This memorial is dedicated to all the former school buildings of the Carlisle Local School District. Each sign marker represents a different building or addition to a building when it was constructed and is in chronological order.
Construction of . . . — — Map (db m302834) HM
Schenck-Stanton Rally, October 3, 1868 Franklin native General Robert C. Schenck was campaigning for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1868 to represent Ohio's Third Congressional District. In what one account called a . . . — — Map (db m227789) HM
Originally just a house, a bridge, and a station, Foster's Crossing was named for James Foster, the original resident here, plus the fact that trains traveled north and south while horses and wagons "crossed" to the east and west.
On the . . . — — Map (db m296444) HM
At a special memorial meeting held march 12, 1923 in honor of Charlotte Vail in John Greene Hall, Northampton, Mass. where the faculty, student-body and friends were assembled President Neilson of Smith College said:
In recognition of his dedicated service to our community and to our country:
Member of City Council: 1989-2001
Mayor: 1993-1999
United States Army: 1962-1965
Lifelong Supporter of the Franklin Community — — Map (db m186065) HM WM
Building originally located at 310 S. River
Street was donated to the Franklin Area
Historical Society by Judge J. T. Riley. It was
moved and restored by donations of time
and money of many Franklin friends.
Listed in
National Register . . . — — Map (db m185949) HM
Men from Franklin Township were among the first from Ohio to leave for the war and participated in many of the conflict's great campaigns. Individual companies of the 1st Ohio (90 day), 2nd Ohio, 75th Ohio, and 79th Ohio infantry were raised . . . — — Map (db m135603) HM
front
Lest We Forget
dedicated to all who rendered service
to our country
during the World War
1914 - 1918
back
Lest We Forget
dedicated to all who served
our country
during World War II
and the Korean Conflict . . . — — Map (db m93904) WM
World War II
This memorial dedicated by the
Village of Franklin
In memory of our boys who gave themselves
in the defense of their country to perpetuate
for your future the deals of a free democracy
★ In Memoriam ★ . . . — — Map (db m186066) WM
The unique, concrete
home at 324 River Street,
was designed by attorney
Patrick Gaynor. Gaynor
was born in Dublin, Ireland
in 1848. By 1884, he was
practicing law in Franklin.
His daughter May married
Justin Harding and they
later . . . — — Map (db m185948) HM
Lewis Davis Campbell. Two leading figures in nineteenth century national and state politics were born in log cabins located near this spot. Lewis Davis Campbell (1811-1882) served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1849 to 1858, rising . . . — — Map (db m81184) HM
This bell was cast in 1849.
It summoned and dismissed our school
children from 1849 to 1931.
"Bells of the past, whose long forgotten
music still fills the wild, expanse,
tingeing the sober twilight of the
present with . . . — — Map (db m185951) HM
[North face of the pavilion]
It all started in June 1974 when Franklin Judge J.T. Riley decided to replace the white building pictured here. It was reputed that the right portion was where J.N.C. Schenck had his store and post office. He . . . — — Map (db m26551) HM
Erected and dedicated by the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
and Friends
in loving memory of
Robert E. Lee
and to mark the route of the
Dixie Highway
“the shaft memorial and highway straight
at test his worth – he cometh . . . — — Map (db m122329) HM
(logo- Lee on horse)
Erected and dedicated by the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
and friends
in loving memory of
Robert E. Lee
and to mark the route of the
Dixie Highway
the shaft memorial and . . . — — Map (db m223721) HM WM
Most of the homes in this district were constructed after the creation of the Mackinaw Development Corporation in 1887. The corporation was named for the Cincinnati, Jackson, and Mackinaw Railroad which arrived in Franklin from Darke County in 1886. . . . — — Map (db m67652) HM
The oldest known structure standing in Franklin, the Old Log Post Office is a reminder of the links the community's earliest members maintained to the rest of the young state of Ohio and to the United States during the early nineteenth century. . . . — — Map (db m26549) HM
Founded by John L. Thirkield in 1832
Occupied this corner from 1850 until 1979.
The Thirkield family owned and operated the store which prided itself on quality merchandise and good customer relations. Under the leadership of Eden B. . . . — — Map (db m67649) HM
Never in the face of human conflict
has so much been owed by so many to so few.
The American soldier does not pick his war,
but when war has come, he has always done his duty,
with honor and for the love of his country. — — Map (db m185950) WM
Harveysburg. The Quaker village of Harveysburg was founded in 1829 on land originally a part of Colonel Abraham Buford's Revolutionary War Land Grant. Levi Lukens, a Virginia Quaker, purchased the 1000 - acre survey in 1812 and sold a portion . . . — — Map (db m26545) HM
Kings Island opens to the public after two years of construction. Major attractions include the record-breaking Twin Racer, the whimsical Enchanted Voyage, and the park's icon, a one-third scale-replica Eiffel Tower. — — Map (db m227509) HM
1972 Kings Island opened to the public after two years of construction. The park was built to replace Cincinnati's Coney Island, which was prone to frequent flooding and lacked the necessary room for any major expansion. Kings Island was . . . — — Map (db m227578) HM
Bayern Kurve and Flying Dutchman open in Oktoberfest and Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal makes a splash in Rivertown. The Brady Bunch film an episode of their show at the park. — — Map (db m227511) HM
Kings Island goes wild with Lion Country Safari, a new animal preserve. It can be enjoyed from a new air-conditioned monorail.
Aerialist Karl Wallenda walks a 1,700-foot tightrope above the Coney Island area of the park. — — Map (db m227512) HM
A double-armed Ferris Wheel, Zodiac, and Shake, Rattle & Roll both spin onto the scene.
Daredevil Evel Knievel performs a record-breaking jump over 14 Greyhound buses in October. — — Map (db m227513) HM
In celebration of America's bicentennial, a new indoor theater named the American Heritage Music Hall opens near the park entrance.
Planning and design begin for a large new wooden roller coaster. — — Map (db m227514) HM
Riders are taken for a loop on Screamin' Demon, the world's first forward-and-backward looping roller coaster.
International Showplace, a new amphitheater, is dedicated by comedian Dick Van Dyke. — — Map (db m227515) HM
1977
Park guests were thrown for a loop on Screamin' Demon, a first-of-its-kind roller coaster that traveled forward and backward! The ride was located in Wild Animal Safari and was built above a lake for added thrill. Across the park, . . . — — Map (db m228784) HM
Ferris Wheel opens in Oktoberfest and Tower Gardens opens on International Street.
The construction of a new record-breaking wooden roller coaster is announced in July. The ride would open the next year. — — Map (db m227516) HM
The Beast, the "biggest, baddest, longest, fastest coaster in the world", begins to terrify park guests: The monster of a ride is designed and built in-house. It includes underground tunnels, two lift-hills, and a frightening 540-degree helix . . . — — Map (db m227518) HM
Modifications are made to The Beast, including combining two tunnels into a single, longer one.
The Scooby-Doo roller coaster becomes The Beast's little brother when it is renamed The Beastie and a tunnel is added to the ride. — — Map (db m227519) HM
Park guests begin taking flight on The Bat, a first-of-its-kind suspended roller coaster. The ride's swooping, downward spirals would swing the cars outwards as they sped around the twisted track. — — Map (db m227524) HM
An updated Hanna-Barbera Land opens, including new rides like Hanna-Barbera Carousel.
Viking Fury begins swinging park guests above Oktoberfest and Winterfest, a festive holiday event, makes its initial debut. — — Map (db m227525) HM
1982
Kings Island's tenth anniversary included a line-up of exciting new rides and attractions for the whole family, including an overhaul to Hanna-Barbera Land with fun new rides like the Hanna-Barbera Carousel, Rawhide Railway, and Scooby . . . — — Map (db m228785) HM
Festhaus makes its official debut with authentic German cuisine and entertaining new shows.
The Bat and the original Enchanted Voyage both operate for the last time. — — Map (db m227527) HM
Park guests stand-up to their fears on King Cobra, a first-of-its-kind stand-up roller coaster with a towering vertical loop.
Smurf's Enchanted Voyage, a festive trip through the Smurf seasons, begins cruising. — — Map (db m227528) HM
The wet and wild White Water Canyon rapids ride starts drenching park guests. Tumble Bug, the park's oldest ride, is retired in preparation for an exciting new thrill ride. — — Map (db m227529) HM
Zephyr and Skylab begin spinning in the newly-refurbished Coney Mall. An updated Dodgem also opens, allowing park guests to get behind the wheel of an out-of-control bumper car. — — Map (db m227530) HM
The iconic Vortex roller coaster opens in place of The Bat. The ride features a record-breaking six-inversions: two vertical loops, two corkscrews, and a batwing. The park's original looping roller coaster, The Demon, is retired. — — Map (db m227531) HM
1987 Vortex opened at the back of the park on land previously occupied by The Bat. The towering new attraction was the tallest of its kind in the world and was designed exclusively for Kings Island. This twisted mess of steel also had more . . . — — Map (db m228786) HM
Amazon Falls, marketed as "the world's most exciting drop of water", makes a splash. The ride plunges boatloads of park guests down a 45-foot drop and into a tidal wave of water, drenching both riders and onlookers. — — Map (db m227532) HM
A new waterpark, WaterWorks, opens south of the existing park. It promises watery fun with a lazy river, a children's play area, and several twisted waterslides. WaterWorks is connected to the main park via the train. — — Map (db m227533) HM
WaterWorks is expanded with Rushing River, a first-of-its-kind 700-foot family water slide. Flight Commander, a unique new thrill ride, opens toward the back of the park in Coney Mall. — — Map (db m227534) HM
Adventure Express family roller coaster with twists, turns, and four themed tunnels opens. Smurf's Enchanted Voyage ceases operation at the end of the season in preparation for an eerie new ride in the same building. — — Map (db m227535) HM
Phantom Theater, a spooky ride through an abandoned theater, opens in Hanna-Barbera Land.
Kings Island is sold to Paramount Communications, allowing for new movie themed rides and attractions. — — Map (db m227536) HM
1992 Hanna-Barbera Land was over-hauled with a new collection of child-friendly rides, including the Scooby-Zoom junior roller coaster, Red Baron's Bi-Planes, and Flintstones Flyers swing ride. Phantom Theater, a spooky new Let Yourself Go . . . — — Map (db m228787) HM
Top Gun, the park's first movie-themed attraction, opens.
Wild Animal Habitat closes after 19 seasons of operation. Its land would later be used for several exciting new attractions. — — Map (db m227537) HM
Days of Thunder, a motion-simulator that puts guests in the seat of a stock racecar, speeds into Coney Mall. The theater would later be used for other films, including seasonal showings and several 3D ones. — — Map (db m227538) HM
A new slime-filled children's area, Nickelodeon Splat City, allows park guests to make a mess. It includes a large new amphitheater and multiple interactive attractions, including the watery Green Slime Zone. — — Map (db m227539) HM
The Outer Limits: Flight of Fear launches onto the scene as a first-of its kind roller coaster. The extraterrestrial ride is completely enclosed in a large building. XS Raceway, an upcharge go-kart attraction, begins racing. — — Map (db m227540) HM
WaterWorks is doubled in size with Surfside Bay, a large new wave pool, and a children's play area, Buccaneer Island. Skylab is retired before the end of the season. — — Map (db m227541) HM
1997 WaterWorks was expanded with Surfside Bay, a new 600,000 gallon wave pool. Nearby, the new Buccaneer Island play area opened. It included a large pirate ship with five miniature slides and several water jets and cannons. The Skylab ride . . . — — Map (db m228788) HM
Three new rides are added to Hanna-Barbera Land, including Scooby's Ghoster Coaster and two other child-friendly rides. Park guests can try surfing at WipeOut Beach, a new surf simulator added to WaterWorks. — — Map (db m227542) HM
Face/Off and Drop Zone open in the newly-named Paramount Action Zone, which is themed after a movie studio backlot. A new wooden roller coaster is announced to the public in May. — — Map (db m227543) HM
Son of Beast, a record-breaking thrill ride, is unleashed. It is the world's tallest, fastest, and only looping wooden roller coaster. A scary new Halloween event, FearFest, begins in September. — — Map (db m227544) HM
Nickelodeon Central opens with two new rides: Rugrats Runaway Reptar is a junior inverted roller coaster, and Wild Thornberrys River Adventure is a colorful re-theme of the park's original log flume ride. — — Map (db m227545) HM
Tomb Raider: The Ride, a highly-immersive new indoor dark ride, is unveiled. Sling Shot begins catapulting riders toward the sky as Kings Island's fastest ride. — — Map (db m227546) HM
2002 An epic new indoor attraction, Tomb Raider: The Ride, opened in Rivertown. The multi-sensory adventure attraction was based on the 2001 hit film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and blended special effects, an orchestrated score, and a . . . — — Map (db m228791) HM
Delirium swings into Kings Island as the tallest ride of its kind in the world. Guests begin solving a mystery and scoring points in Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle. — — Map (db m227547) HM
WaterWorks is replaced with Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay, an Australian-themed water park resort with several new waterslides and experiences. The classic Flying Eagles and Antique Cars are both retired. — — Map (db m227548) HM
Italian Job: Stunt Track speeds onto the scene. The launched. family roller coaster, includes water and fire effects. WinterFest makes its triumphant return after a 13-year, hiatus. — — Map (db m227549) HM
Nickelodeon Universe combines the two separate children's sections into one unified area. It includes a new roller coaster and other family-friendly rides. Cedar Fair purchases the park. — — Map (db m227552) HM
Park guests get to experience flight on Firehawk, Ohio's only flying roller coaster. FearFest is retired and replaced with Halloween Haunt, a bigger and scarier seasonal event. — — Map (db m227553) HM
2007 Firehawk, a unique flying roller coaster, opened adjacent to Flight of Fear. The innovative new ride enabled park guests to take flight and soar through five intense inversions in a flying position. 2008 Robbie Knievel, son of the . . . — — Map (db m228792) HM
All Paramount-themed attractions are renamed. Daredevil Robbie Knievel trumps his father's 1975 stunt by jumping over 24 Coke Zero trucks in the parking lot. — — Map (db m227556) HM
Diamondback, a hyper roller coaster, slithers into Kings Island. It's the park's tallest and fastest roller coaster to date. Aerialist Nik Wallenda walks an 800-foot long, 262-foot high tightrope above the park. — — Map (db m227557) HM
Planet Snoopy replaces Nickelodeon Universe. The colorful new children's area features the Peanuts characters. Boo Blasters on Boo Hill transports riders through a haunted house. — — Map (db m227559) HM
WindSeeker begins lifting riders to new heights on a first-of-its-kind ride experience. Dinosaurs Alive!, the world's largest animatronic dinosaur park, is unearthed. — — Map (db m227560) HM
The water park undergoes a large overhaul and becomes Soak City. Included are a new wave pool, Tidal Wave Bay, and the updated Splash River. Son of Beast is demolished to accommodate something new. — — Map (db m227561) HM
2012 Kings Island Boomerang Bay underwent a huge transformation into the new Soak City. The expanded water park included a collection of new attractions, including sand valley ball courts, the 650,000 gallon Tidal Wave Bay, and an updated lazy . . . — — Map (db m228793) HM
A new sports-themed dining facility, Reds Hall of Fame Grille, opens in Rivertown.
A frightening new roller coaster, Banshee, is announced. It will be the longest ride of its kind. — — Map (db m227563) HM
Banshee, the world's longest inverted roller coaster, screams onto the scene. It resides in the former Son of Beast location. The Racer gives its 100 millionth ride in August. — — Map (db m227564) HM
Planet Snoopy is expanded with Woodstock Gliders, the return of the fan-favorite Flying Scooters ride previously removed in 2004. Snoopy's Space Buggies, a child-friendly bouncing ride, also begins entertaining park guests. — — Map (db m227565) HM
Park guests drop into Tropical Plunge, a colorful complex in Soak City with six twisted waterslide experiences. The park announces a new ride, teasing the attraction with the hashtag #WhatsInTheShed. — — Map (db m227567) HM
An out-and-back wooden roller, Mystic Timbers, is unveiled. The ride includes a midcourse tunnel, extensive theming, and a first-of-its-kind special effects finale.
WinterFest returns to much fanfare, after a 12-year hiatus. — — Map (db m227568) HM
2017 Kings Island's first new wooden roller coaster in 17 years, Mystic Timbers, made its big debut. The out-and-back ride featured a series of swooping curves, zippy transitions, and an eerie finale within a mysterious shed. The ride was the . . . — — Map (db m228795) HM
The delectable Coney Bar-B-Que opens, featuring an extensive offering of delicious menu items. The return of the classic antique cars attraction, originally closed in 2004, was announced for the 2019 season in August. — — Map (db m227569) HM
A classic is returned with Kings Mills Antique Autos, enabling park visitors to drive an antique vehicle around lush gardens.
Miami River Brewhouse begins serving up craft beers and food. — — Map (db m227571) HM
Orion, a giga roller coaster with a 300-foot drop, towers over. Kings Island. It's the park's tallest, fastest, and longest steel roller coaster to date. The surrounding area is rethemed as Area 72 in conjunction with the exciting new ride. — — Map (db m227573) HM
Kings Island Camp Cedar opens just north of the park. The luxury outdoor resort makes it easy to stay and play nearby. The Racer is refurbished with more than 500 feet of new, specialty-engineered track. — — Map (db m227574) HM
Kings Island celebrates its golden anniversary with a line-up of new shows and experiences.
The Beast continues thrilling riders with 2,000 feet of track work, including modifications in select areas of the ride. — — Map (db m227577) HM
The King Mansion. Built of bricks of clay from the Little Miami River, the King Mansion has stood majestically overlooking the town of Kings Mills since 1885. The home of industrialist Ahimaaz King and the first house in Kings Mills, this . . . — — Map (db m118361) HM
Restored to its former glory, this log cabin was originally constructed in September 1795, by William Beedle, his grown son, and four sons-in-law. This cabin, as well as four others, a church and a blockhouse were the beginnings of the first . . . — — Map (db m306051) HM
The house at 210 E. Silver Street
sits in an 1807 addition to Lebanon
that was originally owned by one
of the town's founders, Samuel
Manning. Built in the 1850s in the
Greek Revival style by J. Kelley
O'Neall, it features beautiful . . . — — Map (db m249352) HM
Side A:
Built in 1897, this span over Turtle Creek is the oldest nonreinforced concrete arch bridge in Ohio. The residents of Floraville, the area to the south, felt the bridge needed to be “the most prominent” in all of Lebanon. . . . — — Map (db m24772) HM
This house is on lot No. 33 of the original 1802 plat of Lebanon. The land was owned by Samuel Manning, one of the town's founders. It was bought in 1886 by Dr. G. L. Krieger, a native of France. That same year it was sold, for $1,000, to John . . . — — Map (db m25047) HM
The Golden Lamb
Ohio's oldest inn
has hosted scores
of dignitaries
including 11
US Presidents
Two Hollywood movies
were filmed here;
Harper Valley PTA in 1977
and Milk Money
in 1993
Distinguished citizen
Tom . . . — — Map (db m25109) HM
The house at 215 S. Mechanic St. was
built in the Greek Revival style by
John C. Skinner around 1847. A
Lebanon merchant, he was Warren
County's auditor from 1844-53. In
1895, George W. Stanley bought it.
That year, he was appointed a . . . — — Map (db m249369) HM
Side A 20-24 N. Broadway is part of Lot
No. 38 of the original plat of
Lebanon. The property's first
owner was was Ephraim Hathaway,
one of Lebanon's four founders
in 1802, and the second sheriff
of Warren County (1806-1810).
It was . . . — — Map (db m200375) HM
In tribute to Eleanor Dell Clark Ullum (1917-2002) for her
dedication and inspiration to our community throughout
her political and personal endeavors. A graduate of Lebanon
High School Class of 1935, she was married to Ed Ullum
for 57 years . . . — — Map (db m200376) HM
Side A:
This house sits on lot No. 29 in the original 1802 plat of Lebanon. In 1805 the land was bought by William Ferguson, the town's first postmaster. Ferguson owned the Indian Chief Tavern. This inn was located one block to the west where . . . — — Map (db m25099) HM
(side 1)
Charles Clark was born in 1811 in Lebanon, Ohio. He graduated from law school in Kentucky and was given a river trip to New Orleans in 1831. When Clark stopped in Natchez, Mississippi, he was attracted to the old city. He set up a . . . — — Map (db m120758) HM
(side 1)
Born in Kentucky in 1909, Ormsby MackKnight Mitchel came with his mother to Lebanon after the death of his father in 1812. They lived at 115 E. Silver St. He received an appointment to West Point in 1825 and was No. 15 out of 46 . . . — — Map (db m200370) HM
Located in lot No. 24 in the first
plat of Lebanon, 35 E. Mulberry was
in the 1870s a hat dealer's. The
building was less than half as deep
as it is now. By 1900, it was its
size today, 18 ft. by 105 ft. It had
been a saloon, bowling alley, . . . — — Map (db m200448) HM
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