On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
My brother John Eutsler died for the cause of freedom; but God's son died so all people may live in Heaven forever.
-Robert Eutsler — — Map (db m166594) WM
On North Broadway Street at East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on North Broadway Street.
This grain mill, which was located at the southwest corner of Second & Broadway Streets and considered one of the oldest landmarks in Spencerville, was constructed in 1843 and remained in existence until the early 1940's. The mill eliminated the . . . — — Map (db m196332) HM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The Japanese had occupied the Korean peninsula since 1910. After Japan's
defeat in WW II, the Korean peninsula was divided into North Korea and
South Korea. On June 25, 1950, communist North Korean forces invaded
South Korea. In order to stop . . . — — Map (db m166609) HM
On South Canal Street at West 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on South Canal Street.
From 1845 to about 1906 barges pulled by horses provided transportation from the Ohio River to Lake Erie through a system of locks which raised or lowered boats to the next level of the canal.
Locks often became sites of towns, beginning . . . — — Map (db m22933) HM
On Ohio Route 66, 0.2 miles north of Deep Cut Road, on the right when traveling south.
Miami & Erie Canal, Deep Cut
You are on that section of the Miami and Erie Canal where the greatest excavation was made – a section that has been known over the years as “Deep Cut.” The huge ditch, 6,600 feet long and 5 to . . . — — Map (db m22848) HM
On South Saint Marys Road (Ohio Route 66) 0.1 miles Deep Cut Road (County Road 226), on the right when traveling south.
Miami And Erie Canal Deep Cut
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1975
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or . . . — — Map (db m166567) HM
On N. Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at W. 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Main Street.
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded the tiny, oil-rich nation of Kuwait. The United States
formed a coalition of 34 nations to liberate Kuwait, beginning Operation Desert Shield on
August 7, 1990. The United States deployed 694,550 troops in the war . . . — — Map (db m166617) HM
On Fort Amanda Road at Sunderland Road, on the right when traveling west on Fort Amanda Road.
Site of the 86 acre homestead of Dye Sunderland who served in Captain Samuel McCormick's Company of The War of 1812
Here in 1820, on the site of the Indian town of Tawa the Sunderland family established the First Permanent Home in . . . — — Map (db m91455) HM
Near North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Spanish-American War was a conflict fought between the United States and Spain.
Mounting tensions between the two powers during the "Age of Imperialism” peaked with
the sinking of the USS Maine, the event that triggered the United . . . — — Map (db m166602) HM
On N. Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at W. 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Main Street.
Side 1
U.S. Army
The army was created by the
continental congress in 1775 for the
defense of American liberty. It was
formally established within the
department of war in 1789.
"This we will defend"
Side 2
U.S. . . . — — Map (db m166623) HM WM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In loving memory of all our deceased Clowns from VFW Post 6772 Clown Unit dedicated to all our veterans who have served our great country in the Armed Forces of The United States of America — — Map (db m166586) WM
On Defiance Trail, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Do you see the little cemetery to the east, high on the west bank of the Auglaize? It's all that remains of Hartford, thriving town in the 1830's with, it was expected, a bright future, since the new Miami and Erie Canal would one day be serving . . . — — Map (db m236836) HM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
After the defeat of french colonial forces at the hand of the Viet Mihn
in 1954, Vietnam was divided into 2 nations:
Communist North Vietnam and
Non-Communist South Vietnam. The United States became involved in Vietnam
because it believed if all . . . — — Map (db m166613) HM
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 66) at East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
Spencerville was platted in 1844 under the name "Spencer". In 1854, the name was changed to "Acadia", and was incorporated as Spencerville in 1866. The town was located on the banks of the Miami & Erie Canal, and its development as a commercial . . . — — Map (db m196325) HM
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 66) at East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
Canal boats carried either freight or passengers. The typical canal boat was 14 1/2 feet wide by 85 feet long and carried up to 100 tons of cargo. Each boat typically had a captain, members of his family, animal drivers, steersmen and a bowman. The . . . — — Map (db m196328) HM
On North Broadway Street (Ohio Route 66) at East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on North Broadway Street.
Canal specifications called for the canal to be 28' wide at the bottom and 40' wide at the top. The water level was 4' deep and the tow path was 10' wide. A team of mules, donkeys or horses pulled the boat along by means of a 90 foot tow rope. — — Map (db m196329) HM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at W. 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire. It was an
indirect result of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, as well as British support of Native
American hostilities against U. S. expansion. Fought across three . . . — — Map (db m166597) HM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
World War I is also called "The Great War". The war was primarily fought
in Europe and the middle east.
The two military opponents were the allies
(Britain, France, Russia and the United States) and the central powers
(Germany, Austria-Hungary, . . . — — Map (db m166606) HM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) near West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The United States joined the allies (Britain, France, Russia, China) to fight
the axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) after the U.S. military was attacked
by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor in 1941. U.S. military forces saw action in
Asia, The . . . — — Map (db m166607) HM
Near Miami-Erie Canal Walkway/Bike Path south of Zion Church Road, on the right when traveling south.
Uses along the canal have changed dramatically over time. The main use of the canal was the transporting of commerce. However, the canal ran through many towns and places where populations needed recreation and an outlet from everyday life. This . . . — — Map (db m236377) HM
Near Miami-Erie Canal Walkway/Bike Path south of Zion Church Road, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to the Robert K. Antibus Trail Access
Dr. Robert "Bob" K. Antibus has faithfully served the citizens of Allen County as a commissioner for the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District since January of 1993. He is the longest . . . — — Map (db m236413) HM
On Miami-Erie Canal Walkway/Bike Path south of Zion Church Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Buckeye Trail and North Country Trails are located on the towpath of the Miami- Erie Canal, between the old canal and CR-66A, it then passes through Deep Cut Park, a 6,600 foot long, 50 foot deep, cut dug by hand. The Johnny Appleseed . . . — — Map (db m236414) HM
On Bellefontaine Road (Ohio Route 117) 0.5 miles north of Madden Road, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome to Haver Ridge Metro Park
This 61 acre tract of land is dedicated to long time Park Director Kevin Haver. Kevin dedicated forty two (42) years of his life to public service for the citizens of Allen County. He saw the transformation . . . — — Map (db m238509) HM
On Cottage Street (Ohio Route 60/511) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Cottage Street.
This bell was hung in the old court house in 1853 and for 75 years served Ashland County truly & well. It's vibrant tones rang out the news of Lee's surrender, tolled the passing of the immortal Lincoln, pealed forth the victory of Admiral Dewey, . . . — — Map (db m25829) HM
On 2nd Street at Cottage Street (Ohio Route 60/511), on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
To the heroic pioneers who braved the perils of the pathless wilderness to establish homes for their loved ones, and who laid the foundation of our commonwealth so broad and deep in this their new homeland that their descendants might freely enjoy . . . — — Map (db m25832) HM
Founding of Ashland College
The dream of establishing a college was born in the hearts of members of the German Brethren Church. In March 1877, a meeting was held at the Maple Grove Brethren Church to discuss the establishment of a college in . . . — — Map (db m97072) HM
On Ohio Route 603, on the right when traveling south.
Tensions between Native Americans and Euro-American settlers remained high on the Ohio frontier during the War of 1812. Grievances mounted rapidly following the removal of the Greentown Delawares to Piqua in the late summer of 1812. On September . . . — — Map (db m28800) HM
Erected in 1957 by George and Jessie Jones in loving memory of their son, Earl E. Jones, Ashland College student 1920-21, who died in 1921.
This terrace is dedicated to the pleasurable growth and development of the young people who attend . . . — — Map (db m25836) HM
Revolutionary War
John Tilton
Mexican War
John Campbell
War Of 1812
George Hanger
Patrick Murray
Wesley Richards
Jacob Switzer
James Kilgore
Civil War
Tobias Spiker
John Bayer
Solom . . . — — Map (db m231311) WM
This German cannon captured by American troops on French soil is presented Ashland County by the War Department as concrete evidence of victory November 11, 1918 — — Map (db m203921) HM WM
On Main Street (U.S. 250) just south of Center Road, on the right when traveling south.
James Lake is a 4 1/2 acre lake that drains an 85 acre
area west of the village. The water enters James Lake through
3 private lakes.
The lake was a gift to the village from the Don and Mary
Ringler family and is called James Lake in honor . . . — — Map (db m166365) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 250) just south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
The power for the light was provided from a home on the southwest corner of the lake. In 1958 the home was purchased by Earl and Eleanor Lemmel. The couple assumed responsibility for the electric bill and vowed to maintain it as long as they lived . . . — — Map (db m166366) HM
On Mechanic Street (Ohio Route 60) at Main Street (Ohio Route 179), on the left when traveling south on Mechanic Street.
This building was a center of community life from the time of its construction in 1886 to the late 1930s. Once common, such combinations of governmental offices and commercial and entertainment space are today rare. The second floor opera house . . . — — Map (db m24286) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 179) at Mechanic Street (Ohio Route 60), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
“Remembering a Brother”
18 Nov 47 - 19 Feb 68
CoC 3rd Bn/60th Inf (Riverine)
9th Inf Div. U.S. Army
KIA southeast of Can Tho City
Phong Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam — — Map (db m25838) WM
On East Main Street at South Pleasant Street on East Main Street.
A pioneer in automotive innovation. Charles Franklin Kettering (1876-1958) was born three miles north of Loudonville. He attended local schools and graduated from Ohio State University in 1904. He organizaed the Dayton Engineering Laboratories . . . — — Map (db m157069) HM
Clear Fork Gorge was formed when glacial meltwater cut through the sandstone bedrock that forms its steep walls fourteen to twenty-four thousand years ago. The gorge is one thousand feet wide and over three hundred feet deep. Its seclusion has . . . — — Map (db m24285) HM
On West Main Street (Ohio Route 39) just west of North Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
To commemorate the names of our men
who answered their country's call and
served for liberty and democracy in the
world war ending November 1s, 1918.
★ Floyd Arnholt
★ Samuel J. Covert
★ James E. Danner
★ . . . — — Map (db m166364) WM
On West Main Street (Route 39) west of North Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
George H. Baldner
Glenn E. Black
Russell W. Blakely
William S. Brothers
Merle Britton
Paul E. Crow
Lawrence W. Fockler
Robert L. Frank
Harold E. Kauffman
George J. Minchofer
Stephen G. Nestich Jr.
Dennis . . . — — Map (db m166361) WM
On Park Place just west of South Market Street (Ohio Route 3), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on America September 11, 2001 and to all victims of terrorism. May we find peace in the strength of the American spirit. — — Map (db m166358) WM
On South Market Street (Ohio Route 3) just south of West Main Street (Ohio Route 39), on the right when traveling south.
Construction
Known as the "Workman Cabin,” this log home was built between 1838 and by Morgan Workman.
It originally stood 3 miles
northeast of Loudonville along what was once the old Wooster-Mt.
Vernon Pike & Stage Route which . . . — — Map (db m166359) HM
On South Market Street (Ohio Route 3) south of West Main Street (Ohio Route 39), on the right when traveling south.
A New Home In Central Park
In 1963 the cabin–by then unoccupied since 1915 and its logs hidden by lap siding-was given by Mr, and
Mrs. Gene Lifer, on whose land it stood, to the Mohican Historical Society to use as the . . . — — Map (db m166360) HM
In the 1800s, chickens provided eggs and meat, which was a vital source of protein for farm families. Chickens were allowed to roam freely for a most of the day, although they would return to the coop at night, allowing the farmer to protect them . . . — — Map (db m240031) HM
The place of the early mill in the community is worth noticing. They were places of assembly for the scattered inhabitants of the country, where they came not only to get their wheat and corn ground, but also to hear the news, to barter, to . . . — — Map (db m240027) HM
Almost every farm had a corn crib. Corn cribs housed the family's most important crop which fed both humans and livestock. After allowing corn to dry on the stalk, farmers stored it on the cob. The crib provided protection against weather and large . . . — — Map (db m240032) HM
Today the country mill, like the horse and wagon with which it is so closely associated, is a faded page in history. It has been replaced by large commercial mills which have refinements for processing flour economically beyond the reach of the . . . — — Map (db m240025) HM
The little wooden outhouse as we know it has been an architectural fixture of America since the 1700s, when it began to replace chamber pots. In the 1800s, outhouses were built discreetly behind homes, as the old joke goes: "too close in the . . . — — Map (db m240034) HM
Plowing was typically a two-person job. One would guide the plow, while the other would scrape soil build-up that stuck to the plow (every 10 to 15 feet). It wasn't until 1837 when John Deere introduced his self-scouring steel plow, that the . . . — — Map (db m240028) HM
The main purpose of the smokehouse was to preserve meat, so it would last for a longer period of time. Preservation was achieved in this two-step process: 1.) The fresh cuts were packed in tubs of coarse salt for about six weeks, the salt drawing . . . — — Map (db m240035) HM
Sorghum molasses, along with maple syrup and honey were frontier sweeteners of the 1800's. Most communities had a sorghum mill that farmers brought their cane stalks for processing. There the 6-to-12 feet stalks were crushed between rollers powered . . . — — Map (db m240029) HM
Milling in Ohio began in the late 18th century. Mills were used in many industries around the state, such as grist mills used to process grain. Built in 1831, the Wolf Creek (Pine Run) Grist Mill originally stood north of Loudonville at Wolf Creek. . . . — — Map (db m240024) HM
On Lincoln Highway (County Route 30A) at Iowa Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
Side A
Mifflin was founded in 1816. Originally known as Petersburg, the name was changed in 1827 in honor of the settlers that moved here from Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The first village jailhouse and crossroad . . . — — Map (db m97113) HM
On Ohio Route 39, on the right when traveling west.
A migration of Indians throughout Ohio began due to unstable conditions created by the American Revolution. The massacre of Christian Indians at the Moravian mission of Gnadenhutten in 1782 and Colonel William Crawfords expedition against . . . — — Map (db m168811) HM
On Ohio Route 39, 1 mile north of Ohio Route 95, on the left when traveling north.
John Appleseed Chapman (b. September 26, 1774d. March 18, 1845) was the first lessee of this 160 acre tract (NW Ό, S 20, T 20, R 16), when he secured it for 99 years from the Virginia Military District School Lands on April 10, 1815. This $320 . . . — — Map (db m46337) HM
On South Bridge Street north of East Church Street, on the left when traveling south.
Anderson, Robert B. 1839-1863, Company C, 1st Ohio Valunteer Infantry, Civil War Applegate, Aaron H. 1835-1898, Company B, 120th Ohio, Volunteer Infantry, Civil War Armstrong, James A. 1844-1865, Company B, 65th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Civil . . . — — Map (db m239994) WM
On Ohio Route 89, 0 miles south of County Road 800.
Front:
To honor our veterans who have served
POLK
Back:
To those who served and returned ...
To those who served and were lost ...
Your contribution and sacrifice for our freedom is not forgotten.
We are eternally . . . — — Map (db m38799) HM
On U.S. 250, 0.2 miles west of County Road 175, on the left when traveling west.
Near this spot in Sept. 1861 James Garfield, who later became 20th President of the Nation, recruited 50 members of Co. C for his regiment, the 42nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for Civil War service. — — Map (db m137858) HM WM
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In 1895, this fire triangle was purchased for $12.00 from the city of Mansfield. It was used as a fire alarm and to announce village council meetings. It hung in a belfry over the council chambers. In 1933, it was moved to Academy Park. — — Map (db m202316) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This bell rang here at Savannah Academy from 1859 thru 1924. It was then moved to the new Savannah-Clear Creek School. In 1970, the bell was taken to Crestview High School. Finally, in 1993, it was returned to its home here in Academy Park. — — Map (db m202314) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
The original bandstand was constructed in 1907. It stood over the town cistern at the northeast corner of public square. It was later moved to the back of the park. It was torn down in the late 1940's, this replica was reconstructed in 1992-93 by . . . — — Map (db m202313) HM
On U.S. 224 at Ohio Route 58, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 224.
2nd World War
Korean War
Vietnam War
We dedicate this symbol to the men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedoms of humanity to keep forever living the freedom for which they died.
Let us forever remember and . . . — — Map (db m38953) WM
On Pymatuning Lake Road (County Route 274) 1.2 miles north of Martin Road (County Route 269), on the left when traveling south.
Pymatuning Wetlands The advancing and retreating mile-high glacial sheet of ice and snow shaped the countryside around this area. As the last of the ice masses melted, a great swamp developed, punctuated by towering white pines, bogs, and . . . — — Map (db m107661) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 6) at East Main Street (Ohio Route 85), in the median on South Main Street.
[counter clockwise from the south: five individual stones]U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Marines U.S. Merchant Marine — — Map (db m107658) WM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) at Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street.
The location of Shaffner-Knox Drugs, built for Doxsie Dairy Company
1935-1952
Doxsie Dairy Company
1957-1970
Commercial Testing and Engineering Company — — Map (db m132361) HM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) west of Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1889 by A.J. Beckwith
1889-1908
A.J. Beckwith Dry Goods
1912-1927
Globe Clothiers
1930
Turner's Drug Store
1934-1940
The Great A & P Tea Company
1941-1945
England . . . — — Map (db m132359) HM
On Goodwill Drive at Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531), on the right when traveling south on Goodwill Drive.
Burrill Block
The location of Edward H. Burrill Meat Market, the Burrill Block was built in 1900
1896-1921
Burrill's Meat Market
1926
Ragnvald Wary Billiards
1941-1953
Corner Restaurant . . . — — Map (db m132362) HM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) west of Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1889 by John & Oliver Topky
1889-1950
Topky Brothers Hardware & Ship Chandler
1951-1978
The Topky Hardware Company
1979-1995
Topky-Cook's Hardware Company — — Map (db m132356) HM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) west of Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The location of Edward H. Burrill Meat Market, the Burrill Block was built in 1900
1900-1908
H. Bieder Company, confectioner, ice cream, cigars, news dealer
1909-1962
Christiansen Confectionery Store
Upstairs . . . — — Map (db m132364) HM
On West Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) west of Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The location of Cooper Butcher Shop, the Kunkle Block was built in 1900
1907-1918
F. J. Kempel Jeweler
1921
Century Club
1926-1931
Marine Sanitary Barber Shop
Wilfred Beauty Parlor
1944-1971 . . . — — Map (db m132295) HM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) east of Hulbert Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1889 by John & Oliver Topky
1895-1897
Mills and Burton Drugs
1898-1914
H.T. & L.T. Carlisle Department Store
1914-1927
George S. Eddy Department Store
1929-1931
John Dellerba, . . . — — Map (db m132355) HM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) west of Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The location of Cooper Butcher Shop, the Kunkle Block was built in 1900
1907
Sperra Cafι
1912
Charlie Patchin's Restaurant
1921
Reuben Russack Clothing
1926
Elite Tonsorial Parlor . . . — — Map (db m132321) HM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) west of Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The location of the Herrick Hotel, built in 1916 for Peter J. Kapsanis
1916-1961
Harbor Sugar Bowl
1967-1971
West Fifth Club Tavern — — Map (db m132322) HM
On Bridge Street (Ohio Route 531) west of Goodwill Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The location of the Herrick Hotel, the Petros Block was built in 1916
1916-1931
Frank Petros Confectionery
1934-1945
Petros Brothers Men's Furnishings
1946-1972
Paul's Bar & Restaurant
1973-1997 . . . — — Map (db m132323) HM
