Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monroe County, Ohio
Woodsfield is the county seat for Monroe County
Adjacent to Monroe County, Ohio
Belmont County(72) ► Noble County(18) ► Washington County(163) ► Marshall County, West Virginia(48) ► Tyler County, West Virginia(14) ► Wetzel County, West Virginia(13) ►
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Beallsville/Monroe County Honors Vietnam War Casualities
With a population of 475 residents, the Beallsville community gained the unfortunate distinction of having suffered the highest known per-capita casualty rate during the . . . — — Map (db m79264) HM
The Sistersville Ferry is the longest continuously working mode of transportation in Monroe County, operating from 1815 to 2003. It crosses the Ohio River between Fly, Ohio, and Sistersville, West Virginia, which is the apex of the longest straight . . . — — Map (db m79270) HM
On Local Highway 384, 0.3 miles east of Hilight (State Route 26), on the right when traveling south.
Bridges to the Past
On a backroad the sight of a covered bridge today may
remind us of ghost stories and legends that tingled the scalp
of many a small child who walked its gloomy length as the
sun was sinking from sight.
For some, it . . . — — Map (db m166040) HM
On Muskingum Street at Mound Street, on the right when traveling north on Muskingum Street.
Monroe County's ground-water resources are valuable assets for its people and economy. Especially notable are the substantial quantities of water that can be obtained in the medium sand and gravel underground aquifers located on the eastern side of . . . — — Map (db m79268) HM
On German Ridge Road, 0.5 miles east of Ohio Route 556, on the right when traveling east.
These structures stand as an exception to the usual wood frame or brick construction of farm buildings in this region in the late nineteenth century. The house and barn, built circa 1871 and 1883-1885 respectively, reflect Frederick Kindelberger's . . . — — Map (db m79271) HM
On Mill Street at East Marietta Street, on the right when traveling south on Mill Street.
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While it served a vital role in the Monroe County life, by 1886 the BZ&C had defaulted on its construction bonds and entered the first of many receiverships. Its 300 trestles and bridges were expensive to maintain; frequent . . . — — Map (db m79266) HM
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 26/800) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Many years have come and gone,
Waiting on no one,
Always moving forward.
Dwight Ball, Phillip Brandon, Duane Greenlee, Dale Hood, Steven Janeda, William Lucas,
Glenn McCammon, Jack Pittman, James Ravencraft, Richard Rucker, Charles . . . — — Map (db m209936) WM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 26/800) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
These memorial trees were planted by Monroe Post No. 87 and dedicated May 30, 1924 to the memory of the men from Monroe County who gave their lives while in the service of their country.
John Adams
Henry M. Ambler
Thomas Bachman . . . — — Map (db m209949) WM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 26/800) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Lest We Forget Those Who Gave Their Lives
To Preserve Our Nation
1861 - Civil War - 1865
Ables, William T.
Ackley, Wesley
Adams, Andrew W.
Adams, John Q.
Adams, John W.
Albus, John
Amos, John H.
Antill, William . . . — — Map (db m209923) WM
In Honor of Those Who
Valiantly Gave
Their Lives for Their Country
1950 - Korea - 1955
Gatten, Dale
Marty, Albert
Miller, Ernest
Pittman, Ray
Schnoonover, George — — Map (db m209946) WM
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 26/800) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
In honor of those who
selflessly gave
their lives for their country
1961 - Vietnam - 1975
Ball, Dwight
Brandon, Phillip
Greenlee, Duane
Hood, Dale
Janeda, Stephen
Lucas, William
McCammon, Glenn
Pittman, Jack . . . — — Map (db m210360) WM
On South Main Street (Ohio Route 26/800) at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
This memorial plaque
is dedicated by
Monroe Post #87 American Legion
to Monroe County Honored Dead
who more than self their country loved
Austin, Linus J.
Betts, Vearl
Bigler, Lawrence P.
Bobbs, Carl
Briggs, Lawrence . . . — — Map (db m209943) WM
On East Church Street, 0.1 miles west of Eastern Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Side A
Sad Sam Jones
1892-1966
With 229 victories, Woodsfield's Samuel Pond Jones, or Sad Sam Jones, was one of professional baseball's top pitchers in the early 1900s. He started his 22-year career with the Cleveland Indians in 1914 . . . — — Map (db m79267) HM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In recognition of the patriotism of the people of Monroe County who oversubscribed their War Saving Quota in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m209938) WM
