On South Park Avenue south of Garrison Street, on the right when traveling south.
Joseph Bartlett House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1872 — — Map (db m195199) HM
On Rawson Avenue just north of Haynes Street, on the right when traveling north.
This log house was donated (2006) to the Sandusky County
Agricultural Society by Carol Bender of rural Fremont.
The house was last refurbished in 1984 by Mrs. Bender's son
Jeff. It stood on the Guyan Fenstermaker farm on Tiffin . . . — — Map (db m195191) HM
Near Rawson Avenue north of Haynes Street, on the right when traveling north.
This log house was donated (2006) to the Sandusky County Agricultural
Society by Carol Bender of rural Fremont.
This house was last refurbished in 1984 by Mrs. Bender's son Jeff. It stood on
the Guyan Fenstermaker farm on Tiffin road, . . . — — Map (db m195192) HM
On Rawson Avenue north of Haynes Street, on the right when traveling north.
This rare and unique log smoke house or
"smoker” measuring 17 feet in circumference
at it's base and weighing nearly a ton was
donated to the agricultural society by Mrs.
Giulia Pember of CR 49, Scott Twp.
Being the "second piece” of the . . . — — Map (db m195189) HM
On Hayes Avenue at Wilson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Hayes Avenue.
In honor of Maj. Gen’l. James B. McPherson, the highest in rank and command killed during the war and the veterans of Sandusky County in the War for the Union, 1861-1865. — — Map (db m87266) WM
On Hayes Avenue at South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Hayes Avenue.
In memory of
Seaman George B. Meek U. S. Navy
The first American killed in battle, and his comrades from Sandusky County who served in the campaign in Cuba, Porto Rico, Philippines, and China. — — Map (db m185137) WM
On Court Street east of Justice Street, on the right when traveling west.
British cannon from Commodore Barclay's fleet bombarded Major Croghan in Fort Stephenson August 1 and 2, 1813. General Proctor attempted to capture the fort by assault with his Wellington veterans assisted by Indians under Tecumseh. Major Croghan . . . — — Map (db m18285) HM
Near South Wayne Street south of Hayes Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"Your Servise Is Not Forgotten"
A
1. Albee William H. CW •
2. Anderson Stephen Mexican •
3. Anderson William Mexican •
4. Ash John W. CW
B
5. Beier Daniel CW •
6. Benton George W. CW •
7. Boyer John CW •
8. Brown . . . — — Map (db m219220) WM
On Hayes Avenue just west of South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
On this spot in 1790 Peggy Fleming, a white captive, was tied to a tree by her Cherokee Indian captors. Wyandot Indian Chief Tarhee "The Crane” led a successful rescue, saving Peggy Fleming from being burned to death. She was returned to her family . . . — — Map (db m185136) HM
On Canfield Street west of Tiffin Street, on the right when traveling west.
1918-1919 Rev. Walter S. Danielak •
1919-1922 Msgr. Francis S. Legowski •
1922-1925 Rev. Ladislaus Surowinski •
1925-1932 Rev. Walter J. Czarnecki, D. D. •
1932-1957 Rev. Edward A. Zulka •
1957-1968 Rev. Jerome P. Swiatecki • . . . — — Map (db m219087) HM
On North Front Street at Haynes Street, on the left when traveling north on North Front Street. Reported missing.
Site of camps during the
Pontiac Conspiracy
Here Bradstreet's British
expedition camped in 1764.
Also the farthest point
west reached by colonial
forces under command of
Israel Putnam.
— — Map (db m135756) HM
On South River Road, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spot an old footpath bypassed the lower rapids of the Sandusky River from midtown Fremont south to Tindall Bridge. Along this trail Indian portaged their canoes around swift rapids. This was the Old Sandusky-Scioto Trail, an ancient . . . — — Map (db m18189) HM
On Tiffin Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the service of
all men and women from
Sandusky County who were
a part of the armed forces
and especially to the memory
of those who made the supreme
sacrifice in the Second World War
Private Rodger W. Young, Company B
148th . . . — — Map (db m219094) HM WM
On Haynes Street at Rawson Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Haynes Street.
Here Bradstreet's British expedition camped in 1764. Also farthest point west reached by colonial forces under command of Col. Israel Putnam. These grounds purchased in 1870 by the Sandusky County Agricultural Society. — — Map (db m26322) HM
On Hayes Avenue at South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Hayes Avenue.
In memory of his comrades from Sandusky
County who gave their lives in the service
of their country in the War With Spain, The
Philippines, China, on the Mexican border
and in the World War 1917.
War With Spain 1898-99
Killed Over . . . — — Map (db m185139) WM
On Court Place at North Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Court Place.
Korea
John L. Smith 8-8-1950 •
Karl J. Streeter 3-14-1951 •
Richard L. Stout 3-23-1952 •
Joanne Beier 6-22-1952 •
Raymond E. Gibson 7-12-1952 •
Alfred O. Perry 10-5-1952 •
Paul K. Stail 3-25-1953 •
Charles H. Ball 5-10-1953 • . . . — — Map (db m195209) WM
On North Park Avenue north of Croghon Street, on the right when traveling north.
The dedication
of this
archway and monument
this 11th day
of November 2020
was made possible
through the
generosity
and support
of the residents
of Sandusky county.
In memory of
all victims of war
-The Sandusky County Veterans . . . — — Map (db m195215) WM
On North Park Avenue at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on North Park Avenue.
Remembering those who
have gone before us.
Honoring those who
currently serve.
Inspiring those who will…
Dedicated to all the men and women from Sandusky County
who served our country during peace time & war,
especially to those who . . . — — Map (db m195225) WM
On North Park Avenue at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on North Park Avenue.
This memorial highway is dedicated to the Vietnam Veterans of Sandusky County
who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War.
Orville D. Akers - 1/8/1966 •
Charles E Frederick - 1/31/1966 •
George G. Stoll - 11/5/1966 •
John . . . — — Map (db m221708) WM
On Croghan Street at North Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Croghan Street.
Dedicated to these men who gave their
lives in heroic sacrifice and forever
honoring the men and women of
Sandusky County
who served their country in
World War II
John Anderson •
Alfred H. Armborst •
Charles N. Auxter • . . . — — Map (db m221709) WM
On Buckland Ave. at Cleveland Ave., on the left when traveling north on Buckland Ave..
Roger's Colonial Rangers against the French, 1760.
Bradstreet's British army against Pontiac, 1764.
Butler's British Rangers against Crawford, 1782.
Proctor's British army against Ft. Stephenson, 1813.
Called, after the American invasion of . . . — — Map (db m18209) HM
On Cleveland Avenue at Buckland Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Cleveland Avenue.
Used by Indian and French hunters, explorers and war parties, from the St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes to the Ohio and the Mississippi, before the surrender
of Quebec and French sovereignty in Canada Junquindunda, the Indian neutral or free city, . . . — — Map (db m185140) HM
On Rawson Avenue at Haynes Street, on the right when traveling north on Rawson Avenue.
Joined the Fremont Police Dept. Jan. 22. 1949
Made Detective on Apr. 1, 1962 and Juvenile Officer
3rd recipient of the Liberty Bell Plaque in 1979
Book of Golden Deed Plaque in 1989
Child Safety Council 20 Yr. Award
Past President of F. . . . — — Map (db m195193) HM
On Memorial Parkway at McKinley Parkway, in the median on Memorial Parkway.
Soldiers Memorial Parkway
McKinley Memorial Parkway
Dedicated 1920
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of Interior
1991 — — Map (db m185210) HM
On Cleveland Avenue at McKinley Parkway on Cleveland Avenue.
In memory of our soldiers, sailors and Marines, who gave their lives in the service of their country. World War 1917, Mexican Border 1916, China Relief Expedition 1900, Philippine Insurrection 1899, War with Spain 1898. — — Map (db m91957) WM
On Memorial Parkway at Hayes Avenue, in the median on Memorial Parkway.
In memory of our soldiers sailors and marines, who gave their lives in the service of their country.
World War-1917 • Mexican Border-1916 • China Relief Expedition-1900 • Philippine Insurrection-1899 • War With Spain-1898 — — Map (db m185157) WM
On Memorial Parkway at Buckland Avenue, in the median on Memorial Parkway.
In memory of our soldiers sailors and marines, who gave their lives in the service of their country.
World War-1917 • Mexican Border-1916 • China Relief Expedition-1900 • Philippine Insurrection-1899 • War With Spain-1898 — — Map (db m185488) WM
On Croghan Street east of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
[North Side of Monument]
To him who hath
Borne the battle
And to his widow and his orphans.
Erected by the people of
Sandusky Co., 1885
————
[East Side of Monument]
Liberty and Union now . . . — — Map (db m41893) WM
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m59354) HM
On Hayes Avenue at Buckland Avenue on Hayes Avenue.
Spiegel Grove was purchased in 1845 by Rutherford B. Hayes’s uncle Sardis Birehard. He named it for the reflecting pools of water which collect after a rainfall. “Spiegel” is the German word for mirror.
Birehard completed the . . . — — Map (db m100714) HM
On Hayes Avenue at South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Hayes Avenue.
In memory of Edgar Thurston, killed in France, Corporal Co. K 147th Ind. 74th Brig. 37th Div. A.E.F. and his comrades from Sandusky County who served in France, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Siberia, Morocco, and America. World War 1914-1918 — — Map (db m185138) WM
On Hayes Avenue at Buckland Avenue on Hayes Avenue.
The twenty-five acre estate Spiegel Grove was the home of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, the 19th president of the United States. Spiegle Grove received its name from the German word "spiegel," meaning mirror, describing pools that collect beneath the . . . — — Map (db m59825) HM
On Hayes Avenue at Buckland Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hayes Avenue.
Northern Entrance Old Sandusky Scioto Trail Lake Erie to Ohio River connecting the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes with the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers The Harrison Trail War of 1812 Bird and Game Sanctuary — — Map (db m87262) HM
On Tiffin Street, on the right when traveling east.
To the
glory of God
and in
honor of those
from this parish who made the supreme sacrifice in Vietnam 1964 - 1975
St. Casimir's Church
Army Medic Chopper Pilot
CW2 Chester "Tony" Luc
Dust off 904
Eagle dust off
Born April 20, . . . — — Map (db m219086) WM
On Tiffin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Our Lady Of The
Immaculate
Conception
Pray For Them
To the glory of God and in honor
of those from this parish who made
the supreme sacrifice in World War II 1941 - 1945
St. Casimir's Church
Michael Zwir •
Walter Kotch •
Henry . . . — — Map (db m219085) WM
Near Cleveland Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Buckland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The millstones found throughout the landscaping are the original millstones from "The Hinkle-Claus Cutlery Company". They were located at the corner of Sandusky Ave. & E. State Street, Fremont. In 1890,
"The Hinkle-Claus Cutlery Company" was the . . . — — Map (db m185153) HM
On Siler Street north of Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling north.
On May 11, 1912 Sister Mary Bernardine McMullen and Sister Mary Anthony McMullen established a foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in the Diocese of Toledo at the invitation of Bishop Joseph Schrembs.
This property including the Sisters . . . — — Map (db m219090) HM
On East McGormley Road east of Buchanan Road (County Road 172), on the left when traveling east.
We dedicate this memorial to express our gratitude from the citizens of Ballville Township. In honor of the men and women who served in our armed forces to protect our freedoms. — — Map (db m219144) WM
On County Road 128, on the right when traveling south.
POW-MIA
You are not forgotten
Department of the Air Force
MCMXLVII
United States of America
Department of the Army
1775
United States of America
Department of the Navy
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United . . . — — Map (db m219077) WM
On Whittaker Drive (County Road 71) north of Yacht Club Drive (County Road 549), on the left when traveling north.
Site of James Whittaker Home, Ohio's first White settler, 1781. This 480 acre farm is the last undeveloped section of the Whittaker Reserve. In 1781 James Whittaker and Elizabeth Foulks, prisoners of the Wyandots, married in captivity and the . . . — — Map (db m219033) HM
On N. Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
PFC Robert L. Blair USA KC •
2nd LT William J. Bumgarner USA WWII •
PFC Clarence J. Burkett USA WWII •
PFC Carl R. Clymer USA WWII •
MAJ Warren T. Gurtis USA WWII •
2nd LT Laurel E. Gibson USA AC WWII •
PFC Rollie C. Harger USA WWII • . . . — — Map (db m187747) WM
