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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Henry County, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Henry 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 Henry County, OH (43) Defiance County, OH (57) Fulton County, OH (19) Hancock County, OH (46) Lucas County, OH (124) Putnam County, OH (23) Williams County, OH (22) Wood County, OH (53)  HenryCounty(43) Henry County (43)  DefianceCounty(57) Defiance County (57)  FultonCounty(19) Fulton County (19)  HancockCounty(46) Hancock County (46)  LucasCounty(124) Lucas County (124)  PutnamCounty(23) Putnam County (23)  WilliamsCounty(22) Williams County (22)  WoodCounty(53) Wood County (53)
Adjacent to Henry County, Ohio
 ▶   Defiance County (57)
 ▶   Fulton County (19)
 ▶   Hancock County (46)
 ▶   Lucas County (124)
 ▶   Putnam County (23)
 ▶   Williams County (22)
 ▶   Wood County (53)
 
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1► Ohio (Henry County), Florida — Florida — Corporation Limit Marker —
On East High Street (Ohio Route 424) 0.1 miles east of Chester Street, on the right when traveling west.
Founded 1834 on site of the Indian Village "Snaketown" — — Map (db m159669) HM
2► Ohio (Henry County), Florida — Florida United Methodist Church —
On Market Street just south of Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
Organized 1828. Oldest Continuous Congregation in Henry County. — — Map (db m159987) HM
3► Ohio (Henry County), Florida — C — Girty's Island — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail —
On Ohio Route 424 south of County Route M, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Girty's Island »»«« Named for George Girty, renegade brother of Simon Girty. This was his hiding place between various treach- erous expeditions. — — Map (db m136576) HM
4► Ohio (Henry County), Grelton — Grelton Veterans Memorial —
On County Road 7 0.3 miles south of Road M4, on the left when traveling north.
For God and Country In memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice and in honor of those who served their country — — Map (db m159144) WM
5► Ohio (Henry County), Hamler — A Tribute To Our Military — Defenders of Our Freedom —
On South 1st Street (Route 109) at South Marion Street, on the left when traveling north on South 1st Street.
War of 1812 1812 ★ 1815 [Names not listed] Civil War 1861 ★ 1865 [Names not listed] Spanish American War 1898 ★ 1899 [Names not listed] World War I Era 1900 ★ 1938 [Names not . . . — — Map (db m160263) WM
6► Ohio (Henry County), Hamler — Veterans Memorial — American Legion Post 262 —
On Randolf Street east of Allen Street, on the right when traveling east.
In grateful tribute to those who served in the armed forces of our country during World War I, II, and the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Desert Storm, Global War on Terrorism Erected by Warren L. McIntire Post 262 — — Map (db m160619) WM
7► Ohio (Henry County), Liberty Center — Liberty Center — Corporation Limit Marker —
On South Damascus Street (Route 109) 0.3 miles north of County Road S, on the right when traveling north.
Platted 1863 on Wabash Railroad grew through the effort of C.C. Young — — Map (db m159668) HM
8► Ohio (Henry County), Liberty Center — 1-35 — Prairie Des Mascoutins / Damascus —
On U.S. 24 at Ohio Route 109, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 24.
"Prairie Des Mascoutins" In 1742, a tribe of Kickapoo requested permission from Montreal's Governor to move to a Mascoutin village on both sides of the river here. French "Coureurs de Bois" traders named the wide floodplain "La Prairie des . . . — — Map (db m160710) HM
9► Ohio (Henry County), Liberty Center — World War II Memorial —
On South Damascus Street (Ohio Route 109) at West Young Street, on the left when traveling north on South Damascus Street.
Dedicated to the men of Liberty Center School District who made the Supreme Sacrifice World War II In Memoriam ★ Rhoads, Franklin • ★ Kessler, Walter • ★ Kessler, Marion • ★ Carver, Richard • . . . — — Map (db m160257) WM
10► Ohio (Henry County), Malinta — Malinta Veterans Memorial —
On North Turkey Foot Avenue (Ohio Route 109) 0.1 miles south of Center Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of those who gave their lives for us in the line of duty WWI Franklin Bevelhymer • Bert G. Taylor WWII Franklin P. Gilliland • Malcolm E. Mohler • Wilber G. Gerken • Edward R. Allen • Howard K. Long • . . . — — Map (db m160255) WM
11► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 102 East Washington — Commercial Italianate Design — Old Vocke Block —
On East Washington Street just east of Perry Street (Ohio Route 108), on the left when traveling west.
5 & 10 Cent Store For Many Years — — Map (db m157940) HM
12► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 105 West Main — Est. 1928 —
On West Main Street just west of Perry Street (Ohio Route 108), on the right when traveling east.
Unusual California Mission Style Architecture — — Map (db m157983) HM
13► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 107-109-111-113-115 West Washington — Italianate Design — Circa 1875 —
On West Washington Street just west of Perry Street (Ohio Route 108), on the left when traveling west.
Purchased by George Hahn In 1898 Clothing & Dry Goods Emporium Good example of Commercial Row Italianate — — Map (db m157991) HM
14► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 116 E. Clinton —
On East Clinton Street just east of Perry Street, on the left when traveling east.
Donnelly Bros. & Bokerman Dunbar Auto Sales 7-Up Bottling Company, 1936-1982 Founded By J. B. & R. A. Maher — — Map (db m157989) HM
15► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 123 West Washington — Circle 1875 —
On West Washington Street just east of Scott Street, on the left when traveling west.
New marble front in 1970 Served as newspaper L. L. Orwig & Son, Publishers — — Map (db m157992) HM
16► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 127 E. Clinton — Erected by Ohio State Armory Board — Built 1913 —
On East Clinton Street at Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on East Clinton Street.
Unusual fortress-like architecture with castellated parapets — — Map (db m157988) HM
17► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 221 East Washington —
On East Washington Street just west of Hobson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Founded in 1924 by Leo English, Earl Grieser & Earnest Spengler. First Production in January, 1925, At This Location — — Map (db m157985) HM
18► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 535 North Perry —
On North Perry Street near West Riverview Avenue.
One of the oldest buildings in downtown district. It served as a boarding house for canal travelers. Finerty Shoe Repair 1947-1985 — — Map (db m157984) HM
19► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 606 North Perry — Italianate — Circa 1880 —
On North Perry Street just north of West Main Street (Ohio Route 108), on the right when traveling north.
J.P. Belknap & Son Nat, publishers of The Henry County Signal for nearly 60 years. — — Map (db m157982) HM
20► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 611 North Perry — Restrained Italianate — Circa 1880 —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built By Henry Carey — — Map (db m157981) HM
21► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 701 North Perry —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Original site of the First National Bank until 1935 Community Bank, 1935-1970 Bancohio Corp., 1970-1985 Ohio Citizens Bank, 1985 — — Map (db m157975) HM
22► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 711 North Perry — Queen Anne — Circa 1870 —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Men's Haberdashery for over 100 years — — Map (db m158000) HM
23► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 713 North Perry — Queen Anne — Circa 1880 —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Purchased By Wm. Spencer in 1892 & operated as grocery store & tavern for nearly 100 years — — Map (db m157976) HM
24► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 719 North Perry Street — Unusual Second Story — Oriel Window —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site Of Shaff Drugstore 1912 - 1959 — — Map (db m157977) HM
25► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 720 North Perry — Elaborate Queen Anne — Circa 1894 —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Formerly World Theater — Street Level Home Telephone Co. — Upper Level Third floor destroyed by fire in 1984 — — Map (db m157978) HM
26► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 722 & 724 North Perry — Italianate Design — Circa 1880 —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built By Herman Weber Served As Dr. Thomas Quinn's Office For Many Years — — Map (db m157980) HM
27► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 723 & 725 North Perry — Italianate Design — Circa 1870 —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Murder trial of Major Gen. R.K. Scott was held on second floor. He was tried, acquitted & set "Scott Free". — — Map (db m157979) HM
28► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 814 North Perry — Eclectic Design — Circa 1902 —
On Perry Street just north of East Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Dreamland Theatre Napoleon's First Movie Theatre — — Map (db m157990) HM
29► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 828 Oakwood —
On Oakwood Avenue just north of Shelby Street, on the right when traveling north.
Formerly housed Fox Cigar Factory, Catholic Grade School, & Mitchell Flower Shop. — — Map (db m157997) HM
30► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 3-35 — Civil War Camp Latty —
On West Riverview Ave (Ohio Route 424) west of Glenwood Avenue.
Front Text : "Civil War Camp Latty" Camp Latty was located at the corner of Riverview and Glenwood Avenues in Napoleon, Ohio and included Glenwood Cemetery in its grounds. This camp was named for Judge Alexander S. Latty, a staunch supporter of . . . — — Map (db m54539) HM
31► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 5-35 — Miami & Erie Canal And Napoleon's First Cemetery —
On East Riverview Avenue (Route 424) just north of East Clinton Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Miami & Erie Canal stretched approximately 250 miles from Cincinnati to Toledo. Napoleon and other towns on the Maumee River's banks were on a slackwater section of the canal. Between 1825 and 1845, laborers constructed the canal using . . . — — Map (db m160264) HM
32► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — Revolutionary War Memorial — In Memory —
On W. Clinton Street at Webster Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Clinton Street.
In memory of all Revolutionary War Soldiers 1776-1783 — — Map (db m159674) WM
33► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — 6-35 — Riverfront Industries Powered by Canal Water / How Napoleon Kept Its Name —
On West Riverview Road (County Route 424) at West Front Street, on the right when traveling east on West Riverview Road.
The completion of the Miami and Erie Canal passing through Napoleon in 1843 provided a way to receive manufactured goods, export farm products, and power local mills. The early industries of Napoleon utilized the canal as a source of reliable water . . . — — Map (db m122324) HM
34► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — The Henry County Courthouse —
On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Henry County was organized in 1834 and Napoleon became the county seat in 1835. The first Court was held in a two-story log cabin located at the corner of Perry and Front Streets. The first Courthouse was a plain two-story structure costing . . . — — Map (db m28489) HM
35► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — Veterans Memorial — American Legion Post No. 300 —
On Glenwood Avenue just north of Welsted Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all veterans through peace or war that their memories will never die — — Map (db m160620) WM
36► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — Winchester's Encampment —
On Ohio Route 424 just south of County Road 15C, on the right when traveling north.
General Winchester leaving "Camp Starvation” (Camp #3) on January 1st of 1813, the army started towards the rapids of the Maumee. On January 3, 1813, Ellias Darnell's journal noted "it commenced snowing two days and nights…it was from 20 . . . — — Map (db m160266) HM
37► Ohio (Henry County), Napoleon — World War Veterans Memorial Trees —
On West Riverview Avenue (Ohio Route 424) at Avon Place, on the left when traveling east on West Riverview Avenue.
Dedicated to the World War Veterans by the Club Women of Napoleon — — Map (db m160298) WM
38► Ohio (Henry County), Ridgeville Corners — 2-35 — Draining the Great Black Swamp —
Near Ohio Route 34 0.4 miles east of Ohio Route 66.
The landscape of northwest Ohio was formed by melting ice and glacial lakes left behind in its wake. Because of the low gradient (3 feet fall per mile) to the northeast, the flat lacustrine plain evolved into a large swamp. A massive swamp forest . . . — — Map (db m158667) HM
39► Ohio (Henry County), Ridgeville Corners — Giffey Hall — Built 1916 —
On County Road X just from U.S. 6, on the left when traveling north.
Giffey Hall was built in 1916 by Anton Giffey. The bricks used in its construction were undoubtedly made from the clay dug from near the Giffey Tile and Brickyard furnaces. In 1937 Emile (Mrs. Paul) Miller received the hall from her father. . . . — — Map (db m159739) HM
40► Ohio (Henry County), Ridgeville Corners — Ridgeville Corners War Memorial —
On County Road X 0.1 miles east of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Honor Of All Who Served And Continue To Serve — — Map (db m159678) WM
41► Ohio (Henry County), Ridgeville Corners — Veterans Memorial — American Legion Post 454 —
On County Road 19 at County Road 2, on the left when traveling north on County Road 19.
. . . — — Map (db m160626) WM
42► Ohio (Henry County), Texas — James Durbin —
On U.S. 24 at County Route 4, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 24.
Sec. No. 53, W.&E.C. Completed 1842 By James Durbin — — Map (db m28614) HM
43► Ohio (Henry County), Texas — Oak Tree —
On Old US 24 (U.S. 24), on the right when traveling west.
This Oak tree was planted in 1836 by the Ottawa Indians in honor of Martha A. Edwards Showman, the first white child born in Washington Township, Henry County, Ohio. — — Map (db m94083) HM
 
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