of the American Chautauqua Movement, one of the greatest revival movements in United States history which flourished in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Founded by the Methodist Church, . . . — — Map (db m142370) HM
On Lake Front Drive at East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Lake Front Drive.
The Lakeside daisy (Tetraneuris herbacea) is a beautiful, spring-blooming plant found only in a few Midwestern states and Ontario, Canada. It is a Federal threatened and state endangered species due to its rarity. The heart of its US. range is here . . . — — Map (db m281276) HM
On Maple Avenue at Lake View Drive, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue.
In 1872-73 Alexander Clemons led construction of a 300-ft. wooden dock for steamships, the only way to bring people & supplies to the new Lakeside. Ship service ended in 1939. The dock is now 619-ft. and used primarily for recreation.
First . . . — — Map (db m279710) HM
On West 6th Street at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 6th Street.
This cottage was built in 1936. It is a Sears & Roebuck kit house called The Maplewood. It was advertised as a "Six room and Bath" house.
The house could be purchased as a pre-cut kit to be assembled on your lot or the homeowner could buy the . . . — — Map (db m279701) HM
Near East Harbor State Park Road 0.5 miles Route 269, on the right when traveling east.
The Lockwood farm is now East Harbor State Park. Edward and Lydia Lockwood are buried in marked and
maintained graves here within the park. The grave site is maintained by the State of Ohio.
Grave markers bear the following inscriptions:
. . . — — Map (db m170791) HM
On Maple Avenue at West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue.
Originally constructed circa 1881 by Nathaniel Byington, this building at 317 Maple was first known as the Byington Boarding House. There were 27 rooms in the building. It gained the most notoriety, however, as Richards House, so named by its early . . . — — Map (db m282754) HM
On Central Avenue at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Central Avenue.
South Auditorium was built in 1883 as German Auditorium for German-speaking Methodists who had met in Lakeside since 1875. German- and English-speaking church conferences merged in 1933.
Building was enclosed in 1931 and wings added in 1953. Used . . . — — Map (db m279702) HM
On Maple Avenue at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue.
The Carroll Building has been an anchor for Lakeside's commercial area since 1905. Brothers Dan & John Carroll ran a grocery store / general store for over 4 decades. Other groceries have been here too. The Carrolls also owned a gas station at the . . . — — Map (db m279706) HM
On Walnut Avenue at East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on Walnut Avenue.
On
October
20,
1929,
fire
originated at
a
an
oil-burning stove in a Lakeside cottage on Walnut
Avenue. A strong wind
shifted
the
flames
onto neighboring
buildings
threatening
the
entire
block.
Fire
departments . . . — — Map (db m142369) HM
On Maple Avenue at West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Maple Avenue.
Restored 1968 by the Lakeside Heritage Club, Inc.
This plaque, in memory of the Sumner Knapp and Joseph Ramsdell family. Lakeside's first pioneers in 1830. — — Map (db m279704) HM
On Maple Avenue at Lake Front Drive, on the right when traveling north on Maple Avenue.
The tower and cross replace the structure erected in 1909 which was surmounted by the lighted cross given in memory of Mr. A. B. Jones a former general manager of Lakeside — — Map (db m282469) HM
