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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jefferson County, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Jefferson County, Ohio and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Jefferson County, OH (96) Belmont County, OH (77) Carroll County, OH (25) Columbiana County, OH (108) Harrison County, OH (42) Brooke County, WV (47) Hancock County, WV (28) Ohio County, WV (176)  JeffersonCounty(96) Jefferson County (96)  BelmontCounty(77) Belmont County (77)  CarrollCounty(25) Carroll County (25)  ColumbianaCounty(108) Columbiana County (108)  HarrisonCounty(42) Harrison County (42)  BrookeCountyWest Virginia(47) Brooke County (47)  HancockCounty(28) Hancock County (28)  OhioCounty(176) Ohio County (176)
Steubenville is the county seat for Jefferson County
Adjacent to Jefferson County, Ohio
      Belmont County (77)  
      Carroll County (25)  
      Columbiana County (108)  
      Harrison County (42)  
      Brooke County, West Virginia (47)  
      Hancock County, West Virginia (28)  
      Ohio County, West Virginia (176)  
 
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1 Ohio, Jefferson County, Amsterdam — Amsterdam Veterans Memorial
On South Main Street just south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
American Revolution Andrew, John • Barnhouse, Christopher • Burget, Phillip • Calhoun, John • Calhoun, Thomas • Cole, Ezekiel • Davis, John • George, John C. • George, Robert • Glenn, James • Jackman, John • McComas, . . . Map (db m212169) WM
2 Ohio, Jefferson County, Amsterdam — For Your Todays They Gave Their Tomorrow
On South Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
The three bronze, and 5 black granite plaques mounted in this memorial park contain the names of 1,813 local men and women who have selflessly and honorably served in the armed forces of the United States of America from 1776 to 2012. Valiantly, . . . Map (db m160617) WM
3 Ohio, Jefferson County, Amsterdam — Forest Wendell Buchanan — June 2, 1905 - April 15, 2002
Near South Main Street south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
Side A Born near Amsterdam. Forest was the youngest of four sons of Homer and Blanche Buchanan. By the age of 3, his burning desire for nature study was ignited following his older brother John through the local woods he called home. A . . . Map (db m208575) HM
4 Ohio, Jefferson County, Amsterdam — Heavy MG08 Machine Guns
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 43) 0.1 miles south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
The two guns flanking this memorial were German manufactured. These "MG 08's” were turned out by the thousands for the German army for use in the killing fields of Europe with horrific effect on legions of Allied infantry forces and . . . Map (db m160616) HM WM
5 Ohio, Jefferson County, Amsterdam — World War Honor Roll — 1914 - 1918
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 43/164) south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam as lasting tribute to living and dead who left to answer their country's call Alexander Aldred • William Anisko • Dr. Z. F. Atwell • Moxie Barcatti • Konstanty Bojarski • John Boroski • . . . Map (db m211840) WM
6 Ohio, Jefferson County, Amsterdam — World War II Honor Roll — 1941 - 1945
On South Main Street north of Amsterdam Road Southeast (Ohio Route 164), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam as a lasting tribute to living and dead who left to answer their country's call John Mullen • John Murphy • William Murphy • James Murphy • Louise Murphy • Frances Murphy • Fred . . . Map (db m211832) WM
7 Ohio, Jefferson County, Amsterdam — World War II Honor Roll — 1941 - 1945
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 43/164) south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam as a lasting tribute to living and dead who left to answer their country's call Andrew Adamovich • Edward Adamovich • Sam Adamovich • Blaine Albaugh • Gladys Algeo • James Allensworth • . . . Map (db m211837) WM
8 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — Bergholz Cemetery Veteran's Memorial
On Local Highway 276, 0.3 miles north of County Highway 49, on the left when traveling north.
In Memory of All Veterans Who Have Served Their CountryMap (db m37764) HM
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9 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — Bergholz Veterans Memorial
On 2nd Street, 0.1 miles east of Ohio Route 164, on the right.
To honor those from Bergholz and Community who served their Country in World War I and World War II Korea 1950-1953 Vietnam 1961-1975 Persian Gulf 1991 Iraq Freedom 2003Map (db m36333) WM
10 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — 51 — Bergholz-Overnight at Nebo — John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
Near Washington Street (Ohio Route 164) 0.2 miles Church Street.
About 8 pm on the evening of July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and fewer than 500 Confederate raiders arrived at Nebo, now known as Bergholz, and set up camp throughout the village. Selecting the Herdman Taylor farm as his . . . Map (db m111197) HM
11 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — Civil War Monument
On County Highway 53, 0.2 miles north of State Park Mooretown Road, on the right when traveling north.
1871 To the Memory of the Fallen Soldiers of Ross Township Jeff. Co. O. in the War of 1861 to 65 West face (front): Thomas son of Robert & Martha George 2. Reg. O.V.I. Killed at Perryville Ky. Oct. 8, 1862 _____ Thos, Duke . . . Map (db m37491) HM
12 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — 13-41 — Mooretown Soldiers Monument
Near Bergholz-New Somerset Road, 0.2 miles north of State Park-Mooretown Road.
Side A In 1871 Robert and Martha McLaughlin George, erected Monument In the memory of their son Thomas and other soldiers from Ross Township, Jefferson County, Ohio who died in service to the United States during the Civil War. All were . . . Map (db m224967) HM WM
13 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — 12 — Morgan's Raid
Near County Route 49, 0.1 miles west of Ohio Route 164, on the left when traveling west.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 26, 1863: Burned a County bridge and proceeded northward via Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., . . . Map (db m37439) HM
14 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — 13 — Morgan's Raid
On Ohio Route 164 south of Local Road 263, on the left when traveling north.
The bronze tablet on this marker (#13) reads: Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 26, 1863: Burned a County bridge and proceeded northward via Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford . . . Map (db m37759) HM
15 Ohio, Jefferson County, Bergholz — 50 — The Eastern-Nearing The End — John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
Near Wolf Run Road SE (Local Route 75) 0.2 miles south of Local Route 75A.
On July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders headed north following the skirmish at the Two Ridges Church just outside Wintersville. The Union pursuers under Brigadier General James M. Shackelford were hard on . . . Map (db m111196) HM
16 Ohio, Jefferson County, Dillonvale — 47 — Deyarmonville — A New Union Strategy — John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
On Dry Fork Road (County Route 8) at Ohio Route 150, on the left when traveling south on Dry Fork Road.
By July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders knew that their pursuers were closing in. Major General Ambrose Burnside, directing the Union pursuit from his Cincinnati headquarters, decided to change his . . . Map (db m173473) HM
17 Ohio, Jefferson County, Dillonvale — 2 — Morgan's Raid
On Ohio Route 150, 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops on July 25, 1863, passed Updegraff's Mills then located here; proceeded northward via "Dry Fork Valley" and Smithfield; pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. . . . Map (db m37753) HM
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18 Ohio, Jefferson County, Dillonvale — 3 — Morgan's Raid
On Dry Fork Road (County Highway 8) at State Route 150, on the right when traveling north on Dry Fork Road.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via “Dry Fork Valley” present site of Bradley and Smithfield, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., 1st Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . Map (db m37147) HM
19 Ohio, Jefferson County, Dillonvale — Veterans Memorial
On Liberty Street (Ohio Route 150) north of School Street, on the right when traveling north.
★ U.S.A. ★ The people of Dillonvale dedicate this tribute to the memory of the men who gave their lives and to all those who served their country that we may continue to live in our freedom World War I 1917 . . . Map (db m196249) WM
20 Ohio, Jefferson County, Dillonvale — World War II Memorial — 1941 - 1945
On Liberty Street (Ohio Route 150) north of School Street, on the right when traveling north.
Proudly dedicated to the members of our organization who died in the Armed Forces of our country. World War II ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Roll of Honor Delio Brandi • Aldo Persiani • . . . Map (db m196252) WM
21 Ohio, Jefferson County, East Springfield — 11 — Morgan's Raid
On Ohio Route 43 at Mill Street, on the left when traveling east on State Route 43.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863; proceeded northward via Circle Green and Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . Map (db m37758) HM
22 Ohio, Jefferson County, Empire — Empire
On Nessley Street at Stewart Street (Ohio Route 152), on the right when traveling north on Nessley Street.
Established 1886 as "Empire City" for the Empire Fire and Clay CompanyMap (db m156045) HM
23 Ohio, Jefferson County, Empire — World Wars I & II Memorial
On Nessley Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling north on Nessley Street.
Memorial for World War Veterans I & IIMap (db m156047) WM
24 Ohio, Jefferson County, Harrisville — 1 — Morgan's Raid
On Green Street at East Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east on Green Street.
General John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops entered Jefferson County here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Short Creek Valley, Smithfield and other Villages, pursued, under orders of Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside, by Gen. James M. . . . Map (db m37146) HM
25 Ohio, Jefferson County, Knoxville — 12-41 — William Pittenger — Congressional Medal of Honor, 1863
On Ohio Route 152 at Ohio Route 213, on the right when traveling east on State Route 152.
Born in Knoxville in 1840 and reared at a farm in New Somerset, William Pittenger mustered into the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under a 90-day enlistment, in 1861. He fought at the First Battle of Bull Run and was the war correspondent for the . . . Map (db m75887) HM
26 Ohio, Jefferson County, Monroeville — 14 — Morgan's Raid
On Ohio Route 164 at County Road 55, on the left when traveling east on State Route 164.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863; proceeded northward toward Salineville pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. Bat'y, . . . Map (db m37760) HM
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27 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Anti-Slavery Pioneer / Schisms
On Market Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street.
Anti-Slavery Pioneer
"That this abomination … must be abolished is as clear as the shining of the sun at noon-day." — Benjamin Lundy, from the front page of the first issue of the Genius of Universal . . . Map (db m37047) HM
28 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — 5-41 — Benjamin Lundy Home / Free Labor Store
On Union Street (Ohio Route 647) at Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
Benjamin Lundy Home. After witnessing the slave trade in Wheeling, Virginia, Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lundy (1789-1839) resolved to battle the institution, first organizing the Union Humane Society in St. Clairsville in 1815. In 1821, . . . Map (db m36345) HM
29 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Birthplace of Moses Fleetwood Walker
On Market Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
. . . Map (db m79812) HM
30 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Building the Meetinghouse / Abolition
On Market Street at South Street on Market Street.
Building the Meetinghouse Construction of the meetinghouse began in 1814. Jacob Ong served as both architect and builder, basing the Mount Pleasant structure on other Quaker meetinghouses in the United States. This plain . . . Map (db m196264) HM
31 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Elizabeth House Mansion
On Union Street at West Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m79814) HM
32 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Free Labor Store / Benjamin Lundy House — Restoration and Site Improvements
On Union Street just west of Market Street, on the left when traveling west.
This historic house was the residence of abolitionist Benjamin Lundy, publisher of the antislavery paper, the Genius of Universal Emancipation. The Free Labor Store only sold goods produced by slave-free labor and is perhaps the last example in . . . Map (db m196278) HM
33 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Mount Pleasant
On Union Street (Ohio Route 647) 0.2 miles east of Glen Robbins Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Quaker Yearly Meeting House erected 1814Map (db m196284) HM
34 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Mount Pleasant Historic Underground Railroad District — Historic Underground Railroad Site
On Ohio Route 647 at Concord Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 647.
By 1816, Mount Pleasant had earned a reputation among fugitive slaves as a town where they would be welcomed in their quest for freedom. The Quakers who lived in the village helped Mount Pleasant become a center of antislavery activity. Many . . . Map (db m36344) HM
35 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Mount Pleasant Today / What Is A Quaker?
On Market Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street.
Mount Pleasant Today Following its success in the early 1800s, Mount Pleasant was slowly bypassed as railroads, canals, and the National Road steered traffic away from the village. As a result, many buildings from Mount . . . Map (db m196268) HM
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36 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Mount Pleasant's Beginnings / The Testimony of Equality
On Market Street at South Street on Market Street.
Mount Pleasant's Beginnings Many Quakers stood in fierce opposition to slavery. When Congress passed an ordinance prohibiting slavery northwest of the Ohio River in 1787, Quakers throughout the country began a migration to this . . . Map (db m196258) HM
37 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Mt. Pleasant High School — 1867 - 1972 — Home of the Mounties —
On East Street just north of South Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the many students, faculty, and administration who have graced the halls of this great Educational InstitutionMap (db m196257) HM
38 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Quakers and Wars During the 1900s / Quakers and the Civil War
On Market Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street.
Quakers and Wars During the 1900s The 1900s saw warfare and humanitarian atrocities around the globe. Quakers were caught in the middle. During World War I, thousands of American men, including Quakers, were drafted. Quakers do . . . Map (db m196276) HM
39 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — Samuel Gill House
Near Union Street east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m79810) HM
40 Ohio, Jefferson County, Mount Pleasant — World Wars I and II Memorial
On Concord Street at Union Street, in the median on Concord Street.
Erected by the grateful people of Mt. Pleasant in honor of those who served and died for their country in World Wars I and II Died during time of war Ezra Cattell • Dalio Brandy • Walter Dietrich • Donald Francy • Lloyd Frazier • . . . Map (db m196256) WM
41 Ohio, Jefferson County, New Alexandria — 5 — Morgan's Raid
On New Alexandria Road (Ohio Route 151) at Chappel Hill Road (Local Highway 184), on the right when traveling west on New Alexandria Road.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via McIntire and Cross Creek Valleys and Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. . . . Map (db m37752) HM
42 Ohio, Jefferson County, New Alexandria — 6 — Morgan's Raid
On County Highway 74 at Local Highway 166, on the left when traveling east on County Highway 74. Reported missing.
(Plaque missing; text from 1913 Steubenville Herald) Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward up Cross Creek valley, via Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford . . . Map (db m36217) HM
43 Ohio, Jefferson County, New Alexandria — 7 — Morgan's Raid
On Local Highway 166, 0.5 miles north of County Highway 74, on the left when traveling north.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; burned a bridge of the Steubenville and Indiana R.R. proceeded northward via Ekey Church, "Dry Fork Valley" and Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, . . . Map (db m36222) HM
44 Ohio, Jefferson County, Richmond — 10 — Morgan's Raid
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 43) at Ohio Route 152, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863: proceeded northward via Circle Green and Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . Map (db m37757) HM
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45 Ohio, Jefferson County, Smithfield — 4 — Morgan's Raid
On Main Street (Ohio Route 152) 0.2 miles south of Ohio Route 151, on the left when traveling north.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via New Alexandria, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. . . . Map (db m36213) HM
46 Ohio, Jefferson County, Smithfield — 48 — Smithfield — Another Trick — John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
On Main Street (Ohio Route 152) at West Tanner Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
By July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders were being pursued by a large array of Union forces under Brigadier General James M. Shackelford. This force included the 14th Illinois Cavalry, 1st Kentucky U.S. . . . Map (db m173476) HM
47 Ohio, Jefferson County, Smithfield — 11-41 — Society of Friends in Early Smithfield
On Main Street (Ohio Route 152) at Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Plymouth Meeting of Smithfield is considered one of the earliest Society of Friends (Quaker) congregations in Ohio. Jesse Carr, William and Sarah Carr's first born son, is noted in the Plymouth Meeting records as being born the "10th of 5th mo." . . . Map (db m75888) HM
48 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 104 South 4th Street
On South 4th Street just south of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1915 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1991 Map (db m156011) HM
49 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 114 North 4th Street
On North 4th Street just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1928 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1998 Map (db m156020) HM
50 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 142 North 4th Street
On North 4th Street just south of Washington Street (Route 43/822), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1905 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1999 Map (db m156019) HM
51 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 144 North 4th Street
On North 4th Street just south of Washington Street (Ohio Route 43/822), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1900 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1999 Map (db m156018) HM
52 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 156-158 North 4th Street
On North 4th Street just south of Washington Street (Ohio Route 43/822), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1953 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1995 Map (db m156016) HM
53 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 328 Market Street
On Market Street west of South Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
Circa 1890 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1990 Map (db m156021) HM
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54 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 338 Market Street
On South 4th Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street.
circa 1953 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1993Map (db m156009) HM
55 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 8-41 — Abraham Lincoln's Visit to Steubenville
On North 3rd Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street.
Abraham Lincoln and his family stopped in Steubenville on February 14, 1861 on their way to Lincoln's presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. Traveling by train, once in Steubenville he departed the depot to address a large crowd of Ohioans . . . Map (db m33905) HM
56 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 10-41 — Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) / Carnegie Library of Steubenville
On 4th Street at Slack Street, on the right when traveling east on 4th Street.
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland. He immigrated to Allegheny City Pennsylvania with his family when he was 13. While operating the telegraphs for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Carnegie perceived the . . . Map (db m62959) HM
57 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Bell from Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church
On North 4th Street just south of Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north.
This tower containing the original church bell cast in 1906 is dedicated to the pioneers and founding members of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church in Mingo Junction, Ohio on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the parish.Map (db m156025) HM
58 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Beneficial Finance Building — 162-168 North 4th Street — Steubenville Commercial Historic District —
On North 4th Street just south of Washington Street (Ohio Route 43/822), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1953 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1996 Map (db m156015) HM
59 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Edwin McMasters Stanton
On North 3rd Street (Ohio Route 822) at Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street.
. . . Map (db m39644) HM
60 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 1-41 — Federal Land Office
On South 3rd Street north of Adams Street, on the left when traveling south.
Federal Land Office. This log building was constructed in 1801 by David Hoge on the west side of Third Street. It served as his home and was the first Federal land office in that part of the Northwest Territory known as the Seven Ranges. In 1809 it . . . Map (db m33875) HM
61 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 3-41 — Fort Steuben
Near South 3rd Street south of Market Street.
In 1787, the construction of Fort Steuben was completed by Captain John Francis Hamtramck and soldiers of the 1st American Regiment, who were sent to the frontier by the United States government to remove illegal squatters and protect government . . . Map (db m33873) HM
62 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Guy W. Jacobs (1888 - 1973) / Steubenville Rotary Club (April 20, 1921)
On North Court Street just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
Guy W. Jacobs 1888 - 1973 As a founding member of Steubenville Rotary, and as a renowned banker and industrialist, few have given so generously of his time and resources to his community, and none with greater caring and affection for its . . . Map (db m156007) HM
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63 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church — 300 South 4th Street
On South Street at South 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on South Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m156012) HM
64 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — In Honor of Those Who Served Their Country
On South 4th Street at Slack Street on South 4th Street.
During World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice Gilbert Beynon George Gabsella, Jr. Claude W. Hinsley Richard Blair Lewis Shumway Donald R. Gaffney Thomas Moxley, Jr. Harry B. Robinson Joseph Zaboroski . . . Map (db m139941) WM
65 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Moses Fleetwood Walker — 1856 - 1924 — Toledo Blue Stockings —
On North 3rd Street just south of Washington Street (Ohio Route 43/822), on the left when traveling north.
First African American Professional Baseball Player Steubenville, Ohio Map (db m156022) HM
66 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — North-West Corner of Fort Steuben — Erected 1786
Near South 3rd Street east of Market Street.
North-West Corner of Fort Steuben Erected 1786 ———— Named in Honor of Major General Frederick William Augustus Baron Von Steuben Who rendered distinguished service to the United States Army in the . . . Map (db m39755) HM
67 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 6-41 — Ohio River Lock and Dam 10 Site
Lock and Dam 10, completed in 1915, was part of a slack-water navigation system built for the Ohio River. The site included a brick powerhouse and two lockkeeper houses. The lock and dam was replaced when Pike Island Dam was completed in 1965. The . . . Map (db m44147) HM
68 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 14-41 — Ohio Valley Steelworker Statue
On South 4th Street at Slack Street, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street.
The Ohio Valley Steelworker Statue was cast at Centre Foundry and Machine Company in Wheeling, West Virginia and dedicated in 1989. Created by artist Dimitrios Akis, the statue honors the men and women who worked in area iron and steel industries . . . Map (db m139938) HM
69 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Saint Peters Catholic Church — 425 North 4th Street
On North 4th Street just south of Logan Street, on the right when traveling south.
Circa 1907 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1994 Map (db m156023) HM
70 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 7-41 — Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton
On Market Street at North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on Market Street.
Born in Steubenville in 1814, Edwin McMasters Stanton studied at Kenyon College and opened his law practice in Cadiz in 1836. The grandson of North Carolina slaveholders, Stanton opposed slavery. A successful railroad attorney and War Democrat at . . . Map (db m33906) HM
71 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — 2-41 — Steubenville's Dean Martin
On South 3rd Street north of Adams Street, on the right when traveling north.
One of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, Dean Martin was born Dino Crocetti in Steubenville in 1917, the son of Italian immigrants. At age 16 he entered the steel mills and later boxed under the name of "Kid Crochet." He began his . . . Map (db m36342) HM
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72 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Telegraph Office in the War Department in Washington D.C. during the U.S. Civil War — 1861 - 1865
On North Court Street just south of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Edwin M. Stanton, native of Steubenville Secretary of War David Homer Bates, native of Steubenville War Department Telegrapher Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States Commander in ChiefMap (db m156004) HM
73 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — The Steubenville Building and Loan Association Building
On North 3rd Street just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m156001) HM
74 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — This Old Federal Land Office
Near South Third Street east of Adams Street.
[Left Historical Marker]: This Land Office was established by Congress on May 10, 1800. President John Adams appointed David Hoge as Land and Title Registrar, which position he held for forty years. In 1801 Mr. Hoge bought the . . . Map (db m46886) HM
75 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Tuskegee Airmen in WWII
On Washington Street (Ohio Route 43/822) at North Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Tuskegee Airmen Brothers from Steubenville, Ohio Jerome & John "Ellis" Edwards The Red Tails Tuskegee Airmen in WWII The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African American men and women, pilots and support personnel who fought with . . . Map (db m156014) HM WM
76 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — U.S.S. Maine — In Memoriam
On Market Street (Ohio Route 822) at North Third Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
In Memoriam U.S.S. Main Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the USS MaineMap (db m37489) HM
77 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — United States Post Office and Court House — 200 North 4th Street — North End Neighborhood Historic District —
On North 4th Street just north of Washington Street (Ohio Route 43/822), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1924 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Restored 1995 Map (db m156013) HM
78 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Veterans Memorial
Near South 3rd Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated Veterans Day, November 11, 2007 by Amvet Post 275, Steubenville, Ohio through the patriotic donations of the citizens of the Tri-state area. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are . . . Map (db m156000) WM
79 Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — Veterans Memorial
On Market Street at North Court Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
To keep forever living the spirit of freedom for which they died we dedicate this memorial to our dead in all wars In honor of the men and women of Jefferson County who sacrificed to preserve the liberty of mankind for all ages . . . Map (db m156002) WM
80 Ohio, Jefferson County, Stratton — Village of Stratton Veterans Memorial Park — Dedicated: November 11, 2012
On 2nd Avenue just south of Avenue A, on the right when traveling south.
The Village of Stratton proudly dedicates this veterans memorial to the local men and women who have bravely served our nation in times of war and peaceMap (db m156048) WM
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81 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — "Mr. Fullback" Clarke Hinkle
On North River Avenue just north of Myers Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the honor and glory of "Mr. Fullback" Clarke Hinkle "The valiant warrior famed for fight" Clarke Hinkle Field Dedicated October 15, 1985 T.H.S. Class of 1927 Bucknell University 1928-1932 All American College Football . . . Map (db m156044) HM
82 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — Gold Star Mothers Memorial
On North 3rd Street just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of Gold Star MothersMap (db m156039) WM
83 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — James T. Coffey — Shelter House
On Euclid Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Trenton Street, on the right when traveling north.
In late 1959, Jim joined the Toronto Lions Club and remained a member for nearly 59 years. He served most offices of Lionism at the local, district, and state levels. From 1980 to 1982 he served as International Director, and in 1990 was elected . . . Map (db m156031) HM
84 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — Sgt. Nathaniel Shae Rock
Near Market Street just west of North River Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
In honor of Sgt. Nathaniel Shae Rock 3rd Marines, 25th Battalion Map (db m156037) WM
85 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — 9-41 — Soldiers and Sailors Monument / Guiseppe Moretti
On Market Street, 0.1 miles east of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Side A:Soldiers and Sailors MonumentToronto's Soldiers and Sailors Monument was dedicated on November 11, 1919. At that dedication, artist Giuseppe Moretti said, "A memorial should be erected to a single purpose as a tribute to the . . . Map (db m44143) HM
86 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — Toronto Ohio Mayors — Established 1881
On Market Street just west of North River Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Mayors are in order as they served Several served more than one term 💎 Village Mayors 💎 J.H. Roberts • Samuel B. Taylor • John H. Paisley • Andrew J. Stewart • H.H. Smith • E.E. Francy • Charles E. Miller • Joseph M. . . . Map (db m156036) HM
87 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — Toronto World War Memorial
On Market Street at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
Erected by the citizens of Toronto and vicinity in honor of the men of this community who answered the call of their country in the World WarMap (db m156040) WM
88 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — Veterans Memorial
On Market Street at North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street.
Dedicated to all who served "Lest We Forget" Map (db m156033) WM
89 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — Veterans Memorial
On North 3rd Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling north on North 3rd Street.
All gave some Some gave all Map (db m156038) WM
90 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — Veterans Victory Pavilion
On Market Street at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
In gratitude to all who have served the cause of freedom and to the fallen patriots who paid the ultimate price "Carved in stone forever as they are written in our hearts"Map (db m156041) WM
91 Ohio, Jefferson County, Toronto — World War II Memorial
On Madison Avenue at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Madison Avenue.
A Living War Memorial This park is dedicated in everlasting memory of the men and women of Toronto who served their country in World War II 1941 - 1945 In honor of these men from Toronto who gave the last full measure of their . . . Map (db m156032) WM
92 Ohio, Jefferson County, Wintersville — 438 — John D. Kilgore — Two Ridges Presbyterian Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
On Ohio Route 43, 0.2 miles north of U.S. 22, on the right when traveling south.
Brass plaque: The Bell located in the tower above was donated by John D. Kilgore in 1887. The following inscription is found on the bell: May the Glory of This Latter House Be Greater Than Any Former. Church Organized 1802. 12 . . . Map (db m122234) HM
93 Ohio, Jefferson County, Wintersville — 8 — Morgan's Raid
On Main Street (Ohio Route 43) at Fernwood Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Richmond pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. Bat'y, 86th Ohio Mounted . . . Map (db m35779) HM
94 Ohio, Jefferson County, Wintersville — 9 — Morgan's Raid
On Canton Road (Ohio Route 43) 0.2 miles north of U.S. 22, on the right when traveling south.
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here “Two Ridges Church” July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Richmond pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th . . . Map (db m37754) HM
95 Ohio, Jefferson County, Wintersville — 49 — Wintersville — Two Ridges Church and Friendly Fire — John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail —
Near Canton Road (Ohio Route 43) at Two Ridges Road.
While en route to Wintersville on July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders stopped at the farm of Mrs. John Hanna for a short nap and meal. Working their way toward Wintersville through the area south of . . . Map (db m79816) HM
96 Ohio, Jefferson County, Yellow Creek — Lest We Forget - Chief Logan — "Tah-Gah-Jute" — A Chief of the Mingoes - A Friend of the Whites —
Near Ohio Route 213 at Ohio Route 7.
From near this place in 1774, all the family of Logan was lured across the Ohio River and massacred by Whites thus sending Logan and Ohio Indian nations on a path of war for vengeance now known to history as Cresap's War. "Who Shall Mourn"Map (db m44144) HM
 
 
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