Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jefferson County, Ohio
Steubenville is the county seat for Jefferson County
Adjacent to Jefferson County, Ohio
Belmont County(72) ► Carroll County(25) ► Columbiana County(110) ► Harrison County(42) ► Brooke County, West Virginia(43) ► Hancock County, West Virginia(28) ► Ohio County, West Virginia(157) ►
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American Revolution
Andrew, John
Barnhouse, Christopher
Burget, Phillip
Calhoun, John
Calhoun, Thomas
Cole, Ezekiel
Davis, John
George, John C.
George, Robert
Glenn, James
Jackman, John
McComas, . . . — — Map (db m212169) WM
The three bronze, and 5 black granite plaques mounted in this memorial park contain the names of 1,813 local men and women who have selflessly and honorably served in the armed forces of the United States of America from 1776 to 2012. Valiantly, . . . — — Map (db m160617) WM
Side A
Born near Amsterdam. Forest was the youngest of four sons of Homer and Blanche Buchanan. By the age of 3, his burning desire for nature study was ignited following his older brother John through the local woods he called home. A . . . — — Map (db m208575) HM
The two guns flanking this memorial were German manufactured. These "MG 08's” were turned
out by the thousands for the German army for use in the killing fields of Europe with horrific effect
on legions of Allied infantry forces and . . . — — Map (db m160616) HM WM
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam as lasting tribute to living and dead who left to answer their country's call
Alexander Aldred
William Anisko
Dr. Z. F. Atwell
Moxie Barcatti
Konstanty Bojarski
John Boroski . . . — — Map (db m211840) WM
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam
as a lasting tribute to
living and dead who left to answer
their country's call
John Mullen
John Murphy
William Murphy
James Murphy
Louise Murphy
Frances Murphy
Fred . . . — — Map (db m211832) WM
Dedicated by the Village of Amsterdam
as a lasting tribute to
living and dead who left to answer
their country's call
Andrew Adamovich
Edward Adamovich
Sam Adamovich
Blaine Albaugh
Gladys Algeo
James Allensworth . . . — — Map (db m211837) WM
To honor those
from Bergholz and Community
who served their Country
in World War I and World War II
Korea
1950-1953
Vietnam
1961-1975
Persian Gulf
1991
Iraq Freedom
2003 — — Map (db m36333) WM
About 8 pm on the evening of July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and fewer than 500 Confederate raiders arrived at Nebo, now known as Bergholz, and set up camp throughout the village. Selecting the Herdman Taylor farm as his . . . — — Map (db m111197) HM
1871
To the Memory of the Fallen Soldiers of Ross Township
Jeff. Co. O. in the War of 1861 to 65
West face (front):
Thomas son of Robert & Martha George
2. Reg. O.V.I. Killed at Perryville Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
_____
Thos, Duke . . . — — Map (db m37491) HM
Side A
In 1871 Robert and Martha McLaughlin George, erected Monument In the memory of their son Thomas and other soldiers from Ross Township, Jefferson County, Ohio who died in service to the United States during the Civil War. All were . . . — — Map (db m163018) HM WM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 26, 1863: Burned a County bridge and proceeded northward via Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., . . . — — Map (db m37439) HM
The bronze tablet on this marker (#13) reads:
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 26, 1863: Burned a County bridge and proceeded northward via Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford . . . — — Map (db m37759) HM
On July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders headed north following the skirmish at the Two Ridges Church just outside Wintersville. The Union pursuers under Brigadier General James M. Shackelford were hard on . . . — — Map (db m111196) HM
By July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders knew that their pursuers were closing in. Major General Ambrose Burnside, directing the Union
pursuit from his Cincinnati headquarters, decided to change his . . . — — Map (db m173473) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops on July 25, 1863, passed Updegraff's Mills then located here; proceeded northward via "Dry Fork Valley" and Smithfield; pursued by Gen. James M. Shackleford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. . . . — — Map (db m37753) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Dry Fork Valley present site of Bradley and Smithfield, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford commanding 14th Ill. Cav., 1st Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m37147) HM
★ U.S.A. ★
The people of Dillonvale dedicate this tribute to the memory of the men who gave their lives and to all those who served their country that we may continue to live in our freedom
World War I
1917 . . . — — Map (db m196249) WM
Proudly dedicated to the members of our organization who died in the Armed Forces of our country.
World War II
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Roll of Honor
Delio Brandi
Aldo Persiani . . . — — Map (db m196252) WM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863; proceeded northward via Circle Green and Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m37758) HM
General John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops entered Jefferson County here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Short Creek Valley, Smithfield and other Villages, pursued, under orders of Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside, by Gen. James M. . . . — — Map (db m37146) HM
Born in Knoxville in 1840 and reared at a farm in New Somerset, William Pittenger mustered into the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under a 90-day enlistment, in 1861. He fought at the First Battle of Bull Run and was the war correspondent for the . . . — — Map (db m75887) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863; proceeded northward toward Salineville pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. Bat'y, . . . — — Map (db m37760) HM
"That this abomination must be abolished is as clear as the shining of the sun at noon-day." Benjamin Lundy, from the front page of the first issue of the Genius of Universal . . . — — Map (db m37047) HM
Benjamin Lundy Home. After witnessing the slave trade in Wheeling, Virginia, Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lundy (1789-1839) resolved to battle the institution, first organizing the Union Humane Society in St. Clairsville in 1815. In 1821, . . . — — Map (db m36345) HM
Building the Meetinghouse
Construction of the meetinghouse began in 1814. Jacob Ong served as both architect and builder, basing the Mount Pleasant structure on other Quaker meetinghouses in the United States.
This plain . . . — — Map (db m196264) HM
This historic house was the residence of abolitionist Benjamin Lundy, publisher of the antislavery paper, the Genius of Universal Emancipation. The Free Labor Store only sold goods produced by slave-free labor and is perhaps the last example in . . . — — Map (db m196278) HM
By 1816, Mount Pleasant had earned a reputation among fugitive slaves as a town where they would be welcomed in their quest for freedom. The Quakers who lived in the village helped Mount Pleasant become a center of antislavery activity. Many . . . — — Map (db m36344) HM
Mount Pleasant Today
Following its success in the early 1800s, Mount Pleasant was slowly bypassed as railroads, canals, and the National Road steered traffic away from the village. As a result, many buildings from Mount . . . — — Map (db m196268) HM
Mount Pleasant's Beginnings
Many Quakers stood in fierce opposition to slavery. When Congress passed an ordinance prohibiting slavery northwest of the Ohio River in 1787, Quakers throughout the country began a migration to this . . . — — Map (db m196258) HM
Quakers and Wars During the 1900s
The 1900s saw warfare and humanitarian atrocities around the globe. Quakers were caught in the middle. During World War I, thousands of American men, including Quakers, were drafted. Quakers do . . . — — Map (db m196276) HM
Erected by the grateful people of Mt. Pleasant in honor of those who served and died for their country in World Wars I and II
Died during time of war
Ezra Cattell
Dalio Brandy
Walter Dietrich
Donald Francy
Lloyd Frazier . . . — — Map (db m196256) WM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via McIntire and Cross Creek Valleys and Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. . . . — — Map (db m37752) HM
(Plaque missing; text from 1913 Steubenville Herald)
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward up Cross Creek valley, via Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford . . . — — Map (db m36217) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; burned a bridge of the Steubenville and Indiana R.R. proceeded northward via Ekey Church, "Dry Fork Valley" and Wintersville, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, . . . — — Map (db m36222) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 26, 1863: proceeded northward via Circle Green and Nebo (now Bergholz) pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m37757) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed through this village July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via New Alexandria, pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. . . . — — Map (db m36213) HM
By July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders
were being pursued by a large array of Union forces under Brigadier General James M.
Shackelford. This force included the 14th Illinois Cavalry, 1st Kentucky U.S. . . . — — Map (db m173476) HM
The Plymouth Meeting of Smithfield is considered one of the earliest Society of Friends (Quaker) congregations in Ohio. Jesse Carr, William and Sarah Carr's first born son, is noted in the Plymouth Meeting records as being born the "10th of 5th mo." . . . — — Map (db m75888) HM
Circa 1915
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1991
— — Map (db m156011) HM
Circa 1928
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1998
— — Map (db m156020) HM
Circa 1905
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1999
— — Map (db m156019) HM
Circa 1900
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1999
— — Map (db m156018) HM
Circa 1953
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1995
— — Map (db m156016) HM
Circa 1953
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1996
— — Map (db m156015) HM
Circa 1890
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1990
— — Map (db m156021) HM
circa 1953
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1993 — — Map (db m156009) HM
Abraham Lincoln and his family stopped in Steubenville on February 14, 1861 on their way to Lincoln's presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. Traveling by train, once in Steubenville he departed the depot to address a large crowd of Ohioans . . . — — Map (db m33905) HM
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland. He immigrated to Allegheny City Pennsylvania with his family when he was 13. While operating the telegraphs for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Carnegie perceived the . . . — — Map (db m62959) HM
This tower containing the original church bell cast in 1906 is dedicated to the pioneers and founding members of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church in Mingo Junction, Ohio on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the parish. — — Map (db m156025) HM
Federal Land Office. This log building was constructed in 1801 by David Hoge on the west side of Third Street. It served as his home and was the first Federal land office in that part of the Northwest Territory known as the Seven Ranges. In 1809 it . . . — — Map (db m33875) HM
In 1787, the construction of Fort Steuben was completed by Captain John Francis Hamtramck and soldiers of the 1st American Regiment, who were sent to the frontier by the United States government to remove illegal squatters and protect government . . . — — Map (db m33873) HM
Guy W. Jacobs
1888 - 1973
As a founding member of Steubenville Rotary, and as a renowned banker and industrialist, few have given so generously of his time and resources to his community, and none with greater caring and affection for its . . . — — Map (db m156007) HM
During World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
Gilbert Beynon
George Gabsella, Jr.
Claude W. Hinsley
Richard Blair
Lewis Shumway
Donald R. Gaffney
Thomas Moxley, Jr.
Harry B. Robinson
Joseph Zaboroski . . . — — Map (db m139941) WM
North-West Corner of
Fort Steuben
Erected 1786
————
Named in Honor of
Major General
Frederick William Augustus
Baron Von Steuben
Who rendered distinguished
service to the
United States Army
in the . . . — — Map (db m39755) HM
Lock and Dam 10, completed in 1915, was part of a slack-water navigation system built for the Ohio River. The site included a brick powerhouse and two lockkeeper houses. The lock and dam was replaced when Pike Island Dam was completed in 1965. The . . . — — Map (db m44147) HM
The Ohio Valley Steelworker Statue was cast at Centre Foundry and Machine Company in Wheeling, West Virginia and dedicated in 1989. Created by artist Dimitrios Akis, the statue honors the men and women who worked in area iron and steel industries . . . — — Map (db m139938) HM
Circa 1907
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1994
— — Map (db m156023) HM
Born in Steubenville in 1814, Edwin McMasters Stanton studied at Kenyon College and opened his law practice in Cadiz in 1836. The grandson of North Carolina slaveholders, Stanton opposed slavery. A successful railroad attorney and War Democrat at . . . — — Map (db m33906) HM
One of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, Dean Martin was born Dino Crocetti in Steubenville in 1917, the son of Italian immigrants. At age 16 he entered the steel mills and later boxed under the name of "Kid Crochet." He began his . . . — — Map (db m36342) HM
Edwin M. Stanton, native of Steubenville
Secretary of War
David Homer Bates, native of Steubenville
War Department Telegrapher
Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States
Commander in Chief — — Map (db m156004) HM
[Left Historical Marker]:
This Land Office was established by Congress
on May 10, 1800.
President John Adams appointed David Hoge
as Land and Title Registrar, which position
he held for forty years.
In 1801 Mr. Hoge bought the . . . — — Map (db m46886) HM
Tuskegee Airmen
Brothers from Steubenville, Ohio Jerome & John "Ellis" Edwards
The Red Tails
Tuskegee Airmen in WWII
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African American men and women, pilots and support personnel who fought with . . . — — Map (db m156014) HM WM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Main
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the USS Maine — — Map (db m37489) HM
Circa 1924
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Restored 1995
— — Map (db m156013) HM
Dedicated Veterans Day, November 11, 2007 by Amvet Post 275, Steubenville, Ohio through the patriotic donations of the citizens of the Tri-state area.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are . . . — — Map (db m156000) WM
To keep forever living the spirit of freedom for which they died we dedicate this memorial to our dead in all wars
In honor of the men and women of Jefferson County who sacrificed to preserve the liberty of mankind for all ages . . . — — Map (db m156002) WM
The Village of Stratton proudly dedicates this veterans memorial to the local men and women who have bravely served our nation in times of war and peace — — Map (db m156048) WM
To the honor and glory of
"Mr. Fullback" Clarke Hinkle
"The valiant warrior famed for fight"
Clarke Hinkle Field
Dedicated October 15, 1985
T.H.S. Class of 1927
Bucknell University 1928-1932 All American
College Football . . . — — Map (db m156044) HM
In late 1959, Jim joined the Toronto Lions Club and remained a member for nearly 59 years. He served most offices of Lionism at the local, district, and state levels. From 1980 to 1982 he served as International Director, and in 1990 was elected . . . — — Map (db m156031) HM
Side A:Soldiers and Sailors MonumentToronto's Soldiers and Sailors Monument was dedicated on November 11, 1919. At that dedication, artist Giuseppe Moretti said, "A memorial should be erected to a single purpose as a tribute to the . . . — — Map (db m44143) HM
Mayors are in order as they served
Several served more than one term
💎 Village Mayors 💎
J.H. Roberts Samuel B. Taylor John H. Paisley Andrew J. Stewart H.H. Smith E.E. Francy Charles E. Miller Joseph M. . . . — — Map (db m156036) HM
Erected by the citizens of Toronto and vicinity in honor of the men of this community who answered the call of their country in the World War — — Map (db m156040) WM
In gratitude to all who have served the cause of freedom and to the fallen patriots who paid the ultimate price
"Carved in stone forever as they are written in our hearts" — — Map (db m156041) WM
A Living War Memorial
This park is dedicated in everlasting memory of the men and women of Toronto who served their country in World War II
1941 - 1945
In honor of these men from Toronto who gave the last full measure of their . . . — — Map (db m156032) WM
Brass plaque:
The Bell located in the tower above was donated by
John D. Kilgore in 1887.
The following inscription is found on the bell:
May the Glory of This Latter House Be Greater Than Any Former.
Church Organized 1802.
12 . . . — — Map (db m122234) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Richmond pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th Mich. Bat'y, 86th Ohio Mounted . . . — — Map (db m35779) HM
Gen. John H. Morgan in command of Confederate Troops passed here “Two Ridges Church” July 25, 1863; proceeded northward via Richmond pursued by Gen. James M. Shackelford, commanding 14th Ill. Cav., First Ky. Cav., 9th Mich. Cav., 11th . . . — — Map (db m37754) HM
While en route to Wintersville on July 25, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders stopped at the farm of Mrs. John Hanna for a short nap and meal.
Working their way toward Wintersville through the area south of . . . — — Map (db m79816) HM
From near this place in 1774, all the family of Logan was lured across the Ohio River and massacred by Whites thus sending Logan and Ohio Indian nations on a path of war for vengeance now known to history as Cresap's War.
"Who Shall Mourn" — — Map (db m44144) HM
