(Side One)
Here Lies Robert Nesbitt
This is the grave site of Robert Nesbitt, an immigrant from Convoy, Ireland who named Convoy, Ohio after his home town. In 2010, the Convoy Community Foundation, Convoy Lions Club, Convoy . . . — — Map (db m69040) HM
"The Man Who Named Convoy, Ohio"
Robert Nesbitt was born in Convoy of Donegal Ireland in December of 1810. Nesbitt emigrated to the United States and moved to Van Wert County in the late 1830's. In 1939, Nesbit(t) purchased 120 acres . . . — — Map (db m69041) HM
A farm boy with a tenth grade education, Leslie Peltier, born near Delphos in 1900, achieved fame as one of the most famous astronomers of the twentieth century. In 1916, he raised $18 dollars by picking 900 quarts of strawberries on his father's . . . — — Map (db m117710) HM
Here stands the first county library in the United States. Given to the people of Van Wert County, by
John Sanford Brumback
In recognition of his gift, this memorial was erected by the Kiwanis Club of Van Wert. — — Map (db m12477) HM
Built in 1894 at a cost of $575, this bridge spanned Town Creek at Hoghe Road (Township Road 82) for 100 years. The Van Wert County Commissioners approved the bridge's construction in response to requests from the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw . . . — — Map (db m12201) HM
One of Ohio's greatest manhunts ended here on the morning of July 23, 1948. Robert M. Daniels and John C. West, parolees from the state prison in Mansfield, had gone on a killing spree that left six people dead. Driving west on U.S. Route 224 in a . . . — — Map (db m69043) HM
When local banker and businessman John Sanford Brumback left a large bequest to Van Wert County for the purpose of establishing a countywide library in 1897, such institutions did not yet exist, and Ohio had no legal provision for a tax-supported . . . — — Map (db m12426) HM
Carl G. Fisher Father of the Lincoln HighwayCarl G. Fisher was an American entrepreneur and tireless promoter of the automotive, auto racing, and real estate development industries. An Indiana native and bicycle enthusiast, he became involved . . . — — Map (db m155409) HM
Gazebo History
The Band Stand (Gazebo) was built in 1875 on the Court House lawn. It was moved in 1891 to Third Ward Park by George Marsh, and then to the County Fair Grounds in the early 1900's. The Trustees moved it to its current . . . — — Map (db m12741) HM
The howitzer was used by the
U.S. Army during WW II. It was
issued to Airborne Units and
Cannon Companies of Infantry
Regiments. Range 7 miles. — — Map (db m94995) WM
[South Side of Marker] : "Anthony Wayne's March Across Van Wert County"
To the right is the route taken by the U.S. Legion under Major General Anthony Wayne as it marched across what would become Van Wert County. The army of 2,800 men . . . — — Map (db m29614) HM
An Altar of Peace
In memory of and in tribute to
the members of this community
who so nobly served our nation
in her several wars
May God grant
that their service and devotion
shall not have been in vain
and that the liberty . . . — — Map (db m95001) WM
Site of Indian Reservation granted to John Bapt. Richardville
Chief Miami Nation
By St. Marys Treaty of October 6th 1818
1200 Acres — — Map (db m90941) HM
Founded by Capt. James Riley, 1821
Named for William Willshire
Original county seat of
Van Wert County
Post Office established 1823
First church organized 1829
Original public school building
erected in this park 1848
Railroad built . . . — — Map (db m44064) HM
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