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By William Fischer, Jr., August 7, 2019
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio and Marker
RANKED BY RELEVANCE
201 ► Ohio, Fairfield County, Lancaster — Decorative Arts Center of Ohio — at the Reese-Peters House — (Welcome to the) —
The Reese-Peters House, home of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, is an exceptional example of transitional Greek Revival architecture demonstrating characteristics of both Federal and Greek Revival styles. The house was built in 1835 . . . — — Map (db m137813) HM
202 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Dennison Place — 51-25 — First Modern Streamflow Measurement in Ohio —
Streams are both a principal economic resource and a natural hazard in Ohio. Accurate and systematic streamflow records are crucial in protecting lives and property and ensuring an adequate water supply. At this site in 1892 and 1893, engineering . . . — — Map (db m12763) HM
203 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Site of Ohio Field —
Site of Ohio Field (1903-21) where Charles W. "Chic" Harley, All-American Halfback in 1916-17-19, performed those feats which made him an Ohio State Football legend and sparked the public enthusiasm which led to the construction of Ohio Stadium. — — Map (db m200940) HM
204 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Evanston — 100-31 — James Warren Rankin / Ohio's Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday — April 10, 1926 - June 28, 1978 —
James W. Rankin served four consecutive terms (1971-1978) in the Ohio House of Representatives. Born and raised in Cincinnati, he graduated from Withrow High School and The Ohio State University’s School of Social Work. While working in . . . — — Map (db m250713) HM
205 ► Ohio, Ross County, Chillicothe — 3-71 — Site of Ohio's First Statehouse —
Ross County's first courthouse was Ohio's first statehouse. The courthouse was erected on the Public Square in 1801. Thomas Worthington, one of the building's superintendents, laid out the foundation. Chillicothe was the last capital of the . . . — — Map (db m173293) HM
206 ► Ohio, Union County, Marysville — 19-80 — Union County, Ohio / Union County Courthouse —
Union County, Ohio Union County, Ohio, was established on April 1, 1820. The county was created from the "union" of portions of Delaware, Franklin, Logan, and Madison Counties, and a section of former Native American territory. The first . . . — — Map (db m93552) HM
207 ► Ohio, Washington County, Marietta, Downtown — 6-84 — C. William O'Neill — (1916-1978) —
Ohio's fifty-ninth governor, Marietta native C. William O'Neill was the only Ohioan to head all three branches of state government. An honor graduate of both Marietta High School and Marietta College, O'Neill won election to the Ohio House of . . . — — Map (db m143561) HM
208 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg — 55th Ohio Infantry — 2nd Brig, 2d Div, 11th Corps. —
(Front):55th Ohio Infantry 2d Brig. 2d Div. 11th Corps. Erected by the State of Ohio. (Left):55th Ohio Infantry Arrived at 2:20 pm. July 1, in this position, which it held throughout the battle. With severe loss, its skirmishers . . . — — Map (db m12191) HM
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209 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Companies A and C, 1st Ohio Cavalry —
(Front):Companies A and C 1st Ohio Cavalry Headquarters Guard 2d and 3d Divisions Cavalry Corps Erected by The State of Ohio (Left):Companies A and C 1st Ohio Cavalry July 1, 2, 3, 1863 during the battle of Gettysburg these . . . — — Map (db m16001) HM WM
210 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Round Top, Cumberland Township — Battery L, 1st Ohio Light Artillery — Artillery Brigade - Fifth Corps —
(Front):Captain F. C. Gibbs Battery L, 1st Ohio Light Artillery Artillery Brigade 5th Corps Erected by the State of Ohio (Back):Battery L 1st Ohio Light Artillery July 2. 3. 1863Arriving on the field at 8 a.m. July 2, went into . . . — — Map (db m15033) HM
211 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge — MT-284 — 40th Ohio Infantry — Whitaker's Brigade, Cruft's Division — 4th Corps. —
40th Ohio Infantry. Whitaker's Brig., Cruft's Div., 4th Corps. Col. Jacob E. Taylor. Nov. 25, 1863. The regiment participated with its brigade in the assault on Lookout Mountain, Nov. 24, advanced to Rossville . . . — — Map (db m57713) HM
212 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, North Brainerd — MT-291 — 54th Ohio Infantry — Lightburn's Brigade — Maj. Robert Williams, Jr. —
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213 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Tree Park — MT-293 — 57th Ohio Infantry — Giles A. Smith's Brigade. — Lieut. Col. Samuel R. Mott —
57th Ohio Infantry Giles A. Smith's Brigade. Lieut. Col. Samuel R. Mott Nov. 25, 1863. Reached this position about sunset. November 25, 1863. — — Map (db m57893) HM

214 ► Georgia, Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe — MT-956 — 9th Ohio Infantry Regiment Marker —
9th Regiment Ohio Infantry, Van Derveer's Brigade. 11:00 a.m. September 20, 1863. — — Map (db m105724) HM
215 ► Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — John A. Munz and Coast Guard Ohio River History — Keeping our critical waterway safe, secure, and clean, with honor, respect, and devotion to duty. —
US Life Saving Station #10 The station was installed by the United States Life Saving Service on the banks of the Ohio River in 1881. Life Saving Station #10 was the only inland Life Saving Station in the U.S. It was located at the most . . . — — Map (db m290959) HM
216 ► Maryland, Washington County, Sharpsburg — 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry —
(Front Inscription): Ohio 30th Infantry Commanded by Lieut. Col. Theodore Jones (captured) Major George H. Hildt Hugh Ewing's (1st) Brigade Kanawha Division Ninth Army Corps Army of the Potomac (Rear Inscription): This . . . — — Map (db m6685) HM
217 ► Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Central — 132-18 — 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Monument — Reported damaged
The Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry was the first Ohio regiment mustered for three years’ service in the Civil War, and also the first Ohio regiment in which the field officers were appointed by the governor of Ohio. Known as the “Regiment . . . — — Map (db m294755) HM
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218 ► Ohio, Perry County, Somerset — 5-64 — First Catholic Church in Ohio —
St. Joseph Church, “Cradle of the Faith in Ohio.” was the first Catholic church in the state. Dominican Father Edward Fenwick, later the first bishop of Cincinnati, came from Kentucky to visit local Catholics for the first time in . . . — — Map (db m122412) HM
219 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge — MT-274 — 24th Ohio Infantry — Grose's Brig., Cruft's Div. — 4th Corps. —
24th Ohio Infantry Grose's Brig., Cruft's Div., 4th Corps. Capt. George M. Bacon. Nov. 25, 1863. The regiment participated with its brigade in the assault on Lookout Mountain, Nov. 24, advanced to Rossville . . . — — Map (db m57711) HM
220 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge — MT-298 — 66th Ohio Infantry — Candy's Brig., Geary's Div., — 12th Corps. —
66th Ohio Infantry. Candy's Brig.,Geary's Div., 12th Corps. Lieut. Col. Eugene Powell. Capt. Thomas McConnell. Nov. 25, 1863. The regiment participated Nov. 24th in the movement against Lookout Mountain, but . . . — — Map (db m57715) HM
221 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge — MT-303 — 76th Ohio Infantry — Wood's Brig., Osterhaus' Div. — 15th Corps —
76th Ohio Infantry Wood's Brig., Osterhaus' Div., 15th Corps. Major Willard Warner Nov. 25, 1863 Nov. 24th this regiment, with its brigade, participated in the storming of Lookout Mountain. The morning of . . . — — Map (db m57724) HM
222 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge — MT-313 — 99th Ohio Infantry — Whitaker's Brigade, Cruft's Division — 4th Corps. —
24th Ohio Infantry Grose's Brig., Cruft's Div., 4th Corps. Lieut. Col. John E. Cummins. Nov. 25, 1863. The regiment participated with its brigade in the assault on Lookout Mountain, Nov. 24, advanced to . . . — — Map (db m57714) HM
223 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, North Brainerd — MT-286 — 47th Ohio Infantry — Lightburn's Brig., M.L. Smith's Div. — 15th Corps —
47th Ohio Infantry. Lightburn's Brig., M.L. Smith's Div., 15th Corps. Col. Augustus C. Parry. Nov. 25, 1863. About 4 P.M. Nov. 24th the 47th in advancing against this hill from the one to the north . . . — — Map (db m58191) HM
224 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Tree Park — MT-304 — 80th Ohio Infantry — Raum's Brig., J.E. Smith's Div., 17th Corps. — Lieut. Col. Pren Metham. —
80th Ohio Infantry Raum's Brig., J.E. Smith's Div., 17th Corps. Lieut. Col. Pren Metham. Nov. 25, 1863. This regiment fought its way to this position in support of the lines of Matthies' Brigade. After . . . — — Map (db m57900) HM

225 ► Georgia, Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe — MT-976 — 21st Ohio Infantry — Sirwell's Brigade —
21st Regiment Ohio Infantry Sirwell's Brigade 5:30 P.M. September 19th to 9:00 A.M. September 20th 1863 — — Map (db m20001) HM
226 ► Georgia, Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe — MT-986 — 33rd Ohio Infantry Regiment — Scribner’s Brigade — September 19, 1863 —
33D. Regiment Ohio Infantry, Scribner’s Brigade. 10:00 A. M. to 11:30 A. M. September 19, 1863. — — Map (db m100675) HM
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227 ► Maryland, Washington County, Sharpsburg — 1st Battery Ohio Light Artillery —
Ohio 1st Battery Light Artillery Commanded by Capt. James R. McMullin Hugh Ewings (1st) Brig. Kanawha Division Ninth Army Corps Army of the Potomac This battery occupied position about . . . — — Map (db m6799) HM WM
228 ► Maryland, Washington County, Sharpsburg — 23rd Ohio Infantry —
(Front Inscription): OHIO 23d Infantry Commanded by Major James M. Comly Hugh Ewing's (1st) Brigade Kanawha Division Ninth Army Corps Army of the Potomac (Rear Inscription): This Regiment with its Brigade . . . — — Map (db m6669) HM
229 ► Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Ohio University's Distinguished Visitors —
Susan Brownell Anthony Woman Suffrage Leader Visited October 19, 1878 "To secure both national and 'domestic tranquility,' to 'establish justice,' to carry out the spirit of our Constitution, put into the hands of all women....the . . . — — Map (db m53838) HM
230 ► Ohio, Fayette County, Washington Court House, Union Township — 10-24 — Colonel Charles Young’s Historic Ride to Washington / Washington Court House, Ohio — / The First Night’s Stop —
Colonel Charles Young’s Historic Ride to Washington. In 1918, Charles Young made a desperate attempt to convince the U.S. Army that he was fit for duty. The Army’s highest-ranking Black officer, he had been medically retired and not given a . . . — — Map (db m291522) HM
231 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Riverside — Ohio Air National Guard —
This Memorial Honors the men and women of the Ohio Air National Guard Hq OHANG • 123rd TCS 121st TFW • 124th TCS 160th ARG • 220th EIS 178th TFG • 251st CCG 179th TAG • 269th CCS 180th TFG • 220th RHCES 164th Weather Flt • . . . — — Map (db m51151) HM
232 ► Ohio, Scioto County, Friendship — Ohio's Biggest Yellow Buckeye — (Aesculus flava) — Ohio Byway • Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail —
Height 109 Feet, Crown 60 Feet, Circumference 144 Inches, This tree is approximately 150 Years Old. The Name Buckeye comes from folklore of the Native Americans who noticed that the nut of the Buckeye tree resembles the eye of the buck deer, a . . . — — Map (db m185499) HM
233 ► Ohio, Scioto County, Portsmouth — 8-73 — Portsmouth and the Ohio River —
The Ohio River floodwaters account for Portsmouth’s settlement. Alexandria, the county’s first town, was laid out in 1799 on the west bank of the Scioto at its confluence with the Ohio. Early settlers in Alexandria were forced to higher ground . . . — — Map (db m132636) HM
234 ► Tennessee, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge — MT-263A — 7th Ohio Infantry — Candy's Brig., Geary's Div., — 12th Corps. —
7th Ohio Infantry. Candy's Brig.,Geary's Div., 12th Corps. Col. Wm. R. Creighton. Lieut. Col. Orrin J. Crane. Capt. Ernst J. Krieger. Nov. 25, 1863. Nov. 24th the regiment took part in the storming of . . . — — Map (db m57701) HM
235 ► West Virginia, Marshall County, Benwood — Marshall County / Ohio County —
Marshall County. Formed in 1835 from Ohio. Named for Chief Justice John Marshall. In Marshall County is Grave Creek Mound, first among remains left by the unknown race which lived in the Ohio Valley centuries before the white man came. . . . — — Map (db m57250) HM
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236 ► Georgia, Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe — MT-1030 — 105th Ohio Infantry — Colonel Edward A. King's Brigade — Reynolds' Division —
Text on the Front Side: 105th Ohio Infantry, Colonel Edward A. King's Brigade, Reynolds' Division, 14th Army Corps. Text on the Back Side: September 19th, 1863, from about 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. this Regiment, . . . — — Map (db m100665) HM WM

237 ► Georgia, Walker County, Fort Oglethorpe — MT-1037 — 125th Ohio Infantry — Harker's Brigade — Wood's Division —
[Frontside Text written on Stone]: 125th O.V.I. Col. Emerson Opdycke, Comdg. Harker's Brig., Wood's Div. 21st Army Corps. [Backside Text written on Plaque]: Sept. 19th, 1863, from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. . . . — — Map (db m61830) HM
238 ► Ohio, Fairfield County, Millersport — 3-23 — Deep Cut at the Licking Summit / Millersport and the Ohio-Erie Canal —
Deep Cut at the Licking Summit Digging of the Ohio-Erie Canal began in 1825, and the first canal boat navigated the Deep Cut at Licking Summit in 1831. The surrounding swamps were drained to create the Licking Reservoir, today known as . . . — — Map (db m14461) HM
239 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — 79-25 — The Ohio Statehouse / Lincoln at the Statehouse —
In 1812, the Ohio legislature designated Columbus as the state capital, with local landowners contributing land and resources for a capitol building and penitentiary. The first Columbus statehouse, a Federal-style structure completed in 1816, . . . — — Map (db m9986) HM

240 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Waterville — 40-48 — John Pray - Founder of Waterville,Ohio / The Miami and Erie Canal —
East Side of Marker: "John Pray - Founder of Waterville, Ohio" Born in Rhode Island, John Pray (1783-1872) moved to the Maumee River Valley from New York shortly after serving in the War of 1812 and completing a . . . — — Map (db m30795) HM
241 ► Ohio, Portage County, Garrettsville — 11-67 — Maple Industry in Garrettsville, Ohio —
Evidence abounds that Garrettsville was at the center of the maple industry in Ohio from the 1880s into the twentieth century. In 1881, Garrettsville held the first ever-professional association of maple syrup/sugar producers, a tradition that . . . — — Map (db m122070) HM

242 ► Georgia, Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe — MT-942 — 20th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery — Dodge’s Brigade, Johnson’s Division —
(front) 20th. Independent Battery, O.L.A., Dodge’s Brigade, Johnson’s Division, 20th Army Corps. (rear) This battery Capt. Edward Grosskopff commanding, with its brigade was held in reserve on Sept. 19th, 1863, till . . . — — Map (db m295864) HM WM
243 ► Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — 131-18 — Terry v. Ohio — Reported missing
This nation’s landmark case on the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures began in Cuyahoga County. In 1967, for the first time in history, African-Americans both argued and heard a case at the . . . — — Map (db m137036) HM
244 ► Ohio, Delaware County, Sunbury — Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial —
In remembrance of those who have fallen in the War on Terrorism The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten Duty • Honor • Country These heroes endured all and gave all that justice among nations might prevail and . . . — — Map (db m19653) WM
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245 ► Ohio, Erie County, Huron — Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves —
In 1976, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources created the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, which administers a statewide system of nature preserves and scenic rivers. State nature preserves are not parks. Rather, they are . . . — — Map (db m302279) HM
246 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Canal Winchester, South Columbus — 26-25 — Canal Winchester and the Ohio and Erie Canal —
[Marker Front]: You are standing on the site of Ohio and Erie Canal. The canal helped to open the interior of Ohio to trade and settlement and played a part in Winchester's prosperity during the mid-1800s. Local farmers exported grain from . . . — — Map (db m12530) HM
247 ► Ohio, Morgan County, Bristol — 15 — Big Muskie / Coal Mining In Ohio —
Big Muskie. On May 22, 1969, Central Ohio Coal Company invited dignitaries to Muskingum Mine for the unveiling of the world's largest drag-line: the Bucyrus - Erie model 4250W affectionately named "Big Muskie." Four crews worked together to . . . — — Map (db m283625) HM
248 ► Ohio, Morrow County, Iberia — 2-59 — Ohio Central College — (formerly Iberia College) — 1855 - 1894 —
Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, graduated in 1882 from the college formerly located here. While a student, Harding and a friend founded the school newspaper, “The Iberia Spectator.” — — Map (db m19779) HM
249 ► Ohio, Muskingum County, Norwich — 15-60 — First Traffic Fatality in Ohio / The National Road —
First Traffic Fatality in Ohio As he traveled the National Road on August 20, 1835, the last diary entry by Christopher C. Baldwin, librarian for the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, was, “Start by stage on the . . . — — Map (db m13348) HM
250 ► Ohio, Ross County, Chillicothe — Ohio Coat of Arms —
This view of Mount Logan is said to have inspired the design of the coat of arms of the state of Ohio. Tradition relates that Thomas Worthington, one of Ohio's first two U.S. senators; Edward Tiffin, first governor; and William Creighton, first . . . — — Map (db m234373) HM

251 ► Indiana, Clark County, Clarksville — Navigating the Falls of the Ohio —
Before you is the McAlpine Dam, one of a coordinated system of 20 locks and dams on the Ohio River operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Dam: Maintaining River Depth Prior to construction of locks and dams, the river . . . — — Map (db m291787) HM

252 ► Maryland, Washington County, Sharpsburg — 8th Ohio Regiment —
(Front): Ohio 8th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Lieut. Col. Franklin Sawyer 1st Brigade Gen. Nathan Kimball 3rd Division Gen. W. H. French 2nd Corps, Gen. Edwin V. Sumner Army of the Potomac On this field Ohio's sons sacrificed life . . . — — Map (db m5493) HM
253 ► Ohio, Licking County, Granville — The Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad —
The path lies on the rail bed of the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad, the first railroad constructed through this region in 1877. Primarily a coal hauling line from the mines of the Ohio River valley to northwest Ohio, the T & OC also offered the . . . — — Map (db m758) HM
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254 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 66th Ohio Infantry —
(Front)66 Ohio Infantry Ohio's Tribute (Right): The 66th Ohio Infantry arrived in position just north of Little Round Top at 5 p.m. July 1. Morning of July 2 moved to Culp's Hill and entrenched. At day break July 3 advanced over . . . — — Map (db m14124) HM WM

255 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — for Strength, for OHIO." —
Dedicated on Oct. 21. 1922, Ohio Stadium was the largest west of the Alleghenies and preeminent among football stadia of the day. Innovations such as curved seat rows and an upper seating deck increased capacity and provided . . . — — Map (db m200998) HM
256 ► Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Avondale — Centuries of Wildlife in Ohio —
Over the past two centuries, Ohio's forests and wildlife have endured a roller coaster ride of decline and recovery. 1800s: When Ohio became a state in 1803, more than 95% of its land was covered with forest teeming with wildlife . . . — — Map (db m201151) HM
257 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Waterville — 35-48 — Ohio Electric Railroad Bridge / Roche De Bout, Roche De Boeuf —
Ohio Electric Railroad Bridge The Lima and Toledo Traction Company Bridge was construted in 1907 by the National Bridge Company of Indianapolis, and it was considered to be a revolutionary type of bridge construction. The Old Electric . . . — — Map (db m30799) HM

258 ► Georgia, Walker County, Fort Oglethorpe — MT-987 — 35th Ohio Infantry — Van Derveer's Brigade — Brannan's Division — Thomas' Corps —
[Front Side of Monument]: Thirty - Fifth Ohio Infantry. Van Derveer's Brigade. Brannan's Division, Thomas Corps This regiment, Lt. Col. Henry Boynton commanding, was engaged Sept. 19th, 1863, in the opening of the battle by . . . — — Map (db m39301) HM WM
259 ► Indiana, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Randolph Township — The Ohio County Courthouse — The History of Rising Sun, Indiana —
At the time Rising Sun was established (1814) it was part of Dearborn County, Local citizen Colonel Abel C. Pepper, who oversaw the removal of the Native Americans from Indiana in 1837, was instrumental in creating Ohio County. After years of . . . — — Map (db m222311) HM
260 ► Ohio, Allen County, Lima — 5 — Ohio Theater — Arts & Culture • Lima, OH — Lima's Local History Hunt —
The Ohio Theatre was built in 1927 by the Schine Corporation. With its ornate detailing, Corinthian columns, and dazzling Italianate flourishes, the Ohio Theatre was conceived to be a lavish "movie place" and stage for vaudeville. As Lima grew in . . . — — Map (db m298280) HM

261 ► Ohio, Adams County, Manchester — 13-1 — Israel Donalson / Manchester Founders Cemetery — Member of the First Constitutional Convention of Ohio / 1791-1888 —
Israel Donalson, member of the First Constitutional Convention of Ohio. In May 1800, Congress passed an act building the Northwest Territory, with the western division becoming Indiana Territory and the eastern called the Territory of the . . . — — Map (db m136539) HM
262 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Lockbourne, South Columbus — 30-25 — Ohio-Erie Canal and Locks / The Columbus Feeder Canal —
Ohio-Erie Canal and Locks The Ohio-Erie Canal was built between 1825 and 1832 and extended 308 miles from Lake Erie at Cleveland to the Ohio River at Portsmouth. The greatest engineering achievement in Ohio up to that time, the canal gave the . . . — — Map (db m119209) HM
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263 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Lockbourne, South Columbus — 30-25 — Ohio-Erie Canal and Locks / The Columbus Feeder Canal —
Ohio-Erie Canal and Locks The Ohio-Erie Canal was built between 1825 and 1832 and extended 308 miles from Lake Erie at Cleveland to the Ohio River at Portsmouth. The greatest engineering achievement in Ohio up to that time, the canal gave . . . — — Map (db m12902) HM
264 ► Ohio, Licking County, Heath — 2-45 — Ohio Canal Ground-Breaking —
At this site on July 4, 1825, Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York turned the first shovelful of dirt for the Ohio Canal. The ceremony was attended by area citizens of Master Masons. In the early 1840’s James A. Garfield, who was to become the . . . — — Map (db m2377) HM
265 ► Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Fairmount Park — Ohio House — 1876 —
History The Victorian Gothic Ohio House stands today as one of only two surviving buildings from the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition held in Fairmount Park in 1876. The Ohio House was designed by Heard and Sons of Cleveland and . . . — — Map (db m193899) HM

266 ► Indiana, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Randolph Township — Ohio County —
Ohio County was officially formed on January 4, 1844 when the Governor of Indiana approved an act passed by the state's House and Senate. At 87 square miles, Ohio County is the state's smallest county in size. It is also the smallest in population . . . — — Map (db m222412) HM
267 ► Ohio, Allen County, Lima, Bath Township — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Allen County —
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 m298666) HM
268 ► Ohio, Ashland County, Perrysville, Green Township — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Ashland County —
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
269 ► Ohio, Auglaize County, Saint Marys — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Auglaize County —
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 m306397) HM
270 ► Ohio, Belmont County, Claremont — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Belmont County —
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 m272285) HM
271 ► Ohio, Columbiana County, Hanoverton — 5-15 — Birthplace of Catholicism in Northern Ohio —
About a mile south in St. Paul's Cemetery, the Reverend Father Edward J. Fenwick, "Pioneer Apostle of Ohio," organized the first Catholic parish in northern Ohio. The first mass was celebrated in the log house of Daniel McCallister. A century and a . . . — — Map (db m66536) HM
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272 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Franklin County —
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 m280898) HM
273 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Ohio Farm Bureau Founded —
Ohio Farm Bureau Founded On January 27, 1919, the first meeting of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation took place on this campus at the former Botany and Zoology Building, now Jennings Hall. Farm Bureau members representing 76 counties along . . . — — Map (db m130445) HM
274 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — The Ohio Theatre —
The Ohio Theatre has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1973 by the United States Department of the Interior The Ohio Theatre has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site . . . — — Map (db m277694) HM
275 ► Ohio, Hancock County, Van Buren — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Hancock County —
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 m306395) HM
276 ► Ohio, Hardin County, Ada — Ohio Northern University — Founded 1871 —
Ohio Northern University was founded on this site in 1871 by Henry Solomon Lehr as the Northwest Ohio Normal School. The University has provided liberal and professional education in a Christian setting since its founding and has been related to the . . . — — Map (db m248203) HM
277 ► Ohio, Hardin County, Kenton — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Hardin County —
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 m306406) HM
278 ► Ohio, Henry County, McClure — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Henry County —
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 m300532) HM
279 ► Ohio, Logan County, Lakeview — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Logan County —
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 m306404) HM
280 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Whitehouse — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Lucas County —
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 m300531) HM
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281 ► Ohio, Mercer County, Celina — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Mercer County —
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 m306398) HM
282 ► Ohio, Miami County, Tipp City — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Miami County —
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 m306401) HM
283 ► Ohio, Montgomery County, Moraine — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Montgomery County —
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 m306474) HM
284 ► Ohio, Morrow County, Mount Gilead — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Morrow County —
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 m299792) HM
285 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Put-in-Bay — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Ottawa County —
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 m306399) HM
286 ► Ohio, Paulding County, Payne — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Paulding County —
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 m306396) HM
287 ► Ohio, Preble County, Gratis, Lanier Township — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Preble County —
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 m277194) HM
288 ► Ohio, Richland County, Hastings, Monroe Township — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Richland County —
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 m277193) HM
289 ► Ohio, Ross County, Chillicothe — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Ross County —
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 m280902) HM
290 ► Ohio, Seneca County, Tiffin — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Seneca County —
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 m273289) HM
291 ► Ohio, Shelby County, Houston — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Shelby County —
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 m306403) HM
292 ► Ohio, Van Wert County, Van Wert — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Van Wert County —
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 m302798) HM
293 ► Ohio, Williams County, Bryan — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Williams County —
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 m306394) HM
294 ► Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Wood County —
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 m280900) HM

295 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Sharon Heights — 60-25 — Ohio State School for the Blind —
In 1835, Dr. William Awl of Columbus and Dr. Daniel Drake of Cincinnati presented recommendations to the Ohio General Assembly to establish a school for the blind. Legislation, signed by then governor of Ohio Duncan McArthur on April 3, 1837, . . . — — Map (db m94099) HM
296 ► Ohio, Knox County, Howard — 14-42 — Stone Arch at Howard, Ohio —
Stone Arch at Howard, Ohio. The arch at Howard, built in 1874, is a bridge for U.S. Route 36 over the old Cleveland, Mt. Vernon, and Delaware Railroad bed, a part of the Kokosing Gap Trail. Samuel Israel, Sr. (1810-1889) sold the right to quarry . . . — — Map (db m154402) HM
297 ► Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo, Glendale-Heatherdowns — 73-48 — The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio —
Joseph F. Clunk, a blind Ohioan and an advocate for workforce development, inspired Toledo leaders in 1923 to serve their blind community. With cooperation from the Lions Club, Community Chest, Toledo Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce, the . . . — — Map (db m300525) HM
298 ► Ohio, Washington County, Marietta — Life on the River / Boats on the Ohio —
(Left Side Panel): Life on the River “Wheel Coal - Sleep - Eat - Wheel Coal: If there was such a thing as a typical day in the life of a deckhand...that would be it.” - W.V. Torner, recalling life as a deckhand. Towboats . . . — — Map (db m20578) HM
299 ► Ohio, Wood County, Fostoria — 5-74 — Fostoria, Ohio — Home of Fostoria Glass — Reported missing
Fostoria's glass era began when natural gas was discovered in the mid 1880s at “Godsend,” five miles west of town. Aided by former governor Charles Foster, Fostoria attracted more than a dozen companies that manufactured utilitarian and decorative . . . — — Map (db m245415) HM
300 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Baltimore and Ohio Roundhouse and Shop Complex — American Society of Civil Engineers - National Civil Engineering Landmark — Dedicated September 9, 2006 —
The re-construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Roundhouse and Shop Complex commenced soon after the end of the American Civil War in 1865. This complex included two roundhouses and two significant shop buildings. The centerpiece of the . . . — — Map (db m167682) HM

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