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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Dayton Metro Region

 
By Craig Doda, May 4, 2024
German Township Veterans Memorial
101 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, German Township — Veterans Memorial —
On Church Hill Road 0.1 miles north of Snyder Domer Road, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to those who served God, Country and Community — — Map (db m246389) WM
102 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Highlands — 10-12 — Sully Jaymes —
On Woodward Avenue 0.1 miles north of West Glenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Sully Jaymes was an African American lawyer and tireless activist for equal rights in Springfield during the first half of the twentieth century. Born on March 30 sometime between 1875-1880, he graduated from the University of Michigan Law School . . . — — Map (db m249503) HM
103 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Perrin Woods — Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated — Founded January 16, 1920 • Howard University • Washington, D.C. —
On Southern Parkway at West Parkwood Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Southern Parkway.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded by: Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings and Fannie Pettie Watts. The five founders were women who possessed modesty, strength of character and . . . — — Map (db m278139) HM
104 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Ridgewood — 6-12 — Ridgewood in the Country Club District —
On North Fountain Boulevard at Ardmore Road, on the left when traveling north on North Fountain Boulevard.
The Ridgewood neighborhood, platted in 1914, was one of the first fully planned and restricted suburbs in the United States. Its innovative developer, Springfield native Harry S. Kissell, was among a small group of nationally acclaimed real . . . — — Map (db m117567) HM
105 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Hills — In Memory of Those Men Who Died in the Battle of Piqua —
Near Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) north of Lower Valley Pike.
"In memory of those men who died in the Battle of Piqua, August 8, 1780, the largest Revolutionary War battle West of the Alleghenies." — — Map (db m35288) HM
106 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — Afternoon Assault —
On Lower Valley Pike at South Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Valley Pike.
Clark's army of Kentuckians approached from the south around 2:30 p.m., seeing the Indian towns after fording the Mad River. Clark dispatched Colonel John Logan and his men along the south bank of the Mad in order to cut off the Indians' route of . . . — — Map (db m299517) HM
107 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — Battle of Piqua — August 8, 1780 —
On Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) north of Lower Valley Pike.
Within this park and immediate vicinity, former site of the Shawnee Indian Village of Piqua. The Shawnees and their British Allies were defeated by General George Rogers Clark with his army of Kentucky Frontiersmen. This battle greatly advanced the . . . — — Map (db m35295) HM
108 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — C.B.C. Bicentennial Grove —
On Lower Valley Pike at South Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Valley Pike.
The five trees located in this area have been designated by the American Forest Institute as Bicentennial Trees because of the important role they have played in our nation's history, and were planted here as a project of the Springfield Community . . . — — Map (db m299513) HM
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109 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — Clark's Report to Governor Thomas Jefferson — August 22, 1780 —
On Lower Valley Pike at South Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Valley Pike.
By every possible exertion, and the aid of Colonel Slaughter's corps, we completed the number of 1000, with which we crossed the river at the mouth of Licking on the 1st day of August, and began our march the 2nd. Having a road to cut for the . . . — — Map (db m299519) HM
110 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — Echos From The Past — Uncovering The Story Of The Keifer Cabin —
On Lower Valley Pike at South Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Valley Pike.
You are standing at the very spot where John Keifer built a cabin that was more than just a home. This home, built by John around 1824, was a witness to the lives of pioneers and the changing landscape of early America and Clark County. . . . — — Map (db m299514) HM
111 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — Excerpt from Captain Alexander Mckee's Report to Major Arendt S. Depeyster — August 22, 1780 —
On Lower Valley Pike at South Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Valley Pike.
The affair of the Shawanese villages was decided before my arrival, and the Enemy gone off. The Indians of Chillicothy upon their approached abandoned that Village & destroyed the Fort retiring to Pickawee, and the Enemy finding no opposition . . . — — Map (db m299520) HM
112 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — General George Rogers Clark / Tecumseh —
On Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) north of Lower Valley Pike, on the right when traveling north.
[Front Side of Marker] Here General George Rogers Clark With his Kentucky soldiers Defeated and drove From this region The Shawnee Indians August 8 1780 Thus aiding to make The Northwest Territory Part of the . . . — — Map (db m35379) HM
113 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — Peckuwe Shawnee Memorial —
On Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) at Lower Valley Pike, on the right when traveling north on Tecumseh Road.
The Shawnee village of Peckuwe stood on this site until August 8, 1780. This village was inhabited by the Peckuwe and Kispoko Divisions of the Shawnee Tribe. The Shawnee, along with the other tribes in Ohio, often placed a large cedar pole in . . . — — Map (db m35274) HM
114 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — The Battle of Piqua — August 8th, 1780 —
On Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) at Lower Valley Pike, on the right when traveling north on Tecumseh Road.
Approximately three miles west of Springfield at the present site of George Rogers Clark Memorial Park lay the Shawnee Indian Town called Piqua. This town was the site of the battle of Piqua on August 8th, 1780 - one of the last battles of the . . . — — Map (db m35171) HM
115 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — The Battle of Piqua, or Picawey —
Near Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) 0.2 miles north of Route 4.
Before you lay Piqua, or Picawey, a Shawnee settlement where 1,000 Kentucky militiamen under Col. George Rogers Clark defeated an alliance of Shawnee, Delaware, Mingo and Wyandot warriors on August 8, 1780 in the largest battle fought west of the . . . — — Map (db m34207) HM
116 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — The Keifer Cabin Site — Pioneer Archeological Work — At George Rogers Clark State Park/ Peckuwe Battle Field
Near South Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 69). Reported permanently removed.
You are standing on the site of a cabin built by John Keifer in 1824. John Keifer (1802- 1863) and his wife Elizabeth Donnel (1805- 1865), daughter of surveyor Jonathan Donnel, resided here until 1830. That year the family moved to another farm . . . — — Map (db m299338) HM
117 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Shawnee Springs — Tribal Resistance — Escaping Clark's Offensive —
On Lower Valley Pike at South Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Valley Pike.
"By this time the brass Six-pounder, taken by Clarke at Vincennes, was brought up & put into position. The men were formed on an elevation above the fort into a hollow-square, excepting Logan and his regt. The cannon was fired a dozen or 15 . . . — — Map (db m299518) HM
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118 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Springfield Township — 75th Anniversary of the Madonna of the Trail Statue —
On West Main Street at Fisher Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
The Ohio Society DAR on July 4, 2003, placed this Rededication Marker to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Madonna of the Trail Statue. The Statue has been restored through the efforts of: • Ohio Society Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m108425) HM
119 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Springfield Township — City of Springfield Veterans Bridge —
On North Fountain Avenue south of Cliff Park Road, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m215837) WM
120 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Springfield Township — Hartman Rock Garden — Visionary Art Environment —
Near Russell Avenue south of McCain Avenue.
The Hartman Rock Garden is a nationally-recognized visionary art environment by self-taught artist Ben Hartman. Ben drew inspiration from family and friends, as well as from magazines, books, radio, and film. He constructed every object by hand . . . — — Map (db m277902) HM
121 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Springfield Township — Paul V. Shaffer Memorial Garden — April 4, 1923 - April 4, 1973 —
On East Main Street at South Greenmount Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Dedicated to all veterans of Clark County — — Map (db m309180) WM
122 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Springfield Township — 4-12 — Pennsylvania House / The National Road —
On West Main Street (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west.
Pennsylvania House David Snively built the Federal-style Pennsylvania House in 1839 along the newly constructed National Road. This tavern and inn was an important stopover for livestock drovers and pioneers traveling by foot, on horseback, or . . . — — Map (db m241911) HM
123 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Springfield Township — The National Road —
On West Main Street at Snyder Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
A short distance west of the Springfield City limits at the top of Sugar Grove Hill ended the continuous metaled or paved portion of the National Road. The National Road was, outside of the navigable rivers and harbors, the first great internal . . . — — Map (db m216946) HM
124 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Springfield Township — The Rose City — Springfield Ohio —
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) 0.1 miles west of Snyder Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
For nearly 80 years Clark County was home to a flourishing nursery and florist industry. In fact, Springfield and Clark County grew and shipped more roses than any other city in the country. Rose growing and shipping became a multi-million dollar . . . — — Map (db m215403) HM
125 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Tecumseh Acres — Clark's Rookery Romp! —
On Lower Valley Pike at South Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Valley Pike.
Our Sycamore This tree stump is from a 300 year old Sycamore tree that had to be cut down. It was here before George Rogers Clark marched on the British and Shawnee in 1780! In the summer of 2015, this tree was struck by lightning, which . . . — — Map (db m299515) HM
126 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Tecumseh Acres — Tecumseh — (1768-1813) —
On Tecumseh Road (Ohio Route 369) north of Route 4.
Statesman, Warrior and Patriot was born March 1768, three miles west of Springfield, close to Route 40 - State Route 369 - at the Shawnee Indian Town called Piqua. Site of the battle of Piqua, August 8th, 1780, presently George Rogers Clark Memorial . . . — — Map (db m35123) HM
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127 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, The Southwest Quadrant — "Johnny Lytle Avenue" —
On South Yellow Spring Street at West Johnny Lytle Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Yellow Spring Street.
The naming of this street "Johnny Lytle Avenue," is in honor of a talented and world recognized musician who was raised and lived virtually his entire life in this area, "the Southwest Quadrant." It is also meant to memorialize Johnny's love for and . . . — — Map (db m264966) HM
128 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Tiffany Acres — Enon-Greenon Area Students Veterans Memorial —
On South Tecumseh Road at Rocky Point Road, on the right when traveling south on South Tecumseh Road.
This memorial is dedicated to those students from the Enon-Greenon Area who served their country in times of war and peace. We acknowledge them, honor them, and will not forget them. The QR code affixed to this memorial contains the names of . . . — — Map (db m278136) WM
129 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Tiffany Acres — Green High School Veterans Memorial —
On South Tecumseh Road at Rocky Point Road, on the right when traveling south on South Tecumseh Road.
In remembrance of these four patriots from Greenon High School Who answered our country's call and gave their all in the Republic of Vietnam William D. Bloomfield '67, 06/02/1969 David A. Dye '67, 05/12/1967 Clyde W. Saunders '67, . . . — — Map (db m278135) WM
130 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Tiffany Acres — 8-12 — Old Enon Road Stone Arch Culvert —
On Rocky Point Road (County Route 136) at Old Mill Road (County Route 146), on the left when traveling west on Rocky Point Road.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, the span is the oldest in Clark County a traveler can cross. It is also one of the oldest stone bridges in use in Ohio. Stone mason Samuel S. Taylor (1837-1930) built the culvert from . . . — — Map (db m135172) HM
131 ► Ohio, Clark County, Springfield, Victoria Villa — Vale Veterans Memorial —
Near Vale Road (County Route 232).
South side (Sons of the American Revolution logo) East side (Spanish American War logo) United Army Navy Spanish War Veterans 1898- 1899 Cuba Philippine Islands Puerto Rico North side (Civil War logo) Our Defenders 61- . . . — — Map (db m86721) WM
132 ► Ohio, Clark County, Tremont City — Sergt. Roger A. Collins —
On Church Hill Road 0.2 miles west of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Sergt. Roger A. Collins Co. B. 148th. Inf. U.S.A. Born, Sept. 2Nd. 1897 Killed in action in the Meuse-Argonne Battle Sept. 28th. 1918 — — Map (db m246390) WM
133 ► Ohio, Clark County, Tremont City — Tremont City Veterans Memorial —
On Upper Valley Pike South Mulberry Street (Ohio Route 560) near Main Street Snyder- Donner Rd (County Route 300), on the right when traveling south.
Tremont City Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated May 24, 2015 All gave some Some gave all — — Map (db m97206) WM
134 ► Ohio, Greene County, Alpha — 21-29 — First Courthouse of Greene County —
On Alpha Road at Maple Drive, on the left when traveling north on Alpha Road.
Front Side: First Courthouse of Greene County In the late 1790s General Benjamin Whiteman built near this site one of the first log cabins in Alpha, the first settlement in what would become Beavercreek Township of Greene County. . . . — — Map (db m67642) HM
135 ► Ohio, Greene County, Beavercreek — Beaver Cemetery/Church Veterans Memorial —
On Dayton- Xenia Road (County Route 142), on the right when traveling west.
In remembrance of all veterans who lie here V.F.W. Post 8312 1982 — — Map (db m91442) WM
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136 ► Ohio, Greene County, Beavercreek — Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #1 — Walk of History — American Revolutionary War —
Near Old North Fairfield Road at Fairwood Dr., on the left when traveling north.
Walk of History This walkway is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States of America who have devoted their lives to the principles of justice and freedom since the War for Independence, they have served in . . . — — Map (db m113180) WM
137 ► Ohio, Greene County, Beavercreek — Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #2 — Walk of History — American Civil War —
On Old North Fairfield Road, on the left when traveling north.
American Civil War 1861 – 1865 Union and Confederate served 3,263,000 killed 529,330 wounded 418,206 The American Civil War was a military conflict between the United States of America, (Union or Federals) and the Confederate States of . . . — — Map (db m113181) WM
138 ► Ohio, Greene County, Beavercreek — Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #3 — Walk of History — World War I —
On N Fairfield Rd near Fairwood Dr., on the left when traveling north.
World War I 1914 – 1918 U S 1917 – 1918 served 4,734,991 killed 116,516 wounded 294,902 World War I is also called “The Great War”. The war was primarily fought in Europe and the Middle East. The two military opponents . . . — — Map (db m113188) WM
139 ► Ohio, Greene County, Beavercreek — Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #4 — Walk of History — World War II —
On Old North Fairfield Road near Fairwood Dr., on the left when traveling north.
World War II 1941 – 1945 served 16,112,566 killed 405,400 wounded 671,846 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 . . . — — Map (db m113183) WM
140 ► Ohio, Greene County, Bowersville, Jefferson Township — Bowersville —
On Maysville Street (Ohio Route 72) 0.1 miles north of Groff Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Birthplace of the Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, minister and author — — Map (db m268261) HM
141 ► Ohio, Greene County, Bowersville, Jefferson Township — Bowersville —
On Maysville Street (Ohio Route 72) 0.2 miles north of North Street, on the right when traveling south.
Birthplace of the Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, minister and author — — Map (db m268264) HM
142 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville — Cedarville — Corporation Limit Marker —
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 72) 0.1 miles north of Alumni Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Birthplace of U.S. Senator James H. Kyle "Father" Of Labor Day — — Map (db m159713) HM
143 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville — Cedarville —
On U.S. 42, on the left when traveling north.
Birthplace of U.S. Senator James H. Kyle, "Father" of Labor Day — — Map (db m297819) HM
144 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville — Cedarville Civil War Monument — The Harper Memorial —
On Clifton Pike (Ohio Route 72) south of Varsity Drive, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m118382) WM
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145 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville — Cedarville North Cemetery — National Historic Landmark —
On North Main Street (Route 72) 0.1 miles north of Alumni Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Cedarville North Cemetery Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This Site Possesses National Significance in Commemorating the History of the United States of America February 11, 1988 George W. Harper . . . — — Map (db m161219) HM
146 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville — In Grateful Remembrance — Williamson Mound —
Near Indian Mount Trail.
In Grateful Remembrance this public state park has been created through the generosity of public- spirited citizens of Greene county who donated the land. The prehistoric Indian-mound known as the “Williamson Mound” thus will . . . — — Map (db m118376) HM
147 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville — Martin Robison Delany —
Near Tarbox Cemetery Road (County Route 81).
Martin Robison Delany May 6, 1812 – Jan. 24, 1885 Catherine A. (Richards) Delany Oct. 10, 1822 – July 11, 1894 Placido Rameses Delany 1862 – 1910 Faustin Soulouque Delany 1859 – 1912 Ethiopia Hallie Amelia . . . — — Map (db m119014) HM
148 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville — Veterans Memorial Park —
On East Street at East Xenia Street, on the right when traveling north on East Street.
Veterans Memorial Park — — Map (db m298037) WM
149 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville, Cedarville Township — Adena Mound —
On Indian Mount Trail 1 mile north of Williamson Road, on the right when traveling west.
This typical Adena Mound was built approximately 500 B.C. to 00 A.D.. Mounds such as these were used for either burial or lookouts. This mound stands 30 feet high and 140 feet in diameter. Commonly Adena Mounds were built in large open . . . — — Map (db m285819) HM
150 ► Ohio, Greene County, Cedarville, Cedarville Township — Cedarville —
On West Xenia Avenue (U.S. 42) 0.8 miles west of School Street.
Birthplace of U.S. Senator James H. Kyle, "father" of Labor Day — — Map (db m268265) HM
151 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — 7-29 — Clifton Gorge — A Feature of Ohio's Glacial Past —
On Ohio Route 343.
Clifton Gorge is a classic example of a canyon cut into dolomite and shale bedrock that dates to the Silurian Period 400 million years ago. Created by meltwater released from the retreating continental glacier some 15,000 years ago, the cool, moist . . . — — Map (db m12475) HM
152 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — Clifton Gorge Marker — The Old Trail Head — The Obscure Marker —
On Jackson Street 0.1 miles south of St Rt 343 ( Route 343), on the right when traveling south.
Clifton Gorge has been designed a Registered Natural Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States U. S. Department . . . — — Map (db m77111) HM
153 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve —
On Ohio Route 343 0.8 miles east of Swimming Pool Road, on the right when traveling east.
History- To the Shawnee Indians, Clifton Gorge was a refuge in time of trouble. To the pioneers, it was a barrier to travel. The nineteenth century industrialists valued its water power and filled it with mills. Today, as part of Ohio's . . . — — Map (db m214656) HM
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154 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — Clifton Mill — Since 1802 —
On Water Street close to Main Street ( Route 72), on the left when traveling west.
A continuous mill on this site last operating mill in the Little Miami Watershed one of the largest remaining water powered grist mills — — Map (db m188241) HM
155 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — 5-29 — Historical Clifton —
On North Street (Ohio Route 343) at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on North Street.
This historic village was a hub for early Ohio industry and travel. The natural geography of the area provided ideal conditions for the establishment of a variety of mills. Col. Robert Patterson, an ancestor of the founder of National Cash Register . . . — — Map (db m12476) HM
156 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — Nature's Calendar —
On Ohio Route 343 east of Swimming Pool Road, on the right when traveling east.
Woody growth in temperate climates follows a cycle. Spring growth is rapid, forming light-colored wood Summer growth is slower and forms darwood. The resulting bands are called annual rings. Their number indicates the tree's age. This white . . . — — Map (db m214655) HM
157 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — Paper Mill —
On Ohio Route 343, on the right when traveling east.
During the last half of the nineteenth century, the Nixon-Hagar Papermill operated on this site. Straw gathered from nearby farms was boiled and beaten into pulp, then rolled and drained to form cardboard and brown butcher paper. A dam . . . — — Map (db m201696) HM
158 ► Ohio, Greene County, Clifton — Village Of Clifton —
On Main Street (Ohio Route 72) south of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Settled in 1800 by General Benjamin Whiteman and Owen Davis. Known as "Whitemans Settlement" until 1817. Incorporated in 1833. General Whiteman was one of the first associate judges in Greene County serving 1803 - 1806. — — Map (db m201698) HM
159 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — A Starting Device — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park —
On Pylon Road just north of Springfield Street.
To take off by engine power alone in Dayton’s light winds, the Wright brothers had to lay out as much as 240 feet of wooden rails. If the breeze shifted, the track had to be moved and pegged down again to face the new wind direction. But after . . . — — Map (db m67618) HM
160 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Birthplace of Flight — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park —
On Marl Road at Symmes Road, on the left when traveling east on Marl Road.
The first airplane. The first airport. The first permanent flying school. The Wright brothers started them all-here in Dayton. After their first short flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903, Wilbur and Orville returned home to their . . . — — Map (db m285876) HM
161 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Commuter Flyers — The Wright Brothers —
On Marl Road at Symmes Road, on the left when traveling east on Marl Road.
Wilbur and Orville Wright rode a trolley here almost every day - except Sundays - during the 1904 and 1905 flying seasons. It was ten miles from their West Dayton home to this stop in the middle of what was then open farm country. Here, in the . . . — — Map (db m285862) HM
162 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Flying Field to Air Force Base — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park —
On Mart Road north of Springfield Street ( Route 444).
The vast base you see all around you started in 1917 as a World War I Army Signal Corps post called Wilbur Wright Field. The installation grew through the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, matching the needs of the United States for aeronautical research, . . . — — Map (db m67612) HM
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163 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Follow the Flight Path — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park —
On Pylon Road 0.3 miles south of Marl Road, on the right when traveling south.
The trail you see ahead curving gently to the right retraces the way Wilbur and Orville Wright flew here in 1904-1905. Look for seven tall flag poles that mark the corners of the pasture. The brothers tried their best to fly only inside this field, . . . — — Map (db m172131) HM
164 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — AIAA Historic Aerospace Site —
On Symmes Road just east of Marl Road, on the right when traveling east.
On this 84-acre meadow in 1904 and 1905, the Wright Brothers successfully mastered the mechanics of controlled, powered, heavier-than-air flight. The brothers also built the world's first airport here, and in 1910 the Wright Company School of . . . — — Map (db m171606) HM
165 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Miss that Tree! — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park —
On Pylon Road 0.2 miles south of Marl Road, on the right when traveling south.
Before tackling the problems of how to fly, Orville and Wilbur had been bicycle enthusiasts. The Wrights knew that a cyclist has to lean into high-speed turns. That same tilting movement in a flying machine is called banking. Here at Huffman . . . — — Map (db m172130) HM
166 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — 25- 29 — Mormon Migration, Kirtland Camp / Facts About Kirtland Camp —
Near Lower Valley Pike near Route 4.
Mormon Migration, Kirtland Camp On July 28, 1838, the first and largest company of Mormon pioneers to migrate west camped along the Mad River near this site. Known as Kirtland Camp, the 515 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day . . . — — Map (db m97244) HM
167 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — The First Airport — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park —
On Marl Road 1.5 miles north of Springfield Street ( Route 444), on the right when traveling north.
If you walk past these trees, you can visit the cradle of aviation—84 acres of ordinary pasture where Wilbur and Orville Wright taught themselves to fly. In 1904, the Wrights knew they had to coax more from their brainchild than their 59-second . . . — — Map (db m171551) HM
168 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — They Had Done It! — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park —
On Pylon Road 0.3 miles south of Marl Road, on the left when traveling south.
As spring weather improved in 1905, the Wright brothers were back here at the flying field every day, hard at work. They put up a hanger, and readied their new machine. Steering was the last great riddle. By trying out ideas for balancing the . . . — — Map (db m172132) HM
169 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Trials in an Old Swamp — Huffman Prairie Flying Field — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park —
Near Marl Road at Symmes Road, on the right when traveling east.
We are in a large meadow of about 100 acres…skirted on the west and north by trees…Also the ground is an old swamp and is filled with grassy hummocks some six inches high so that it resembles a prairie dog town. This makes tracklaying slow work. . . . — — Map (db m172133) HM
170 ► Ohio, Greene County, Dayton — Wilbur and Orville Wright —
On Memorial Drive.
In commemoration of the courage, perseverance and achievement of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through original research the Wright Brothers acquired scientific knowledge and developed theories of aerodynamics which with their invention of . . . — — Map (db m132781) HM
171 ► Ohio, Greene County, Fairborn — A Trail to Adventure — North Country National Scenic Trail — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Kauffman Road at Memorial Road, on the right when traveling south on Kauffman Road.
Each state along the North Country National Scenic Trail offers visitors a realm of outdoor opportunities. In Northwestern Ohio, the Trail weaves through farmland along the Wabash Cannonball Trail. In the Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, it . . . — — Map (db m298030) HM
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172 ► Ohio, Greene County, Fairborn — Huffman Dam —
On Huffman Dam Road (Ohio Route 444), on the right when traveling east.
One of five dams built by the Miami Conservancy District for flood control in the Miami Valley. Completed 1922. Height 73 ft. Length 3300 ft. Width at base 380 ft. The dams of the Miami Conservancy District are for flood prevention . . . — — Map (db m97233) HM
173 ► Ohio, Greene County, Fairborn, Bath Township — Fairborn —
On East Xenia Drive (Ohio Route 235) at Trebeian Road, on the right when traveling west on East Xenia Drive.
Wright Brothers developed the world's first practical airplane near here on Huffman Prairie 1904-1905 — — Map (db m285872) HM
174 ► Ohio, Greene County, Jamestown — Silvercreek Veterans Memorial —
On South Limestone Street (Ohio Route 72) at South Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north on South Limestone Street.
Dedicated in memory of all those who served from our communities Bowersville • Jamestown • Jefferson Twp. • New Jasper • New Jasper Twp. • Ross Twp. • Silvercreek Twp. — — Map (db m268402) WM
175 ► Ohio, Greene County, Jamestown, Silvercreek Township — Old Silvercreek Cemetery —
On South Limestone Street at South Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north on South Limestone Street.
To all those who made this community their home. In honor of our people, may they rest in peace and never be forgotten. Respectfully, Silvercreek Twp. — — Map (db m268403) WM
176 ► Ohio, Greene County, Jamestown, Silvercreek Township — The Opera House — Jamestown, Ohio — Dedicated on December 31st, 1889, January 1st and 2nd, 1890 —
On North Limestone Street (Ohio Route 72) at East Xenia Street, on the right when traveling north on North Limestone Street.
The Opera House of Late Victorian Architecture was built in 1889 by Jamestown Village and Silvercreek Township. After recovering from the 1884 cyclone, Jamestown became a thriving community served by the Detroit Toledo & Ironton Railroad. . . . — — Map (db m249029) HM
177 ► Ohio, Greene County, Jamestown, Silvercreek Township — Wickersham House —
On East Washington Street (Old U.S. 35) at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on East Washington Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m249025) HM
178 ► Ohio, Greene County, New Jasper, New Jasper Township — Ballard Road Bridge —
On North Ballard Road at Old U.S. 35, on the right when traveling north on North Ballard Road.
Built in 1883, this bridge was restored in 2016/2017 by Zachrich Construction, using money from The Federal Covered Bridge Restoration Grant and local funds. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, within the Dean Family . . . — — Map (db m285859) HM
179 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — A Vision of Oldtown —
Near U.S. 68.
Archaeological evidence suggests the Shawnee homes and the Council House of Oldtown were located on the higher ground in front of you. The fertile floodplain of the Little Miami River, just beyond the hills where the Shawnee grew their . . . — — Map (db m285828) HM
180 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — Blackfish Trail —
Near U.S. 68.
For centuries, the Little Miami River has been a source of beauty and inspiration for people. It is home to many historical sites, including the Fort Ancient site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that housed the Ancestors of many modern Native . . . — — Map (db m285838) HM
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181 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — Daniel Boone Memorial —
On U.S. 68 0.1 miles south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of Col. Daniel Boone and 27 salt makers, taken prisoners at Blue Licks, KY., by the Shawnees, Feb. 7, 1778 and brought to Old Chillicothe. Boone and eleven were adopted by the Shawnees. Ten were taken, over the Bullskin Trail, to . . . — — Map (db m241942) HM
182 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — Discover — Great Council State Park — Learn More at OhioStateParks.gov —
Near U.S. 68.
The Little Miami River has always played a vital role in Ohio's history, serving as a source of sustenance, transportation, and recreation. The river has been home to a diverse array of wildlife, including fish, turtles, birds, and mammals.
— — Map (db m285837) HM
183 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — Kenton's Gantlet
On U.S. 68, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Here, between the site of the old Shawnee Council House and the hill to the south, Simon Kenton, in 1778, successfully ran an Indian Gantlet, 158 rods—almost one half mile—long. — — Map (db m14071) HM
184 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — Old Chillicothe —
Near U.S. 68 0.1 miles south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m241944) HM
185 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — C1 — Site of Old Chillicothe —
Near U.S. 68 0.1 miles south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south.
The famous Shawnee Village destroyed four times by pioneer forces. It remained Ohio's leading Indian Town until 1807. On the rise to the west stood the bark Council House. — — Map (db m285831) HM
186 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — Ten Kentucky Soldiers Memorial
On U.S. 68 0.1 miles south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
In Memoriam Ten Kentucky soldiers were killed on this site (Old Chillicothe) May 29, 1779, in the first battle with the Shawnees in the Miami Valleys. The force of 261 men was defeated and pursued 30 mi. One Indian was killed. Col. John . . . — — Map (db m241948) HM WM
187 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — The Bullskin Trail —
Near U.S. 68 south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south.
North from the Ohio River to Detroit. Here joined the Kenton and Scioto Trails east and Winchester Trail south east. — — Map (db m285825) HM
188 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — 1 — The Ohio Country / Old Chillicothe —
On U.S. 68 at Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 68.
The Ohio Country. In the 1700s, the region west of the Appalachian Mountains and north of the Ohio and Allegheny Rivers was called the Ohio Country. Both Native American nations and Europeans settlers vied for this region's rich game and . . . — — Map (db m285821) HM
189 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — The Sexton Point —
Near U.S. 68 south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south.
Location, from 1768 to 1774, of wigwams of Chief Pucksinwah and Methatosa, parents of Tecumtha. Draper Mss. — — Map (db m285827) HM
190 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — The Shawnee Village —
Near U.S. 68.
The Shawnee village that once existed here likely featured a blend of buildingstyles influenced by both Native American and European traditions.

Native Cabin
To the left is a Native American adaptation of the . . . — — Map (db m285830) HM
191 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — U Mkvwalamakufewa Tikvmfa / Memorial to Tecumtha —
Near U.S. 68 0.1 miles south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south.
U Mkvwalamakufewa Tikvmfa Inv msi srwvnowi nrgrni-ilafitv, ugimv macimi pligitiyawi cinvli ini inglast-mrn-ewi svmrkv-nagi, u mvmagoli cinvleli Sir Isaac Brock sifoli ina 1812 lvgitvhfowanagi. Usgi-lanvwawi ina March, 1768 . . . — — Map (db m241949) HM WM
192 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown — Welcome — Great Council State Park —
Near U.S. 68.
Transformation of the Ohio Country
Once known as the "Ohio Country," this land was originally inhabited by Native Nations such as the Shawnee and Miami. Over time, explorers and settlers arrived, displacing the indigenous peoples. In . . . — — Map (db m285836) HM
193 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — Council House —
Near U.S. 68, on the right when traveling south.
In the 1700s, the homes of a Shawnee village were often clustered around a large, rectangular structure known as a longhouse or council house. This important building served as a central gathering place for the community and was framed with sturdy . . . — — Map (db m285832) HM
194 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — Daniel Boone Memorial — Erected in 1931 by the Greene County Historical Society, William A. Galloway, M.D., President —
Near U.S. 68.
This tablet recounts the key event that led to Daniel Boone's adoption by the Shawnee at "Old Chillicothe." Daniel Boone was captured on February 7, 1778, and was later adopted and lived as a part of the community at "Old Chillicothe" until June . . . — — Map (db m285835) HM
195 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — Memorial to Tecumtha (Tecumseh) — Erected in 1931 by William A. Galloway, M.D. —
Near U.S. 68, on the right when traveling south.
This impressive stone tablet is written in an antique form of the Shawnee language and translated into English. The inscription honors Tecumseh and his military legacy. It also attributes his birthplace to be right here in "Old Chillicothe." . . . — — Map (db m285829) HM
196 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — Old Chillicothe — Erected in 1906 by the Daughters of the American Revolution —
Near U.S. 68, on the right when traveling south.
This monument highlights the presence of "Old Chillicothe," the Shawnee village which, according to documentation, existed from 1777 to 1780. The monument claims to have marked the exact location of the council house, however, that location has . . . — — Map (db m285834) HM
197 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — Site of Old Chillicothe — Erected in 1930 by the Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Commission —
Near U.S. 68, on the right when traveling south.
This unique marker is cast in metal and depicts a Shawnee council house on the top. This marker states that the Shawnee village existed here until 1807. However, the historical record indicates the village may have only existed until 1780. — — Map (db m285833) HM
198 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — Tecumseh — by Alan Cottrill —
On U.S. 68, on the right when traveling south.
Tecumseh stood tall as a great Shawnee leader and orator, working to unite the Native Americans in their efforts to defend their lands and way of life. Spending much of his time in the Ohio Country, Tecumseh remains deeply rooted in the history of . . . — — Map (db m285822) HM
199 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — The Bullskin Trail Marker — Erected in 1931 by the Greene County Historical Society —
Near U.S. 68, on the right when traveling south.
This monument highlights one of the historic pathways that made up the crossroads of "Old Chillicothe." The Bullskin Trail was a road that ran from Detroit to the point where Bullskin Creek meets the Ohio River, totaling more than 270 miles. It . . . — — Map (db m285824) HM
200 ► Ohio, Greene County, Oldtown, Xenia Township — The Sexton Point Marker — Erected in 1931 by the Greene County Historical Society —
Near U.S. 68 south of Brush Row Road, on the right when traveling south.
This small granite marker was intended to identify the location of the lodging of Tecumtha's (Tecumseh) parents. The location was identified in a Galloway family legend written about in William Galloway’s 1934 book “Old Chillicothe: Shawnee and . . . — — Map (db m285826) HM

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