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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Delaware County, Ohio
Adjacent to Delaware County, Ohio
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| | Marker Front:
Samuel Patterson arrived in East Orange in 1824 and, within a few years, began to hide runaway slaves in his home. He also invited anti-slavery speakers to the pulpit of the East Orange Methodist Church, which brought . . . — — Map (db m20550) HM |
| On Dublin Road (Ohio Route 257) at Bellpoint Road, on the right when traveling north on Dublin Road. |
| | Bellpoint Buccaneers
In the early part of the twentieth century, most small villages in Ohio focused community pride on the accomplishments of their high school's athletic teams. The Bellpoint basketball teams of the 1920s were a great example. . . . — — Map (db m12812) HM |
| On Washington Street at Fountain Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street. |
| | This was the first residence of movie director Vincente Minnelli when his family moved to Delaware. At that time Vincente was eleven years old, and the home belonged to his grandparents, Vince and Nina Minnelli.
Vincente credited pleasant . . . — — Map (db m18250) HM |
| | Provided for at the
40th Anniversary
of the class
as a memorial
to their
departed class mates — — Map (db m19659) HM |
| On Sandusky Street at Central Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Sandusky Street. |
| | Dedicated to the memory of all who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. — — Map (db m18237) WM |
| On Sandusky Street at Olentangy Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sandusky Street. |
| | Near this site, the Union army established two camps on either side of the Olentangy River during the Civil War. Both were known as Camp Delaware. The first camp, situated on the west side of the river in the summer of 1862, was where the white . . . — — Map (db m12816) HM |
| | IN LOVING MEMORY
OF OUR FRIENDS
Douglas MacMillan Cherry '85
Ann Campana Judge '73
and
Edward Hobbs Luckett '84
who lost their lives September 11, 2001.
These gardens and benches are given in
their honor by The OWU Friends Fund . . . — — Map (db m18328) WM |
| On Dublin Road (Ohio Route 257) at Front Street (County Route 150), on the right when traveling north on Dublin Road. |
| | This plaque is set here
in memory of those people
from Concord Township who
served in the armed forces of
the United States of America
erected by
Concord Township Trustees — — Map (db m89534) WM |
| On East Lincoln Avenue near Blymer Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | In the late days of September, 1776, negotiators William Wilson and Joseph Nicholson left Fort Pitt which is today Pittsburgh. Their goal was to convince the tribes north and west of the Ohio not to join forces with the British. For support, the . . . — — Map (db m93221) HM |
| On Central Avenue (Ohio Route 37), on the right when traveling west. |
| | (Side A):
Courthouse Hill
In the early years of Delaware, this area was known as Briar Hill. It is the highest elevation in the city. Situated facing south and approximately at the center of the existing Courthouse, was the site of the first . . . — — Map (db m18247) HM |
| On Sandusky Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | In memory of the soldiers and sailors of Delaware County, Ohio, who served in the War of 1861 to 1865 “Their heroic valor ensured our lasting peace” — — Map (db m18227) HM |
| On Sandusky Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Dedicated by the people of Delaware County in memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those who are still fighting to keep us free. Sept 11 2001 - — — Map (db m18241) WM |
| On Sandusky Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Dedicated to the W.W.I. veterans 1914 - 1918 — — Map (db m18242) WM |
| On William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing. |
| |
In honor of
the men and women
of Delaware County
who served
their country during
the World War
1917 - 1918 — — Map (db m88703) WM |
| On Sandusky Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | In Honored Memory of Our Heroes Who Gave Their Lives
Dedicated to the men and women of Delaware County who served their country in World War II 1941 - 1945 — — Map (db m18244) WM |
| On William Street at Columbus Pike (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling west on William Street. |
| | Delaware County: Anti-Slavery Stronghold
A unique combintation of strong-principled religous communities, free black settlements, and tightly knit extended families fostered a wide-spread attitude of willful defiance that made Delaware one of . . . — — Map (db m12829) HM |
| On Sandusky Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | In Memoriam
This rock and these three flowering crab trees are placed here in loving memory of three Ohio Wesleyan University students, who died in an auto accident while attending a conference on Russian studies at Oberlin College on September . . . — — Map (db m12833) HM |
| On Sandusky Street at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Sandusky Street. |
| | Edwards Gymnasium
The gym was dedicated February 22, 1906. It is named in memory of OWU Trustee John Edwards whose initial gift made its construction possible. At the time of its completion it was considered the largest and finest basketball . . . — — Map (db m12854) HM |
| | Built in 1833 as a health resort named the Mansion House Hotel, Elliott Hall is noted as Ohio's oldest collegiate Greek Revival building. The closure of the Bank of the United States and an economic panic in 1837 created nation-wide financial . . . — — Map (db m12822) HM |
| On West Winter Street at Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling west on West Winter Street. |
| | George W. Campbell originally built this highly picturesque structure in 1854. Designed with Romanesque and Norman Revival architectural features - a round tower, arched windows and doorways - and constructed of locally mined blue limestone, the . . . — — Map (db m12817) HM |
| On Sandusky Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In 1850, this eighty acre tract known as the Kilbourne farm was purchased for use as a cemetery. The “Old Burial Grounds,” located where Ohio Wesleyan's Selby Stadium now stands, had deteriorated and most of those remains were removed to . . . — — Map (db m12851) HM |
| On Sandusky Street at William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling north on Sandusky Street. |
| | The old city hall opened in 1882. Its clock tower rose to a height of 92ft. The first floor housed administrative offices, the police department, the jail, and the fire department. A 1,050 seat auditorium known as the Opera House graced the second . . . — — Map (db m12852) HM |
| Near Hodges Road (Route 174) at Ohio Route 37. |
| | This original Old Stone Church
bell welcomed familes to
worship for 140 years
It was replaced after the
church fire in 1989 — — Map (db m89484) HM |
| On William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Dedicated in memory of the former Mayor and Council Member who loyally served the citizens of Delaware from 1920 - 1948. — — Map (db m12825) HM |
| On Columbus Pike (U.S. 23) at the Delaware Golf Club entrance road, on the right when traveling north on Columbus Pike. |
| | Pioneer Radio Telescope
One-half mile east is the site of the former BIG EAR radio telescope. Designed by Dr. John D. Kraus, pioneering radio astronomer at Ohio State University, it had a collecting area of 340 by 70 feet (104 by 21 meters). . . . — — Map (db m12813) HM |
| On North Sandusky Street at East Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Sandusky Street. Reported missing. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m93688) HM |
| On East Williams Street (U.S. 36) east of North Sandusky Street. Reported permanently removed. |
| | This tablet marks the birthplace
of
Rutherford B. Hayes
Nineteenth President of
The United States
Born October 4th, 1822 — — Map (db m39762) HM |
| On Meredith Road (County Route 191) at Lawrence Road (County Route 189), on the right when traveling north on Meredith Road. |
| | Site of the
Radnor Presbyterian Log Church,
of the
Joint Delaware- Liberty- Radnor
Congregation
built 1819
Distinguished Sunday School Missionary
Benjamin W. Chidlaw
was a member of this church
1829- 1836
erected 1960 — — Map (db m89485) HM |
| On West William Street (U.S. 36) at South Sandusky Street, on the left when traveling west on West William Street. |
| | 1817 Rutherford and Sophia Hayes move to Delaware from Dummerston, Vermont
July 1822 Rutherford Hayes dies from a fever
October 4, 1822 Rutherford Birchard Hayes is born in the family home at 17 East William Street
1823 The Hayes . . . — — Map (db m151647) HM |
| On East William Street (U.S. 36) east of North Sandusky Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | At this site on October 4, 1822, Rutherford B. Hayes was born to Sophia Hayes. Hayes father, Rutherford, had passed away from a fever three months prior to the birth of his son. The Hayes family were renters on the property, originally owned by . . . — — Map (db m151640) HM |
| On Marysville Rd (U.S. 36), on the left when traveling west. |
| | The McClure Road or Wilderness Way crossed
a permanent stream at this point. An “S”
bridge has been placed here for utility, flood
and wash control. Originally the bridge
consisted of large granite boulders as buttress
walls, over . . . — — Map (db m89680) HM |
| On Marysville Rd (U.S. 36), on the left when traveling west. |
| | The Atkinson Farm was located at this location since the McClure Road
ran by this site approximately 500 feet north of here. The holding had
ready access to a main road and was not hampered by being isolated deep
in the fields as it is today. The . . . — — Map (db m89681) HM |
| On Marysville Rd (U.S. 36), on the left when traveling west. |
| | Passing this point in the eighteen hundreds
was a major road. It was a more direct route
from Delaware than the more indirect #36 to
this point. Here it was a four corner crossing
the Atkinson Lane and the lane leading north to
one of the . . . — — Map (db m89682) HM |
| On Marysville Rd (U.S. 36), on the left when traveling west. |
| |
From the early 1800s until the early
1900s a stagecoach road, coming
directly from Delaware, passed this
point on its way to (Millville)
Warrensburg, Marysville and Prospect.
It was closed by the property holders
(the McClure Family) as . . . — — Map (db m89683) HM |
| On East Lincoln Avenue east of Blymer Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Near this location was a large Mingo town of significance during the Revolutionary period of the 1770's. The chief was Te-caugh-ye-te-righ-to, known to the settlers as Pluggy. The village consisted of perhaps 300 inhabitants. Among them were . . . — — Map (db m93220) HM |
| Near South Henry Street south of East William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling south. |
| | On the morning of May 3, 1890, Ohio Wesleyan University and The Ohio State University met at this location for a football game. It was the first game in Ohio State football history. Ohio Wesleyan had invited the newly organized team to a contest as . . . — — Map (db m18316) HM |
| | Side A The Delaware County Fairground June 28, 1833 a meeting of the citizens of Delaware County convened under an act of the Ohio Legislature to establish The Delaware County Agricultural Society. Officers were elected with Milo Pettibone . . . — — Map (db m18301) HM |
| |
Site of Pioneer Tavern
Headquarters of
General
William Henry Harrison
on the march from
Franklinton to Sandusky
February 1813 — — Map (db m155950) HM WM |
| On William Street (U.S. 36) at Columbus Pike (U.S. 23), on the left when traveling east on William Street. |
| | The rain swollen Olentangy River flowed seven feet
above the William Street Bridge during the March
1913 flood, the greatest natural disaster in Ohio
history. Statewide, the flood claimed 428 lives and
destroyed more than 20,000 homes. In . . . — — Map (db m89362) HM |
| | Ohio Wesleyan owes its location to the initial efforts to establish a resort for healing purposes on the site of the Sulphur Spring. When the business faltered, Adam Poe, a pastor and several citizens purchased it and gave it to the Methodists for a . . . — — Map (db m18313) HM |
| | University Hall was completed in 1893. It is constructed of Amherst Sandstone. The bell tower rises to a height of 148 feet. The structure houses administrative offices, classrooms, and the legendary Gray Chapel. Among the celebrities who have . . . — — Map (db m12845) HM |
| On Sandusky Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | In recognition of the patriotism of the people of Delaware County who oversubscribed their War Saving Quota in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m18239) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m12843) HM |
| On Washington Street at Bernard Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. |
| | Organized in 1845, Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest congregation of African descent in Delaware, with Reverend Daniel Winslow serving as the first minister. In 1853 the cornerstone of the first church was laid, which was . . . — — Map (db m12823) HM |
| On Gorsuch Road (Local Route 27) east of Miller-Paul Road (Local Route 18), on the right when traveling east. |
| | Benajah Cook and the families who settled in Harlem
Township, Delaware County are honored for creating
a community of productive farms. The Benajah
and Cassandra Cook family arrived when the land
was forested and settled on 500 acres of the . . . — — Map (db m117443) HM |
| On West Columbus Street at N Walnut street on West Columbus Street. |
| | Founded by Gilbert Carpenter in 1809 between Big and Little Walnut Creeks for milling purposes — — Map (db m121008) HM |
| On Park Street at Middle Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Street. |
| | David Bricker, Lee Fetherole, Vincent Linkekugel, Andrew McFarland, Jr., and George J. Phillips were indicated as having died while in service. further names were not transcribed. — — Map (db m134146) WM |
| On Front Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Galena sits at the confluence of Big Walnut and Little Walnut Creeks. The village square was once surrounded on all four sides by buildings and commercial properties on stilts once lined the Big Walnut Creek.
Because Columbus considered them . . . — — Map (db m133589) HM |
| On Cheshire Road at Old State Road/Lackey Old State Road, on the right when traveling west on Cheshire Road. |
| | Berlin School stood on this site from 1915 to 1975. The first graduating class was in 1916, with the first graduate being Mildred Schanck. The last graduating class was in 1953 with 14 members. Over these 38 years, 472 students graduated from . . . — — Map (db m20554) HM |
| On Fancher Road 1 mile west of New Albany-Condit Road (Ohio Route 605), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Tunes played on fife and drum regulated a soldier's life in camp and
his actions on the battlefield. Heard over the roar of battle and through
the haze of smoke, fifes and drums - field music - communicated orders
to massed troops quickly. . . . — — Map (db m142587) HM |
| On Hyatts Road 0.1 miles east of Steitz Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| | [Marker Front]:
In 1985, Hindu immigrants from India formed a celestial organization, The Bharatiya Temple Society of Central Ohio, and through its membership adopted the Constitution and Bylaws and named the place of worship Bharatiya . . . — — Map (db m12819) HM |
| On South Old State Road (County Route 10) at Ashcreek Ave., on the right when traveling north on South Old State Road. |
| | First Jain Temple in Central Ohio
“Souls render service to one another”
The Jain Center of Central Ohio was established on May 12, 1991. The foundation stone of the Jain temple, the first of its kind in Central Ohio, was laid . . . — — Map (db m105528) HM |
| On Olentangy River Road (Ohio Route 315) at Home Road, on the left when traveling north on Olentangy River Road. |
| | (Side A:)
Liberty Presbyterian Church
Founded in 1810
The first religious society organized in Liberty Township was formed in 1810 by Elders Thomas Cellar, Josiah McKinnie, and Leonard Monroe. Cellar and McKinnie came to Delaware in . . . — — Map (db m122231) HM |
| On Columbus Pike (U.S. 23). |
| | Marker Front:
James Kilbourne
and
The Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike
James Kilbourne, an Ohio pioneer who led settlers to the Worthington area in 1803, was born in Connecticut in 1770 and died in Ohio in 1850. In 1805 he was . . . — — Map (db m18251) HM |
| On Columbus Pike (U.S. 23). |
| | This torch of freedom gratefully dedicated to the veterans of all wars — — Map (db m18206) WM |
| Near Columbus Pike (U.S. 23). |
| | A convoy of 3 ships and 3 Coast Guard cutters passed through “Torpedo Alley” some 100 miles off the coast of Greenland at about 1 a.m. on February 3, 1943. The submarine U-223 fired 3 torpedoes 1 of which hit the midsection of the . . . — — Map (db m18207) HM WM |
| On Columbus Pike (U.S. 23) just north of Orange Point Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | The Gooding House and Tavern
Known as the "Halfway House," the Gooding House and Tavern was built by George B. Gooding halfway between the towns of Worthington and Delaware in 1827. Its location was influenced by construction of the Columbus . . . — — Map (db m12824) HM |
| Near Columbus Pike (U.S. 23). |
| | The Union Land Company and the Case Family
Congress established the United States Military District in 1796 by an act to provide bounty land for Revolutionary War officers and soldiers. District lands consisted of 2.6 million acres in twelve . . . — — Map (db m12820) HM |
| On Dean Road (County Route 157) at Second Street, on the right when traveling west on Dean Road. |
| |
On this site was located the
town pump which was the main
source of water for the village
during the early 1900s and used
by residents until 1973. — — Map (db m89535) HM |
| On 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| |
In memory of all Veterans of the
Ostrander area who honorably
served or paid the
supreme sacrifice in
defense of this country.
Dedicated May 29, 1995
donated by Ostrander Senior Citizens
(six logos) — — Map (db m89536) WM |
| Near Powell Road (Ohio Route 750) near Riverside Drive (Ohio Route 257). |
| | This "Grand Carousel," manufactured in 1914 by the William I. Mangels Company with wood horses carved by the Marcus Illions Company, was first located at Olentangy Park, an interurban-era amusement park in Clintonville. In 1938, the Mangels-Illions . . . — — Map (db m29942) HM |
| On Riverside Drive (Ohio Route 257) north of Heathrow Drive. |
| | This site marks the northern boundary of "The Kosciusko Lands." When General Kosciusko visited the United States in 1797, Congress appropriated over $15,000 to him and a land grant of 500 acres. This land was part of his reward and pay for services . . . — — Map (db m36754) HM |
| On Liberty Road (County Route 9) just north of Scioto Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | In memory of
E.A. France,
H. Morrison,
H. Pheneger,
R.M. Thomas.
E.A. France Post
No. 144. — — Map (db m93432) WM |
| On Olentagy River Road (Ohio Route 315) at Home Road (County Route 124), on the right when traveling south on Olentagy River Road. |
| | Private – Pennsylvania. Born circa 1741, died 6 April 1816, Delaware County, Ohio.
Founder of Liberty Presbyterian Church — — Map (db m151368) HM |
| On Radnor Road (County Road 198) 0.1 miles east of State Route 203, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Built in 1910, this lych gate was designed by local architect William Robert Powell to commemorate early settlers of Radnor who emigrated from Wales. Traditional in England and Wales, lych gates are covered gateways used to shelter coffins until . . . — — Map (db m26929) HM |
| On Harriott Road (County Route 131) at Springdale Drive (County Route 1054), on the right when traveling east on Harriott Road. |
| | Side A No one was more fiercely committed to the Underground Rail Road
than former slaves.They knew first-hand the darkness and despair
of bondage. Such was Abraham Depp (1791- 1858), known as Abram,
born a slave on a tobacco plantation . . . — — Map (db m108067) HM |
| On Harriott Road (County Route 131) at Frabell Drive (County Route 309), on the right when traveling east on Harriott Road. |
| | Lucy Depp Park was a 102-acre development named for Lucinda Depp (1844-1929). She had inherited the land from her father, Abraham (1791-1858), an emancipated African American man and central Ohio pioneer from Powhattan County, Virginia. Known . . . — — Map (db m108066) HM |
| On Rosecrans Road (Local Highway 69) 0.4 miles east of County Road 33, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Born Sept. 6, 1819
Died March 11, 1898 — — Map (db m35892) HM |
| On East Cherry Street (Ohio Route 37) at Columbus Street, on the right when traveling west on East Cherry Street. |
| | Major General William Starke Rosecrans. W.S. Rosecrans, soldier, engineer, architect and inventor, was born in Kingston Township in 1819. After graduation from West Point in 1842, he served in the Engineering Corps then taught at West
Point. As . . . — — Map (db m117341) HM |
| On Cherry Street (Ohio Route 37), on the left when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m19657) HM |
| On Cherry Street (Ohio Route 37) at Columbus Street, on the right when traveling east on Cherry Street. |
| | Honoring the veterans of all wars.
In remembrance of those who never returned
KIA / POW / MIA's — — Map (db m18312) HM |
| On Granville Street at Columbus Street, on the left when traveling east on Granville Street. |
| | Side A:
Sunbury, Ohio
“An Ohio Stagecoach Town from 1820-1873”
From its beginning in 1816, Sunbury was destined to be a stagecoach town. Anticipating large numbers of stagecoach travelers in Sunbury, the town's founder, Lawrence . . . — — Map (db m18304) HM |
| On Africa Road 0.2 miles south of Polaris Parkway, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Marker Front:
The Sharp family homes and their locations on N. State Street and Africa Road mark an important route through Westerville on the Underground Railroad. The family patriarch, Garrit Sharp, was an original settler of Sharp's . . . — — Map (db m20552) HM |
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