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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fayette County, Ohio
Adjacent to Fayette County, Ohio
▶ Clinton County (38) ▶ Greene County (91) ▶ Highland County (19) ▶ Madison County (24) ▶ Pickaway County (31) ▶ Ross County (43)
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Recognized by many as “one of the most active communities in Southwestern Ohio, the Bloomingburg area was a significant link in the Underground Railroad. As many as twelve to sixteen escaped slaves were said to have been passed . . . — — Map (db m121781) HM |
| | The Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church and cemetery was established in the northwest corner of the current cemetery grounds on March 7, 1818. Several years later it became a center for anti-slavery activity. The Reverend William Dickey, who presided . . . — — Map (db m27821) HM |
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This flag pole dedicated
November 11, 1940 by Mayor
William Wrobbel honoring
his father John Wrobbel
recipient of the
Distinguished Service Cross &
veteran of the Spanish-
American War & World War I — — Map (db m121969) WM |
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The sacrifice of the few
insured the freedom of many
A grateful community
remembers those who served
in the Armed Forces of
the United States during
time of war and peace, whose
courage and personal sacrifices
defended and . . . — — Map (db m121968) WM |
| | Erected
in honor of
Soldiers
of All Wars
Humbly We Praise — — Map (db m27935) HM |
| | Side A The Good Hope Cemetery is the final resting place for veterans of many of America's wars, including David Jones. Jones earned the Medal of Honor as a member of Company I of the 54th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army. . . . — — Map (db m106292) HM |
| | Lest We Forget
in sacred memory
of those who served
in defense of their
country — — Map (db m106295) WM |
| | In honor of Wilbur J. Garmhausen
Chief Landscape Architect, Ohio Dept. of Highways 1949-1972, Division Landscape Architect 1935-1949. Developer of Ohio Rest Areas, speaker, author, coordinator of Ohio Short Course on Roadside Development for 31 . . . — — Map (db m133016) HM |
| | [Names not listed] — — Map (db m155834) WM |
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Captured by American Forces
World War 1917 - 1918
Commemorating the Allied Victory — — Map (db m60838) HM |
| | Honoring those who served
during the Rebellion of 1861-1865
It is believed that this statue
was placed in this cemetery
between 1905 and 1913.
Following a partial
restoration in 1995 by Irene
Grim Looker, National
President of the . . . — — Map (db m27941) HM |
| | Fayette County Court House Opened on May 1, 1885, this is the third Fayette County Court House building. Ohio artist Archibald Willard, who is best known for the patriotic painting, "The Spirit of '76," was commissioned by the firm Cooks . . . — — Map (db m106289) HM |
| | In Loving Memory
World War II
James R. Agnew Presley W. Ault James D. Barton Raymond P. Bauer Dwight E. Beatty Robert E. Binegar James W. Brandt Curtis L. Brown Victor A. Brown Robert J. Burnett Isaac L. Butcher Ralph . . . — — Map (db m27975) WM |
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Dedicated with ceremonies
May 27th 1919.
To the brave boys of Fayette County
who served in the World War
Erected to
those from Fayette County
who served their country
in the World War
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1927
[Includes an . . . — — Map (db m27938) WM |
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Granville T. Woods was a pivotal African American inventor during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Woods invention of a telegraph device enabled railway companies to know the location of each of their trains. This new technology greatly . . . — — Map (db m155940) HM |
| | One of Ohio's most influential politicians in the early 20th century, Washington Court House native Harry Daugherty (1860-1941) was widely known as a "President-maker" and served instrumental roles in President Warren G. Harding's administration, . . . — — Map (db m27820) HM |
| | Originally constructed in 1883 by the
Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton,
Ohio, this 103 foot single span Pratt
Truss was listed on the National Register
of Historic Places in 1990. The structure
was rehabilitated, painted, and placed . . . — — Map (db m121783) HM |
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Built by Morris Sharp in 1875 -
is on
The National Register
of Historic Places
of the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m60842) HM |
| | Washington Court House was founded in 1810 by American Revolutionary War veterans from the state of Virginia. They also established Washington Cemetery in 1810 and located it in what was originally the southern part of the town. With the coming of . . . — — Map (db m27828) HM |
| | In 1884 the Ohio General Assembly authorized “the burial of the body of any honorably discharged ex-union soldier, sailor or marine of this state who shall hereafter die without leaving means sufficient to defray funeral expenses.” . . . — — Map (db m158055) HM |
| | Irish railroad workers founded the Catholic community in Washington Court House in the 1850s, with the first Mass being held in a local shanty in 1852. In 1871, Father John B. O'Donoghue purchased three and 5/8 acres of land adjoining Washington . . . — — Map (db m27834) HM |
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The Judy Memorial Chapel
built 1905
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m27964) HM |
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Erected by the people of this community in commemoration of all those who served their country during our first two centuries..... — — Map (db m60841) HM |
| | Dedicated Dec. 6, 1999
[Flagpole] Presented by
Fayette County Chapter 89
Disabled American Veterans
to honor all veterans
1992
City of Washington
Towne Centre Park
1992 — — Map (db m27967) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m27937) HM |
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Settled by
Virginia Veterans
of the American Revolution — — Map (db m60853) HM |
| | Settled by Virginia veterans of the American Revolution — — Map (db m155939) HM |
| | In memory
of
The Veterans
of
The World War
1917 - 1918
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1934 — — Map (db m27966) WM |
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