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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wood County, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Wood County, Ohio and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Wood County, OH (224) Hancock County, OH (113) Henry County, OH (106) Lucas County, OH (474) Ottawa County, OH (141) Putnam County, OH (77) Sandusky County, OH (234) Seneca County, OH (124)  WoodCounty(224) Wood County (224)  HancockCounty(113) Hancock County (113)  HenryCounty(106) Henry County (106)  LucasCounty(474) Lucas County (474)  OttawaCounty(141) Ottawa County (141)  PutnamCounty(77) Putnam County (77)  SanduskyCounty(234) Sandusky County (234)  SenecaCounty(124) Seneca County (124)
Bowling Green is the county seat for Wood County
Adjacent to Wood County, Ohio
      Hancock County (113)  
      Henry County (106)  
      Lucas County (474)  
      Ottawa County (141)  
      Putnam County (77)  
      Sandusky County (234)  
      Seneca County (124)  
 
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101 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Freedom Post 183 — Pemberville, Ohio 43450
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 105) at Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street.
Sixteen Flags stand straight and tall, In front of this Memorial Hall. They remind us of lives men and women did give, So that "Free From Tyranny,” we all might live. Sixteen Flags in gentle breezes wave, Sixteen lives that men and . . . Map (db m187639) WM
102 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Freedom Post 183 Vietnam Memorial
On E. Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
Kenneth KrukemeyerMap (db m187643) WM
103 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Freedom Post 183 WWI Memorial
On E. Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
Frances Hazel Peabody • Harold J. Detwiler • Carey B. Hoyman • Charles H. Brown • Clarence L. NiemanMap (db m187641) WM
104 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Freedom Post 183 WWII & Korea Memorial
On E. Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
WWII Wayne Sieving • Robert Driftmeyer • James Oberhausen • John Czirr • George Sherman • Wilmer Kern • Walter Kreinkamp • Melvin Grover • Leonard Siek Korea NoneMap (db m187642) WM
105 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Freedom Post No. 183 Memorial Grove
On E. Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
Lon Gossett • Herman McClean • Harley Menter • Winfield Muir • Harry Perry • Roy Spicer • Lester Mock • Robert Driftmeyer • George Sherman • James Oberhouse • Robert Forrester • Alfred Brunpng • Wayne Sieving • Fred Rahe • . . . Map (db m187644) WM
106 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — In Memory of Captain Elihu H. Mason
On Township Highway 263, 0.2 miles south of Alexander Road, on the left when traveling south.
In Memory of Captain Elihu H. Mason (1831-1896), second Medal of Honor winner, who is buried in this cemetery. In the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, Mr. Mason was on the celebrated Andrews Raid, April 12, 1862, when 18 union . . . Map (db m19086) HM
107 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — In Memory Of James Lloyd C. Henry
On Bierley Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of James Lloyd C. Henry Born Sept. 16. 1889 deceased Sept, 6, 1971 "Builder of Bridges" Served as county bridge engineer from July 1938 until Sept. 1971 truly a dedicated public servant and professional engineerMap (db m187649) HM
108 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Pemberville
On E. Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
Founded on the forks of the Portage River named for James PemberMap (db m187645) HM
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109 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Pemberville
On W. Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Founded on the forks of the Portage River named for James PemberMap (db m187755) HM
110 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — 12-87 — Pemberville Town Hall and Opera House
On Main Street at Front Street (Ohio Route 105), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Completed in 1892 at the height of the region's oil boom, the Pemberville Town Hall followed a late-1800s municipal trend to house many civic functions under one roof. The fire station, jail, and council chambers occupied the ground level, while . . . Map (db m29189) HM
111 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — Rodinghausen Point
On W. Front Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Front Street.
October 8, 2015 Celebrating the friendship of Pemberville, Ohio ans Rodinghausen, Germany. In the 1800's several families from the Rodinghausen area came to the Pemberville area to begin a new life. This memorial honors the family and friendship . . . Map (db m187647) HM
112 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — The 17th Flag
On E. Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
Over the years we have honored the 16 valiant persons we lost, not knowing a 17th had fallen. Fredrick Ivan Schauer Gave his life in Korea no longer unknown to us. June 1991Map (db m187640) WM
113 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — This Cross
On Cedar Street, on the right when traveling north.
This cross is constructed of beams from the original building of Bethlehem Lutheran Church built in 1862. It was erected on Maunday Thursday April 5, 2012.Map (db m187646) HM
114 Ohio, Wood County, Pemberville — 15-87 — William Henry Harrison's Encampment
Near South Bierley Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
During the War of 1812, Northwestern Army Commander General William Henry Harrison led troops through northwest Ohio on the way to Detroit and Ft. Malden in Michigan. After the decimation of General James Winchester's division at Frenchtown . . . Map (db m20429) HM
115 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 17-87 — 17th Infantry Regiment
On West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) north of Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
The 17th Infantry, created by Congress in 1812 and formed with personnel from western states, was the only Regular Army regiment in General James Winchester's column of the Army of the Northwest's campaign to regain Detroit. During the War of . . . Map (db m28203) HM
116 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 1861 — Saint Rose Catholic Church
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) just east of Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
History records that Jesuit missionaries from Quebec passed through this part of northwest Ohio as early as 1751. A priest from Tiffin, Ohio visited Perrysburg in 1839 and wrote that there was only one Catholic family living near Perrysburg. . . . Map (db m175273) HM
117 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 1889 — Saint Rose Catholic Church
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) just east of Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
The present church building is the second to serve the St. Rose Parish community. By the early. 1880's the first church building (located at what is now 80-84 Elm Street) had become inadequate for the growing St. Rose congregation. In 1885 the . . . Map (db m175274) HM
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118 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 577 Log House
Near East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling west.
This log house is possibly the oldest free standing wood home in Wood or Lucas County. A Toledo newspaper article in the 1930's said that a pioneer named Woolfert, built the cabin in 1803 or 1804. The Woolfert Cabin sat on the bluff overlooking . . . Map (db m227944) HM
119 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — A Special Thanks!
On East Indiana Street (Ohio Route 795) at East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling east on East Indiana Street.
On May 7-11, 1997 over 500 volunteers from Perrysburg and the surrounding communities came together to build the extraordinary playground you see before you without their drive and commitment, this dream would never have become a reality. In . . . Map (db m228285) HM
120 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — American Flag
On East Boundary Street (Ohio Route 795) at East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling east on East Boundary Street.
Official Disposal Policy On June 22, 1942, the Flag Code became Public Law 77-623, Chapter 435. This code states that "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a . . . Map (db m228287) HM
121 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 14-87 — Amos Spafford / Perrysburg
On West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) near Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
[Front Side of Marker]: "Amos Spafford" In 1810, early settlers here were Major Amos Spafford (1753-1818), his wife Olive (1756-1823), and their children Samuel, Aurora , Chloe (Mrs. Almon Gibbs), and Anna (Mrs. Richard Craw). In 1796, . . . Map (db m28274) HM
122 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 7-87 — Army Lodge No. 24 Free and Accepted Masons
On West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) 0.1 miles east of Fort Meigs Road.
[Front Side of Marker]: "Army Lodge No. 24 Free and Accepted Masons" Settlers and soldiers moving west brought with them familiar institutions such as the Masonic Lodge. Here at Camp Meigs, military officers were authorized by Ohio . . . Map (db m28346) HM
123 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Blockhouses — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at North Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Seven blockhouses were spaced irregularly along the stockade wall. These blockhouses were intended to function as defensive positions with at least one cannon on the first floor and a platoon of men armed with muskets and rifles stationed on the . . . Map (db m169767) HM
124 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Carriage Room (Bookcenter) / Machinery Room (Conference Room) / Cottage — Welcome 577 Foundation Where People Learn To Like The Land
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Carriage Room (Bookcenter) Once full of saddles, bridles, and horse carriages, this room is now filled with once-read books. The Once-Read Book Center is open daily and is operated by non-profit organizations. Through their volunteer . . . Map (db m185811) HM
125 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Ceramic Dome "Terra Vista" — By Artist Laurie Spencer
Near East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Laurie is from Tulsa, OK & has been a professional ceramic artist for over 25 years. Since 1994, she has been the ceramic teacher for the Holland Hall School in Tulsa. She holds a BFA & a MA from the University of Tulsa & has been an artist in . . . Map (db m185833) HM
126 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — C — Clay's Landing — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
On West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Holly Lane, on the right when traveling west on West River Road. Reported missing.
. . . Map (db m94017) HM
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127 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry — "We Have Met The Enemy And They Are Ours"
On Front Street (Ohio Route 65) at Louisiana Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
The original of this monument to Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813, was created in marble in 1860 by New York Sculptor William Walcutt for the City of Cleveland. When that City had the statues cast in bronze, . . . Map (db m29592) HM
128 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Did's Dig / Log Cabin / Honey Bee Hives
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Did's Dig Discover a 350 million year old past in the silica shale fossil rock pile. In your search you might find fossils of clams, sea lilies, corals, trilobites and bony fishes including sharks! Take your treasured find home! . . . Map (db m185832) HM
129 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Discipline — Fort Meigs
On West River Road (Ohio Route 65), on the right when traveling west.
Those guilty of misbehavior at Fort Meigs faced a variety of punishments. Although whipping was outlawed, soldiers could have their pay stopped, be forced to do extra duties around the camp, be chained in their tents, or be fed bread and . . . Map (db m169764) HM
130 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — First Siege — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Berkshire Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Scouting parties made up of Indians allied with the British kept the fort under close surveillance during the early spring of 1813. In late April, British forces commanded by Brig. Gen. Henry Proctor attacked Fort Meigs with an army made up . . . Map (db m169738) HM
131 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — First Siege — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at North Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Small groups of British scouts appeared opposite Fort Meigs on April 26, 1813. The main body of British troops arrived two days later. After constructing artillery batteries, General Procter opened the siege on May 1. Within Fort Meigs, the . . . Map (db m169771) HM
132 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Fort Meigs — 1813
On West Indiana Avenue (State Road 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south on West Indiana Avenue.
[Marker Front]: Fort Meigs 1813 [Marker Reverse]: In recognition of the services of the gallant men who defended their country on this spot.Map (db m19267) HM
133 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Fort Meigs / Construction
Near West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) near Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
Construction on Fort Meigs began in February 1813. Soldiers traveling to Fort Meigs passed through the Great Black Swamp, a nearly impenetrable morass 40 miles across and 120 miles wide south of the fort. The harsh winter weather and frontier . . . Map (db m42090) HM
134 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Fort Meigs / Introduction 1 — The War of 1812
Near West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) north of Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
Fort Meigs was built during the early days of the War of 1812. The United States began the conflict by declaring war against England in June 1812 to redress insults suffered on the high seas including the impressment of American sailors; to protect . . . Map (db m42062) HM
135 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Fort Meigs / Introduction 2 — Was in the West
Near West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) north of Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
While Easterners were more concerned with diplomatic issues relating to Europe, the war west of the Appalachian Mountains took on a different character. The war in the West was a continuation of a long series of Indian wars dating back to the 1750s. . . . Map (db m42064) HM
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136 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Fort Meigs / Introduction 3 — Early Defeats
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) north of Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
The war in the West had gone poorly for the United States. In August 1812, Gen. William Hull surrendered Detroit and his entire army to the British. On January 22, 1813, a second United States army led by James Winchester was defeated at French Town . . . Map (db m42067) HM
137 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Fort Meigs / Introduction 4 — To the Rapids
Near West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) north of Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
American soldiers commanded by William Henry Harrison had been following Winchester with supplies and garrison troops. After learning of the French Town defeat, they fell back to the Portage River in Ohio. On February 1, 1813, Harrison advanced to . . . Map (db m42068) HM
138 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — B — Fort Meigs Directional Marker — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
On West Front Street (U.S. 20) at Louisiana Avenue (Ohio Route 199), on the right when traveling west on West Front Street.
$50 Fine or 10 days imprison- ment or both for defacing this marker Ohio State General Code Section 12489Map (db m135814) HM
139 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 21-87 — Fort Meigs Union Cemetery
On West Indiana Avenue west of West Boundary Street.
The village of Perrysburg was founded in 1816 and Wood County in 1820. In 1822 the town established a village cemetery and located it on the southwest corner of West Indiana at Cherry Streets. By 1848 it was full and a new one was created on West . . . Map (db m67524) HM
140 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Gardens — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
Following the first siege, soldiers were allowed to supplement their daily ration by fishing in the river, foraging in the surrounding forest, and even gardening. Voices Of The Past General Owens June 15th, 1813 "At Seven . . . Map (db m169702) HM
141 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — General William Henry Harrison
On West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) near Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
General William Henry Harrison, commander of the Army of the West, selected this site in February 1813, and on it erected Fort Meigs as a defense against the military operations of the English, with whom the United States was then at war. On . . . Map (db m19271) HM
142 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On W. Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
The monument is in tribute to and honors families who lost one or more loved ones serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The first panel depicts their homeland Harford County and Havre de Grace Maryland of the United States of America. . . . Map (db m200270) WM
143 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — History Happened Here
On Louisiana Avenue at Front Street (Ohio Route 65) on Louisiana Avenue.
You are standing on "Corn Cob Hill" where corn was once shelled, weighed and and lowered in hopper cars into a grain elevator below, thence onto ships. Under the bridge to the left is the foot of the rapids where non-native settlement started in . . . Map (db m29448) HM
144 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — History Happens Here…
On Louisiana Avenue (U.S. 20) south of East Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
The block you are viewing today, the north- end of west 100 Louisiana Avenue, has had quite a varied past. Businesses have come and gone since 1823 and some of the most interesting are highlighted here. Note these photos are from different . . . Map (db m175364) HM
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145 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — History Happens Here…
On Louisiana Avenue (Ohio Route 199) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The block you are viewing today, the northend of 200 Louisiana Avenue, has had quite a varied past. Businesses have come and gone since 1823 and some of the most interesting are highlighted here. Note these photos are from different eras . . . Map (db m175415) HM
146 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — History Happens Here…
On Louisiana Avenue (Ohio Route 199) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The block you are viewing today, the south end of west 200 Louisiana Avenue, has had quite a varied past. Businesses have come and gone since 1823 and some of the most interesting are highlighted here. Note- these photos represent several . . . Map (db m175420) HM
147 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — History Happens Here…
On Louisiana Avenue (Ohio Route 199) just north of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north.
The block you are viewing today, the south-end of east 200 Louisiana Avenue, has had quite a varied past. Businesses have come and gone since 1823 and some of the most interesting are highlighted here. Note these photos are from different eras . . . Map (db m175421) HM
148 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Hosta Shade Gardens / Bird Blinds
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hosta Shade Gardens Planted by Black Swamp Hosta and Daylily Society, in 2005, these gardens were designated officially as an organic American Hosta Society National Display Garden. There are over 250 correctly identified hosta . . . Map (db m185829) HM
149 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — In Memory Of Michael Hayes, Timothy Hayes, Thomas Hayes
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
For their early and long preservation of these historic grounds, made sacred by the burial here of soldier heroes who died in defense of American liberty.Map (db m169670) HM WM
150 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Interior Earthworks — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) near North Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west.
Traverses, or large mounds of earth thrown up throughout the interior of the fort, were originally 14 feet high and 20 feet wide at their base. These earthworks were designed to protect the defenders from incoming artillery fired from . . . Map (db m169739) HM
151 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 42-48 — Islamic Center of Greater Toledo
On Scheider Road, 0.6 miles north of Roachton Road, on the left when traveling north.
The first Muslim immigrants arrived in the 1900s from Syria and Lebanon. They established the Syrian American Muslim Society in the late 1930s. In 1954, the first Islamic Center was built on East Bancroft Street. By the late 60s and early 70s, the . . . Map (db m180818) HM
152 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Kentucky Soldiers Monument
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
This monument is dedicated in honor of the brave men from Kentucky who served at Fort Meigs during the War of 1812 and in memory of those Kentuckian s killed and missing in action on May 5th 1813 during the first siege. It rarely . . . Map (db m200359) WM
153 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Lieut. John McCullough & Lieut. Robert Walker
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at North Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m169768) HM
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154 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Major Amos Stoddard — 1762 - 1813
Near West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling south.
Wounded May 1, 1813, on the opening day of the siege of Fort Meigs. Died May 11 of tetanus; buried May 12 in front of the "Grand Battery" on the spot where he received the wound that caused his death. A native of Connecticut, Major Stoddard . . . Map (db m29423) HM
155 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Manabigama Wood Kiln / Compost Corner
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the left when traveling east.
Manabigama Wood Kiln Constructed in 2010 by pottery students. Manabigama means beautiful learning kiln in Japanese. Wood fired pottery is an ancient style of firing. The kiln is available to The 577 Foundation pottery students, . . . Map (db m185831) HM
156 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Maumee Rapids — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at North Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west.
Fort Meigs overlooks the rapids of the Maumee River. By controlling this point, the American army could deny the British access to the rivers, control military roads A south of the fort, and defend Ohio against a Canadian . . . Map (db m169766) HM
157 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Memorial Garden — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
This garden sits near one of three unmarked cemeteries at Fort Meigs used during the War of 1812. We hope that the garden's quiet and solitude invite you to reflect on the lives and sacrifices of the honored heroes here interred, and upon the . . . Map (db m169669) HM
158 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Miniature of FDNY's Spet. 11th Memorial
On West Indiana Avenue at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west on West Indiana Avenue.
Miniature of FDNY's Sept 11th memorial donated to Perrysburg by the Witeler Shank Funeral Home FirefightersMap (db m186492) WM
159 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 3-87 — Old Wood County Jail — 1847-1870
On West Indiana Avenue east of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1847, during the Presidency of Polk, when Perrysburg was the County Seat, and used as the Jail and Infirmary until 1870. Continued to serve as the Perrysburg Jail until 1899, sold by the town in 1918. Acquired and restored by Mr. and Mrs. . . . Map (db m67525) HM
160 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Pennsylvania Soldiers Monument
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) 0.1 miles east of Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
Top Erected to the memory of the soldiers of Pennsylvania who fell at Fort Meigs 1813 Side 1 Pennsylvania commands taking part in the conflict at Fort Meigs in 1813 Independent Battalion Major John B. Alexander . . . Map (db m169781) WM
161 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Perrysburg
On Fremont Pike (U.S. 23) 0.1 miles north of Helen Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Fort Meigs. Built 1813 by General William Henry Harrison.Map (db m173551) HM
162 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Perrysburg — Corporation Limit Marker
On E. Front Street (Ohio Route 65), on the left when traveling east.
Site of Fort Meigs built 1813 by General William Henry HarrisonMap (db m175316) HM
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163 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Perrysburg
On McCutchenville Road (Ohio Route 199) 0.3 miles north of Carronade Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Fort Meigs built 1813 by General William Henry HarrisonMap (db m186491) HM
164 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Perrysburg
On Maumee Western Reserve Road (U.S. 20) 0.2 miles west of West Boundary Street (Ohio Route 65), on the right when traveling west.
Site of Fort Meigs. Built 1813 by General William Henry Harrison.Map (db m195384) HM
165 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 20-87 — Perrysburg / Perrysburg Plat Map
On West Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of Louisiana Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
[West Side of Marker] : "Perrysburg" Following the War of 1812, settlers reestablished the 1810 Maumee River town, Port Miami of Lake Erie, on the land below the deserted Fort Meigs. The inhabitants nicknamed the new town "Orleans of . . . Map (db m29579) HM
166 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Perrysburg Veterans Memorial
On West Front Street (U.S. 20) at Louisiana Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Front Street.
WWI Millard Davenport • Merlin Hufford • Frederick Yeager WW II Rolland Ashley • Olie Coger Jr. • Robert Conn • John Cornelius • Charles Cranker • Franklin Finch • Delmar Harmon • Fredrick Kurfis • George . . . Map (db m173576) WM
167 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Perrysburg World War Memorial
On West Front Street (U.S. 20) at Louisiana Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Front Street.
In memory of the men of Perrysburg and vicinity who answered the call of their country in The World War Adamson Floyd • Alwood Robert • Alwood William • Ames Cloys • Amon Eugene • Amon Paul • Bauman Raymond • Bayer Raymond • . . . Map (db m173572) WM
168 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Retirement Box
On East Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 795) at East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling east on East Indiana Avenue.

Troop 110 and the Eagle Scout Project Troop 110 began as the first Boy Scout unit in Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1921. The troop, in cooperation with multiple city officials and religious institutions, has maintained a high profile of public . . . Map (db m228289) HM
169 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Second Fort — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
In August 1813, General Harrison began to prepare the army for the invasion of Canada. Harrison ordered the large fort destroyed and replaced by a small stockade approximately 50 yards square and surrounded by a steep-sided ditch six feet deep . . . Map (db m169776) HM
170 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
On West Front Street (U.S. 20) at Louisiana Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Front Street.
A tribute to the soldiers and sailors of Perrysburg TownshipMap (db m173680) WM
171 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Stockade — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
Militia companies from Ohio and Kentucky would have been responsible for protecting this portion of the stockade. All the ground outside the wall would have been cleared of trees and brush. Attackers who left the protection of the treeline . . . Map (db m169701) HM
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172 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Dairy (Bee Room) / Cow Barn (Pottery Barn) / Solar Thermal Panels — Welcome 577 Foundation Where People Learn To Like The Land
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Dairy (Bee Room) A dairy farmer once lived here! Remodeled in 2001, this room has information on bees, birds, rocks, trees, and picture collages of Virginia Secor Stranahan. Check out the indoor Honey Bee hive! Watch as the bees . . . Map (db m185810) HM
173 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Geodesic Biodome
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling west.
What Is A BioDome: The Biodome is a solar heated geodesic dome greenhouse. Designed to reduce fossil fuel use and promote local food production. It contains a variety of systems designed to regulate the climate inside the dome and recycle . . . Map (db m185835) HM
174 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Grand Battery — Fort Meigs
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at North Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Fort Meigs employed five artillery batteries during the first siege and added a sixth along the fort's west wall shortly after the battle ended. The Grand Battery was the largest artillery battery at Fort Meigs. Voices From The . . . Map (db m169774) HM
175 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Indian Wars — 1790–1795
Near Rapids Road near U.S. 20.
When American Pioneers attempted to settle the area north and west of the Ohio River, following the Ordinance of 1787,the Indians aided by the British in Canada, fought valiantly and fiercely for their homes in the Ohio Country. It required the . . . Map (db m996) HM
176 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — 13-87 — The Maumee and Western Reserve Road / Turnpike Milestones — Ohio Historical Marker
On Sandusky Street (U.S. 20) at Hickory Street, on the right when traveling west on Sandusky Street.
[Front Side]: "The Maumee and Western Reserve Road" Sandusky Street (U.S. Highway 20) is the former Maumee and Western Reserve Turnpike. Native American tribes northwest of the Ohio River ceded the right of way for this 46-mile road . . . Map (db m21930) HM
177 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Simmons House
On Fremont Pike (U.S. 20) at Simmons Road, on the right when traveling west on Fremont Pike.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m186490) HM
178 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Way We Were…
On Louisiana Avenue (U.S. 20) south of West Front Street, on the left when traveling north.
The block you are viewing today has had quite a varied past. Businesses have come and gone since 1823 and some of the most interesting are highlighted here. Note these photos are from different eras in the history of Perrysburg, Ohio. The . . . Map (db m175363) HM
179 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Way We Were…
On Louisiana Avenue (U.S. 20) just north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The block you are viewing today, the southern end of the west 100 block, has had quite a varied past. Businesses have come and gone since the early 1830s and some of the most interesting are highlighted here. Note these photos are from . . . Map (db m175365) HM
180 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Way We Were…
On Louisiana Avenue (U.S. 20) just south of West Front Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north.
Statue of Commodore Perry The statues of the 1812 naval war hero, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, and the midshipmen seulpted by William Walcutt were commissioned by the City of Cleveland in 1860. They were taken down in 1929, donated to . . . Map (db m175413) HM
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181 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — The Way We Were…
On Louisiana Avenue (Ohio Route 199) just south of West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
The block you are viewing today, the north- end of east 200 Louisiana Avenue, has had quite a varied past. Businesses have come andgone since 1823 and some of the most interesting are highlighted here. Note these photos are from different . . . Map (db m175416) HM
182 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — A125 — to Brady's Island / to Fort Miami — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail — Harrison's March
On Fremont Pike (U.S. 20) east of Thompson Road, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Ohio's Revolutionary Memorial Trail Text on West Side : Harrison's March • 1813 - - - - - 28 Miles to Brady's Island Text on East Side : Harrison's March • 1813 - - - - . . . Map (db m93477) HM
183 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — A122 — to Dudley's Massacre / to Portage Stockade — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail — Harrison-Hull-Tupper Marches
On Dixie Highway (Ohio Route 25) at Ovitt Road (County Route 104), on the left when traveling north on Dixie Highway. Reported missing.
Ohio's Revolutionary Memorial Trail Text on South Side : Harrison-Hull-Tupper 1812 • Marches • 1813 - - - - - 6 Miles to Dudley's Massacre Text on North Side : . . . Map (db m93456) HM
184 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — A123 — to Fort Meigs / to Fort Meigs — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail — Harrison-Hull-Tupper Marches
On West Boundary Street (Ohio Route 25) near West Front Street (Ohio Route 65), on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Ohio's Revolutionary Memorial Trail Text on South Side : Harrison-Hull-Tupper 1812 • Marches • 1813 - - - - - ½ Mile to Fort Meigs <———— Text on North . . . Map (db m93521) HM
185 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — A124 — to Fort Stephenson / to Fort Meigs — Ohio's Revolutionary Memorial Trail — Harrison's March 1813
On West Front Street (Ohio Route 65) at West Boundary Street (Ohio Route 25), on the right when traveling west on West Front Street. Reported missing.
Ohio's Revolutionary Memorial Trail Text on East Side : Harrison's March - 1813 - - - - - ½ Mile to Fort Meigs Text on West Side : Harrison's March - 1813 - - - - - . . . Map (db m76976) HM
186 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Veterans Memorial — American Legion, Perrysburg Post No. 28
On West Indiana Avenue (Ohio Route 65) 0.1 miles west of West Boundary Street (Ohio Route 25), on the right when traveling east.
An honor guard of trees, an everstanding vigil, to the veterans here resting World War I Korea Vietnam World War II Map (db m169920) WM
187 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Virginia Soldiers Who Died At Fort Meigs Or In Ohio During the War of 1812
Near West River Road (Ohio Route 65) at Fort Meigs Road, on the right when traveling west.
Virginia Brigade under the command of Brig. Gen. Joel Leftwich James Adare • John Anderson • Stephen Archer • George Arnold • Isaac Bockover • Jacob Brewer • Patrick Burk • William Carder • Richard Carson • John Clutter • . . . Map (db m169667) WM
188 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Virginia's Garden / The 577 Foundation House House — Welcome 577 Foundation Where People Learn To Like The Land
On East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of East Boundary Street, on the left when traveling east.
Virginia's Garden The interactive garden, developed for children, was designed in 2002 by two staff members from Northern California. "A space that fosters a natural occurring educational process within the ever-curious child” - no . . . Map (db m185812) HM
189 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Woodlands Park
On East Boundary Street (Ohio Route 795) at East Boundary Street, on the right when traveling east on East Boundary Street.
Dedicated September 1, 1980 the land for this park was generously donated to the city of Perrysburg by The Knight & Stranahan FamiliesMap (db m228286) HM
190 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — World War I Veterans' Memorial
On West Front Street (U.S. 20) at Louisiana Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Front Street.
On April 6, 1919, the New Century Club planted three oak trees at Hood Park in memory of the three Perrysburg men who lost their lives in the Great War, now known as World War I. These veterans were Millard Davenport, Frederick Yeager, and . . . Map (db m173579) HM
191 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township — Al Rava
Near Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
These courts are dedicated to the lifetime commitment of Al Rava to the sport of tennis and its participants. Throughout his life Mr. Rava not only coached and played tennis but advocated for the advancement of the sport throughout the community, . . . Map (db m228177) HM
192 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township — First Union School House
Near East South Boundary Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jan'y. 1, 1849 First Union School House dedicated. May 23, 1894 - Destroyed by fire. Rebuilt and dedicated 1895.Map (db m229085) HM
193 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township — Girls Soccer 2012 / Girls Cross Country 2021
Near East South Boundary Street east of Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east.
Girls Soccer 2012 23-0-0 Aug 22 Clay (Oregon) Home W 10-0 Aug 25 New Albany Away W 5-0 Aug 29 Springfield (Holland) Home W 9-0 Sep 5 Northview (Sylvania) Away W 6-1 Sep 8 Lincoln (Gahanna) Away W 4-2 Sep 10 Notre Dame Academy Home W 4-0 . . . Map (db m229555) HM
194 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township — Perrysburg Memorial Swimming Pool
On Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of those of this community who died in the service of their country in World War II Dedicated July 15, 1950 Map (db m228176) WM
195 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township — The Silver Lining House
On East 2nd Street at Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east on East 2nd Street.
"Silver Lining" is about being open to new possibilities when life appears to throw you an insurmountable challenge. Our twins' premature birth and loss of our son brought us back to Northwest Ohio, enabling new memories with our family, building a . . . Map (db m228209) HM
196 Ohio, Wood County, Portage — Enright Park Veterans Memorial
On S. Dixie Highway, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of our veterans. May we never forget the sacrifices for our freedomMap (db m187651) WM
197 Ohio, Wood County, Portage — Portage Cemetery Veterans Memorial
On County Home Road, on the right when traveling south.
Erected 1937 In memory of our Portage Soldiers & Sailors In wars of 1812-15 • 1861-65 • 1846-48 • 1898-02 • 1917-18Map (db m187754) WM
198 Ohio, Wood County, Portage — C — Portage Stockade — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
On Dixie Highway South (Ohio Route 25) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
. . . Map (db m37849) HM
199 Ohio, Wood County, Portage — WWII Honor Roll Portage Corp & Rural Rte
On West Walnut Street at Knaggs Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Walnut Street.
Abke, Dave • Adams, Paul • Allen, Harry L. • Allen, James L. • Allen, Darryl • Allen, Robert G. • Amos, Ned • Atkins, Robert • Barnett, Carl • Bloomfield, Donald • Bloomfield, Kenneth • Brockbrader, Donald • Brisbane, . . . Map (db m187885) WM
200 Ohio, Wood County, Risingsun — Risingsun Veterans Memorial
On Main Street just east of Vine Street, on the right when traveling west.
American Legion Post #36, Risingsun To honor all those who served Civil War - World War I - World War II Korea - Vietnam - IraqMap (db m199198) WM

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