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 ( 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
On Broad Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Played at Ashland from 1990-93. Royce Earned First Team All-America Honors in 1993 and Third Team All-America Laurels in 1992. He was the MIFC Player of the Year in 1993 and the MIFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1992 and 1993. Royce was a . . . — — Map (db m270358) HM
On College Avenue 0.2 miles east of King Road, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. Carlos and Mrs. Karen Campo served Ashland University as President and First Lady from 2015 to 2024. Karen and the AU Women's Auxiliary established this Prayer Garden in 2017 for students, faculty, staff, and the community. In honor of the . . . — — Map (db m270363) HM
On Broad Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Coached at Ashland for 35 years (1959-93) and compiled a record of 217-119-12, a .641 winning percentage. His teams won five Heartland Conference Championships and five Mid-Ohio Conference Crowns. His 1967 and 1972 teams were undefeated. His 1986 . . . — — Map (db m270359) 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 m269824) HM
On College Avenue at Clairmont Avenue, on the right when traveling west on College Avenue.
Given by Frederick B.'75 and Anne Mainwaring '75 Broad in memory of their fathers: Staff Sergeant Russell Davies Broad and Walter Mainwaring Jr. Both served in the US Army during World War II. — — Map (db m270365) WM
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
On Broad Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Logan served as AU's head Track and Field Coach from 2005-2022 and was Ashland's throws coach for 13 years prior to that. As the head coach, he guided the men's program to three consecutive NCAA Division II Championships 2019 indoors and outdoors . . . — — Map (db m270361) HM
On Broad Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Moon competed on Ashland University's Track and Field Teams as a junior and senior. She won a pair of NCAA Division II Pole Vault Championships - one indoors and one outdoors in 2013. Moon was a three-time NCAA Dvision II All-American. She holds . . . — — Map (db m270360) 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 Ohio Route 603 0.3 miles north of County Route 2256, on the right when traveling south.
Charles Mill Dam was completed in 1936 and impounds the waters of the Black Fork of the Mohican River. The Black Fork joins the Clear Fork to create the mainstem of the Mohican River south of Loudonville, Ohio. Charles Mill provides flood . . . — — Map (db m270036) HM
On Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway (Ohio Route 603) north of Local Highway 2256, on the right when traveling north.
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 m299738) HM
On Mansfield Road (U.S. 42) at County Road 1475, on the right when traveling south on Mansfield Road.
Milton Township School No. 5 was built ca. June 1900 by Tinsley & Tobias, Brick Contractors, using the same bricks and sandstone foundation of the previous school, built November 1889 and destroyed by fire November 1899.
In the month of . . . — — Map (db m299348) HM
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 Fairview Drive at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Fairview Drive.
Memorial and Honor Roll
Dedicated to the Citizens of Hayesville and Vermillion Twp. who gave service in the armed forces of our country during World War II.
George Beecher • George H. Stafford • Millard Daugherty, Jr. • William . . . — — Map (db m270042) WM
On Park Street at Fairfield Drive, on the right when traveling north on Park Street.
In loving tribute
to the
patriotism and sacrifices
of the members of
Thomas Jefferson Armstrong
Post, G.A.R.
and all tho went forth
to defend the Union in
1861 - 1865
They no longer march at the bugles
sound
Nor prepare . . . — — Map (db m270045) WM
On Mechanic Street (Ohio Route 60) at Main Street ( 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 Fairview Drive at Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Fairview Drive.
To honor those
that fought, protected
and died for our
one nation, under God,
so that we may
continue the pursuit
of happiness and
freedom for all.
World War I
Apr 1917 - Nov 1918
Korean Conflict
June 1950 - Jan. 1955 . . . — — Map (db m270043) WM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 179) at Mechanic Street ( 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 Park Street at Fairfield Drive, on the right when traveling north on Park Street.
In appreciation
of the scholarly influence of
Saunders Diefendorf
and
John Simpson
Directors and Professors
in Vermillion Institute
In memory of
Rev. John Cox
and
Linus Hayes
pioneers in 1830
founded the
Village of . . . — — Map (db m270044) HM
On West Main Street at South High Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
School
The citizens of Jeromesville have always taken a great interest in their youth and they have gone to great lengths to provide them with proper training. For many years, the chil- dren of Jeromeville attended school in . . . — — Map (db m298167) HM
On South High Street (Ohio Route 89) 0.4 miles south of Plum Street.
Jeromesville Methodist Church Cemetery
Blew, Frederick 1755-1836 Army Revolutionary War • Householder, Abraham 1840-1889 Army Civil War • Ingmand, William 1836-1914 Army Civil War • Remley, George 1782-1861 Army War of 1812 • . . . — — Map (db m270509) WM
On South High Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South High Street.
In memory of our boys
who made the supreme sacrifice
in World War II
their prescence still lingers
a halo of light
Paul A. Fickes • Harold Drushel • Stanley E. Lower • Harvey D. Fockler • Walter Shearer • Bernie Walker • Doyle Byers
In . . . — — Map (db m270352) WM
On East Main Street at South Pleasant Street on East Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
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 organized the Dayton Engineering Laboratories . . . — — Map (db m157069) HM
On South Market Street (Ohio Route 3) at East Main Street ( Route 39), on the left when traveling south on South Market Street.
A pioneer in automotive innovation. Charles Franklin Kettering (1877-1958) was born three miles north of Loudonville. He attended local schools and graduated from Ohio State University in 1904. He organized the Dayton Engineering Laboratories . . . — — Map (db m261968) HM
Near Gorge Overlook, on the right when traveling east.
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 South Market Street (Ohio Route 3) at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on South Market Street.
C. E. Allen • J. Arnold • A. Ayers • R. Barron • G. Betdore • H. C. Bishop • C. L. Buckwalter • J. Burris • T. C. Cake • T. A. Carpenter • L. Chubb • W. Danner • L. K. Donald • L. Dow • W. T. Elwell • T. Eyster • R. Finley • A. First • G. Fisher • . . . — — Map (db m269969) WM
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 at South Market Street ( Route 3), on the right when traveling west on Park Place.
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 m269823) WM
On South Market Street (Ohio Route 3) just south of West Main Street ( Route 39), on the right when traveling south.
Construction
Known as the "Workman Cabin,” this log home was built between 1838 and 1840 by Morgan Workman.
It originally stood three 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 ( 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 headquarters
for the . . . — — Map (db m166360) HM
On Ohio Route 3 at Route 97, on the right when traveling south on Ohio Route 3.
In 1861, German immigrants Constantine and Agnes Cline purchased two adjoining parcels of land southwest of here on a hillside near the Mohican-Memorial Shrine. The Clines started farming the area, and they constructed a spring house, barn, orchard, . . . — — Map (db m269964) 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
The flash flood event of 2006 was the result of torrential rainfall from a cluster of strong afternoon thunderstorms that took aim at the Mohican State Forest. The heaviest rain fell between 3 PM and 5 PM, with storm total amounts ranging from . . . — — Map (db m260902) HM
On Gorge Overlook, on the right when traveling east.
Panel 1
The Mighty GiantThe American chestnut tree was once one of the most important trees in our eastern forest. The tree's native range extended from Georgia all the way to Maine and west to the Ohio River . . . — — Map (db m261911) 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
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
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 1800s. Most communities had a sorghum mill that farmers brought their cane stalks for processing. There the 6-to-12 foot stalks were crushed between rollers powered . . . — — Map (db m240029) HM
On Ohio Route 3 south of South Mount Vernon Avenue (County Route 3A), on the right when traveling south.
My brother and I opened the first Pizza Hut in Wichita, Kansas, with nothing but a dream and $600 borrowed from our mother. Since then, we've become one of the world's best-known brands. This Pizza Hut Classic celebrates our heritage with a . . . — — Map (db m269967) 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 m298154) 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 Crawford’s expedition against . . . — — Map (db m168811) HM
On Ohio Route 39 1 mile north of Route 95, on the left when traveling north.
John “Appleseed” Chapman (b. September 26, 1774—d. March 18, 1845) was the first lessee of this 160 acre tract (NW ¼, 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 O D N R Mohican Road 51 at Park Road, on the right when traveling north on O D N R Mohican Road 51.
While the Mohican area is recognized for its abundance of natural beauty, another natural resource lies below the surface of the landscape - natural gas.
Mohican Memorial State Forest covers a massive geologic formation of porous rock about . . . — — Map (db m269911) HM
On Pleasant Hill Lake Trail at Park Road, on the right when traveling east on Pleasant Hill Lake Trail.
Explore Iconic Landmarks!
Clear Fork Gorge Scenic Overlook
Marvel at dramatic views of the Clear Fork of the Mohican River from two stone decks. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this area is designated as a . . . — — Map (db m269905) HM
On Park Road at Lyons Falls Trail, on the left when traveling north on Park Road.
Explore Iconic Landmarks!
Clear Fork Gorge Scenic Overlook
Marvel at dramatic views of the Clear Fork of the Mohican River from two stone decks. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this area is designated as a . . . — — Map (db m269907) HM
On Ohio Route 39 east of County Road 917, on the right when traveling west.
Attended Perrysville High School, was a blacksmith & welding instructor while in USMC. Worked as Lake Patrolman for M.W.C.D. Cut timber for about ten years. Was a welder at Harris Welding, pipe construction at Davis Bessy, Lake Erie. Pulp Mill . . . — — Map (db m271207) HM
On O D N R Mohican Road 51 at Hog Hollow Trail, on the right when traveling east on O D N R Mohican Road 51.
Ohio Forest Fire Management Through The Years
1885 - The Ohio General Assembly established the State Forestry Bureau.
1915 - The General Assembly appropriated $10,000 for the purchase of two forested areas in southern Ohio: Waterloo State . . . — — Map (db m269963) HM
On O D N R Mohican Road 51 at Hog Hollow Trail, on the right when traveling east on O D N R Mohican Road 51.
Built in 1934, fire wardens and foresters used the 80-foot-tall Mohican Fire Tower to spot blazes on Ohio lands. Ohio's fire towers were staffed by lookouts and equipped with binoculars, maps, a radio, telephone, and an alidade-a device used to . . . — — Map (db m269913) HM
On O D N R Mohican Road 51 at Hog Hollow Trail, on the right when traveling east on O D N R Mohican Road 51.
This tree is planted in honor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' 75th Anniversary in 2024. The Division of Forestry, one of the oldest formal forestry programs in the nation, works to protect, sustainably manage, and expand Ohio's forested . . . — — Map (db m272284) HM
On Park Road at Lyons Falls Trail, on the right when traveling north on Park Road.
Retracing Historic Paths
Experience a place where nature's history meets your adventure! Once the hunting grounds of the Delaware nation, it's now a sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts. Hike, bike, ride horseback, or paddle through varied . . . — — Map (db m269906) HM
On Park Road, on the right when traveling north on Park Road.
A modern covered bridge created by combining modern highway engineering and aesthetic design. The materials used in its construction are of contemporary steel and concrete combined with native Mohican State Forest woods.
James A. Rhodes . . . — — Map (db m261966) HM
On Park Road at Lyons Falls Trail, on the right when traveling south on Park Road.
Many of the large evergreen trees in the gorges of Mohican State Park and Mohican Memorial State Forest are eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), which occurs throughout much of the eastern United States and Canada, although in Ohio they mainly . . . — — Map (db m269909) HM
On Highway 1225 0.3 miles north of Mowery Road (Local Highway 2306), on the left when traveling north.
On the 15 of September 1812, seven of the soldiers left the Copus cabin to wash at a nearby spring, leaving their weapons near the house. The Indians attacked the men at the spring. Three fled to the woods. They were pursued by the Indians and . . . — — Map (db m299737) HM
On Local Highway 1225 0.3 miles north of Mowery Road.
James Copus and three soldiers; George Shipley, John Tedeick and Warnock killed by the Indians Sept. 15, 1812.
Johnny Appleseed died Mar. 11, 1845 buried near Fort Wayne, Indiana. — — Map (db m269990) HM 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 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
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