Presented by Rachel G. Linhart. Dedicated to the memory of John M. Rachel G. and Helena M. Linhart.
John M. Linhart Private Co. H 7th Regt. Virginia Vol. Infantry.
Antietam — — Map (db m245425) WM
William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy was born in Houcktown on May 23, 1862. Although spinal meningitis as a toddler left him deaf and mute, Hoy became one of the great 19th century professional baseball players. He played centerfield for such teams as the . . . — — Map (db m184256) HM
This historic barn is a proud symbol of Hancock County's rich agricultural heritage. Originally built around the 1850's, probably by the McKinnis family who settled the farmstead, this English style, three bay barn has been reconstructed using . . . — — Map (db m198621) HM
In the fall of 1821 Robert McKinnis and his sons, Charles, James,
Phillip, John, and his son-in-law Jacob Poe, traveled to Hancock County
to establish the first settlement in the spring of 1822. Being amongst the
first white settlers to arrive . . . — — Map (db m198619) HM
(side a)
Organization of the congregation began in 1848 under the Rev. George Van Eman, and a charter was granted in 1854. The oldest Presbyterian church building in continuous use in Hancock County, the sanctuary was constructed in . . . — — Map (db m157030) HM
Side A
(colored flag)
In
honor
of all who
served
(5 bronze service medallions)
Side B
major donors
Hancock County Veterans Assistance Center
Jack Harden & Sons Contracting Inc.
K & L Ready Mix
Ed Harden Excavating . . . — — Map (db m93663) WM
This frame church, architecturally typical of the rural churches built throughout Ohio in the latter nineteenth century, was constructed in 1885 during the pastorate of E.L.T. Engers. The first pastors were from the German Reformed tradition and . . . — — Map (db m93657) HM
Side A
The village was laid out on August 18, 1847, by Benjamin Todd, and consisted of 18 lots in Section 26 of Pleasant Township. Originally named Pleasantville, it was incorporated in 1858 and the name was changed in honor of Maj. Gen. . . . — — Map (db m93655) HM
[Marker Front]:
In Memory of
William Bensinger and John R. Porter
...who are buried here. They joined the famous Andrews Raid to wreck Confederate supply lines. The raiders captured a locomotive, "The General," at Big Shanty, . . . — — Map (db m20081) HM
In honor of
World War I and II Veterans
who nobly gave their lives
for the American cause
of liberty and justice
Mulford Butler Post No. 511
American Legion McComb, Ohio — — Map (db m93664) WM
In recognition of all
the men and women who
gave of themselves
unselfishly in service
to their community
and country
Erected by the citizens of Mt. Blanchard
to honor all veterans — — Map (db m193087) WM
This historic bridge was built on this site in 1884. The bridge was built by the Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio. It was 136 feet long and 22 feet high, and was built 14 feet above the Blanchard River.
The structure was a double . . . — — Map (db m193080) HM
Johnny Appleseed
(John Chapman)
(owned property and planted apple)
(trees in this community)
dedicated- September- 1966
Mt. Blanchard Garden Club &
Men’s Garden Club of Findlay — — Map (db m93928) HM
Mt. Blanchard. This village was founded in 1830 on the banks
of the Blanchard River by Asa M. Lake, son of
Asa Lake, veteran of the Revolution and War
of 1812 and first settler of Delaware Township.
The town and river are named for an . . . — — Map (db m93927) HM
Side A
(eagle logo)
(5 service medallions)
In gratitude to
all who’ve secured
our freedom
Side B
Peace
“lest we forget
those who served” — — Map (db m94063) WM
Front Side: Rawson and the Railroads
The original town plat of Rawson was filed on February 3, 1855, consisting of fifty-five lots in sections 13 and 14 of Union Township, Hancock County on the Frederick Keller and George J. Kelly . . . — — Map (db m67548) HM
The Village of Van Buren was laid out December 28, 1833, by John Trout and George Ensminger on the boundary of Portage and Cass Townships. It was comprised of 53 lots surrounding a public square, and was named in honor of Martin Van Buren, a . . . — — Map (db m29187) HM
7/8 mile west – site of
Fort Necessity
Erected in 1812 by Hull’s
army on its march north-
ward from Fort McArthur,
when incessant rains and
mud made further advance
impossible. — — Map (db m136824) HM
Fort Necessity. A short distance to the northeast a small stockade and blockhouse were built on June 22, 1812 by order of General William Hull for his nearly 2000 man army on its Detroit expedition during the War of 1812. Here mired in mud, . . . — — Map (db m242781) HM
Founded In 1834. Birthplace and home of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Winner William Haliday Williams, Company C, 82nd Volunteer Infantry.
Founded in 1834 by John W. Williams. A popular stop for travelers and truckers on the . . . — — Map (db m159684) HM WM
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