The Community and Alumni of Byhalia School dedicate this memorial to all
the men and women of our surrounding area who served, during World War II,
in all branches of Military Service to Defend the United States of America. — — Map (db m94758) WM
Side A Veterans
Henry Bennett Pvt War of 1812 Army
Benjamin Carter Pvt War of 1812 Army
Jason Chapman War of 1812 Army Militia
Benjamin F. Roberts Pvt Co F 31st Reg OVI
Allen B. Roberts Co F 31st Reg OVI
Abner K. Elliott Co H . . . — — Map (db m94729) HM
Front
Near this site in 1879, J.E. Newhouse discovered a magnetic
spring in his park, Green Bend Gardens. It was found that a
knife blade dipped in the water could pick up small metal
objects like a magnet. The spring became known for . . . — — Map (db m88766) HM
Park dedicated
as a memorial to
Union County
veterans of
all wars
Dedicated
Aug. 24, 1927
This building
dedicated in memory
of all war veterans
of Union County — — Map (db m22877) HM
American Legion Memorial Park
American Legion Union Post No. 79 was organized on
August 21, 1919, at the National Guard Armory in
Marysville. In 1927, the Legion purchased a 24 acre
parcel known as "Clement Woods" to serve as a living . . . — — Map (db m174040) HM WM
(front)
U.S.
In memoriam
War veterans resting here
Revolutionary
1812 • Civil
(rear)
Rev.
Amrine, Abraham
Amrine, Adrian
Hall, Peter
Peacock, Thomas
Welch, Samuel
Westlake, George
1812
Coder, . . . — — Map (db m92844) WM
Amerine Settlement
The first permanent settlement in the Marysville area, was founded
in 1817 by Revolutionary War veteran Abraham Amrine (1761-1849)
and his sons. The Amrines emigrated from Switzerland to Pennsylvania
in the early 1700s . . . — — Map (db m92843) HM
This art installation celebrates Colonel Noah Orr, who was born on September 19, 1836, in Union County. Known as Union County's Giant, his fame derived from the fact that he was a very large man. At 7 feet, 8 inches tall (nearly 9 feet in . . . — — Map (db m147242) HM
Cyprian Lee House. Cyprian Lee (1792-1854) settled in the Union County wilderness in 1820 and purchased the 118 West Sixth Street lot in 1828 for $6. County treasurer, coroner, shoemaker, and anti-slavery activist, Lee lived here in a log . . . — — Map (db m93554) HM
Front
(DAR logo)
Dedicated
to the
soldiers of the
Revolutionary War
who gave us our
heritage of freedomBack
Erected
by
Hannah Emerson Dustin
chapter
1962 — — Map (db m92830) WM
in grateful recognition of the
Men & Women of Darby Twp who
served their country in times of war
& peace. Also to their loved ones who
supported them from the homefront.
Dedicated 2001 — — Map (db m87068) WM
With the goal of promoting international cooperation, mutual prosperity, world peace, and to contribute to the friendship between the United States of America and Japan, the Partners Park Friendship Garden signifies Marysville's cultural and . . . — — Map (db m198510) HM
Side A:
Robert Sprague Beightler was born in 1892 in Marysville. A graduate of Marysville High School, he began his career as a soldier in 1911, when he enlisted as a private in Marysville's guard unit, Company E, Fourth Ohio Infantry . . . — — Map (db m20452) HM
The first newspaper in Marysville, Our Freedom and Union County Advertiser, was published in 1839. The Marysville Tribune and Union County Journal began in 1849 and 1874 respectively. On this site in 1879 sat the first . . . — — Map (db m142213) HM
Side A
On August 10, 1819, Samuel W. Culberston (1780-1840), a Zanesville lawyer, established Marysville at the convergence of Mill Creek and the road connecting Delaware to Urbana. Culberston purchased 450 acres of land on July 10, 1817 . . . — — Map (db m141143) HM
Mitchell Cemetery
In this cemetery is buried
the first female white child
born in Ohio
Mary Hawn born March 5, 1791
Died June 21, 1861
Born in a blockhouse
where Cincinnati now
stands, and the first
white female child
born in . . . — — Map (db m93544) HM
Robinson Pioneers
Near this rock are the remains of the Robinson Pioneers
Samuel 1770- 1848 M Martha Hunter 1785- 1825
James 1774-1823 M Jane Morrison 1773- 1848
Thomas 1777-1860 M Sarah Modderwell 1789- 1825
M Ann Morrison 1779- 1843 . . . — — Map (db m93545) HM
Legend
This David Mitchell,
head of our line of
Mitchells in America,
born in 1681, probably
near Dromore, County
Down, N.E. Ireland, settled
in SW. Lancaster County,
Pa. Drumore Twp. about
1713, and was buried in the
Morrison . . . — — Map (db m93546) HM
Side A
The New California Church was organized in 1826 at a time when
the congregation was called the Associate Congregation of Darby
and represented Presbyterians whose ancestors came from
the "Seceder" tradition of Scotland. Seceder . . . — — Map (db m93379) HM WM
Mural by Curtis W. M. Goldsein, born 1966, Columbus, Ohio
Reuben L. Partridge (1823- 1900) designed and constructed hundreds of bridges in Central Ohio, many of which are in Union County. Mr. Partridge received a United States Patent for the . . . — — Map (db m108854) HM
Erected 1812 in defense of settlers against Shawnee Indians eleven hundred feet due east on Abraham Amrine Acres of the original John Overton Land Grant. — — Map (db m195729) HM
Dedicated to the memory of those who
fought and died in the defense of the Union
1861 - 1865
We here highly resolve, that this
nation, under God, shall have a new
birth of freedom, and that
government of the people, by the
people, . . . — — Map (db m22863) HM
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized in 1838 by German Lutheran immigrants, primarily from Bavaria and Hesse-Darmstadt, who located in this vicinity in the 1830s. The congregation, called Neudettelsau, erected a second log church in . . . — — Map (db m93393) HM
The All Ohio Balloon Fest Mural on the Journal Tribune Building was painted by
Curtis W.M. Goldstein in August 2011.
The All Ohio Balloon Fest, now organized by the Journal-Tribune celebrated
36 years in Marysville on August 19, 2011. Also . . . — — Map (db m198508) HM
To celebrate the new Courthouse in 1883, Col. W.L. Curry, Curry Cadets, led the Union County Chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic pictured above, in obtaining two cannons used in battle to commemorate the service of our county citizens in the . . . — — Map (db m20688) HM
July 4, 1976 on the 200th birthday of this nation, Americans rededicate themselves anew to the principles of their founding fathers. — — Map (db m198531) HM WM
The City of Marysville, Ohio
honors
Thomas O. Nuckles
Mayor 1982 - 1988
His foresight and industry enabled the city of Marysville and its municipal court to acquire and occupy this facility. It symbolizes many accomplishments and tireless . . . — — Map (db m198509) HM
Dedicated to the honor of all men and women of Union County who served in the armed forces of the U.S.
Honoring all Union County Veterans — — Map (db m20689) HM
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
This memorial is dedicated to
the men and women
who served in the Armed Forces
of the United States
on foreign soil or hostile waters
in time of war — — Map (db m22871) HM
In memory of our
servicemen whose
remains were
never recovered
WWI
Cpl Ralph Berger, Army
WWII
Sgt Donald Claar, Army
SOM3 Dudley Lorry, USN
Sgt Harold Niebler, AAF
1st Lt Travis Wells, AAF
S1C George Miller, USN
S1C Jessie . . . — — Map (db m22872) HM
The charters establishing the original thirteen colonies
were vague in their descriptions of location. In some
cases, more than one colony had a legal claim to the
same western land. After much controversy and compromise, each new state gave . . . — — Map (db m93553) HM
Following the American surrender of Fort Detroit in August 1812
panic spread along the Ohio frontier in fear of possible Indian
attacks. The boundary of the Indian territory lay approximately
14 miles to the north at the Greenville Treaty . . . — — Map (db m75187) HM
Bigelow Bridge Ax Handle Road Constructed in 1873, the Bigelow Bridge spans approximately 100 feet across Little Darby Creek. Reuben Partridge built the superstructure at a cost of $12.50 per linear foot ($1,500). Bercupile & Snell built the . . . — — Map (db m93467) HM
Bridgeport
In 1840, the first of several bridges was constructed at this location, which became known as "Bridgeport." In the early 1800s, this locality consisted of a group of log houses, a blacksmith shop, and a wagon shop. Several . . . — — Map (db m93392) HM
Culbertson Covered Bridge Culbertson Covered Bridge was built in 1872-1873 by Reuben L. Partridge at a cost of $1,375, using his "Partridge Block" truss design. This bridge was originally constructed across Treacle's Creek on State Route 4, . . . — — Map (db m93429) HM
Honor Roll 1918
In honor of the boys of Union Township
who answered the call of their country in the World War
(60 names, not transcribed) — — Map (db m119978) WM
Plaque #1
Compliments of
V.F.W. Post 3320
Plaque #2
In honor of those who have served
Donated by
Bud’s Masonry MAVFW 3320
Dale Phelps VFW 4599 — — Map (db m87050) HM
In 1799, a man named George Reed first came to this spot along the Darby Creek. He settled and erected a grist mill with a mill race nearly a half mile long in 1810 to 1812. In those days, man and animals had to ford the creek, so the crossing . . . — — Map (db m119977) HM
Constructed in 1820-21, the County’s original government seat was the first frame building in Milford Center. At the time it stood at the southwest corner of the Village Square (present Mill & State Streets) just to the south of George Reed’s Mill . . . — — Map (db m119916) HM
The block base of the obelisk contains the names of 39 local men, killed in the war. Unit identification, and place or battle where the man died, are listed with some of the names.
Cities, and battles are inscribed on the obelisk. The monument . . . — — Map (db m87023) WM
Front Text: The following notice appeared in the Marysville
Tribune newspaper, February 5, 1873: To Arms! To
Arms! The Monument Association of Union Township
propose holding a Fair and Festival in Milford
Centre on Feb 20 and 21...the . . . — — Map (db m87021) WM
(Columned Section mid-level on monument)(East Face - front of monument)Our Jerome Township Heroes
“In honor of the men who served in the Army of the Union; those who fought and lived and those who fought and died. May this . . . — — Map (db m13068) HM
(side a)
This monument was dedicated on Memorial Day of 1913 to honor the Union soldiers of the Civil War from Jerome Township. Many citizens, school children, and Civil War veterans attended the dedication as Col. W.L. Curry, who fought at . . . — — Map (db m93226) HM
The Pottersburg Bridge, sometimes called the Upper Darby Bridge, was designed and constructed by Reuben Partridge in 1868. Originally located on North Lewisburg Road spanning the Big Darby Creek, the bridge was moved to this North Lewisburg Trail . . . — — Map (db m34086) HM
The Spain Creek Covered Bridge was designed and constructed by Reuben Partridge in the 1870s. Partridge began his bridge building career in 1866. At a length of 64 feet, the bridge is the smallest of Union County's historic covered bridges. Spain . . . — — Map (db m34085) HM
In Memory
Now and Forever
Dedicated to those who served and those
who gave their lives
defending our precious gift of freedom
to the nurse who cared for the
wounded and held their hands to give hope
when there was no hope
to family . . . — — Map (db m93435) WM
(side 1)
Jerome United Methodist Church
The Methodist church was organized in Jerome in 1835 and has served the village continuously since then. Henry Beach hosted the first Methodist meetings in his home. He had the village of . . . — — Map (db m93222) HM
Dedicated to All who served their Country
In memory of
PFC. Dyer J. Bird
Co. D, 166th Inft.
1900-1918
First Soldier Killed
Rainbow Div. W.W. I
Interred in France
Meuse-Argonne Cemetery
Erected by Broadway . . . — — Map (db m89259) WM
To our veterans
who served on land, sea, or air.
You stood there ready
to defend our country
in time of peace.
In war,
you suffered its horrors,
were wounded,
were prisoners of war,
are missing in action,
or perished.
We . . . — — Map (db m89300) WM
Side A:
The Richwood Opera House and Town Hall was erected in 1890 as a community center designed to house the town council chambers, fire department, jail and opera house. The Richardsonian Romanesque styled building served Richwood in all . . . — — Map (db m26989) HM
Dedicated to founders
John, Frederick and David Sager
who established
Unionville on February 8, 1847.
Incorporated as the Village of
Unionville Center in 1879
Ohio Bicentennial Celebration
June 21, 2003 — — Map (db m87104) HM
Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks
Charles Warren Fairbanks became a
prominent lawyer and nationally known
political leader. He was the keynote
speaker at the Republican Convention in
1896, United States Senator from 1897 . . . — — Map (db m87103) HM
[Front Side of Marker]: "Greeneville Treaty Line"
The Treaty of Greeneville created the Greeneville Treaty Line. It was the boundary between lands in the original possession of the Indians and those they ceded to the United States, . . . — — Map (db m43895) HM
[Front Side of Marker]:
Entering Logan County over
Greenville Treaty Line
——— • ———
Ohio lands east and south
of this line were opened for
U.S. settlement by Gen. Wayne’s . . . — — Map (db m39860) HM
In memory
Veterans
World War II
T/5 Carleton E. Harris •
Combat Engineers •
1913- 1944
PFC. Harold W. Dever •
Co.B 327th Glider Inf.,
101st Airborne Div. •
1911- 1944
Albert C. Jolliff •
S 1/c U.S.N.R. •
1925- 1943
T/5 Thomas . . . — — Map (db m89312) WM
Honor
We the people of
York Township
remember and salute
our brave American
patriots dead or living
who secured our
freedom and protect
this land
Our hearts will
eternally endear
all those who upheld
this one . . . — — Map (db m89313) WM
