On Indian Drive at Mound Circle, in the median on Indian Drive.
This Adena Mound is the second largest
conical mound in Ohio. These large conical
mounds are believed to be Adena while the
many small or effigy mounds are Hopewell,
a later culture.
This mound is the property of the Village
of Enon. . . . — — Map (db m100536) HM
On Mound Circle at Indian Drive, in the median on Mound Circle.
First settlers in the area were the Adena Native Americans, known for their mounds like the one in Enon, Ohio. Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient cultures developed earthworks, circa 52 BC to 1500 AD. These three nations were located in much of the . . . — — Map (db m175284) HM
Near Dayton- Springfield Road (County Route 333) at Winding Dr..
This memorial is dedicated
by the Enon Community
Historical Society May 2016
to preserve the history of
one of the first Civil War
Memorials placed east of
the Mississippi. The citizens
of Mad River Township
donated and dedicated . . . — — Map (db m110399) WM
On Spangler Road at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Spangler Road.
Benjamin Garver Lamme
Born January 12, 1864 on a farm on Lower Valley Pike, Bethel Township. Died July 8, 1924 Pittsburgh, PA.
Lamme joined the Westinghouse Electric Company in 1880, where he helped develop the Niagara Falls power system. . . . — — Map (db m175277) HM
On Spangler Road at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Spangler Road.
The Powerhouse at Medway
In 1899 the Dayton, Springfield & Urbana Railway began construction of a new powerhouse. The existing millrace supplied the water for a steam generation system for direct current electricity, and the plant was . . . — — Map (db m175278) HM
On West National Road (U.S. 40) 0.2 miles east of Lammes Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Olive Branch High School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 by the United States Department Of The Interior — — Map (db m221943) HM
On Troy Road (Ohio Route 41) 0.2 miles west of Dialton Road, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those who served God and Country.
[Post 4358 Veterans Panel on Memorial]:
Post 4358
Gerald Armstrong
George Armstrong
Harry Baker
James Baker
Robert Donnelly
Glen Fuller
Robert Fuller . . . — — Map (db m13905) HM
On Troy Road (Ohio Route 41) at Donnel's Creek, on the right when traveling west on Troy Road.
[Marker Front]:
Asa Bushnell, former Governor of Ohio, encouraged by the light grade of the land, decided to establish the Springfield, Troy, and Piqua Railway (ST&P) in July 1904. The interurban traction line utilized sixty-pound rail and . . . — — Map (db m13890) HM
On South Chillicothe Street at West Jamestown Road, on the right when traveling south on South Chillicothe Street.
George Washington Luckey owned the north half section of this building and operated a drugstore here from sometime before 1896 until 1903. the original wall sign above was painted 123 years ago. In 2025 the wall sign was restored by local sign . . . — — Map (db m309237) HM
On South Chillicothe Street just north of West Jamestown Street, on the right when traveling south.
South Charleston Historic District has been placed on The National Register of Historic Places in 1978 by The United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m308542) HM
On South Church Street at Woodward Street, on the right when traveling north on South Church Street.
In honor of all past and present US service men and women. We thank you.
"It is the soldier, not the minister
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the soldier, not the reporter
who has given us freedom of the . . . — — Map (db m309238) WM
On South Chillicothe Street at West Jamestown Road, on the right when traveling south on South Chillicothe Street.
South Charleston, Ohio was founded in 1815.
This is one of many historic structures built in South Charleston from the mid to late 1800's. Over the years many shops, including a butcher shop, operated in this building. The north half section . . . — — Map (db m309236) HM
On McConkey Road (County Route 369), on the left when traveling south.
We sincerely thank the Pleasant Township Veterans
past, present and future for their courage
and devotion to duty and immeasurable sacrifice — — Map (db m92542) WM
On Jones Road (County Route 367) at Vernon-Asbury Rd (County Route 358), on the left when traveling east on Jones Road.
(Eagle logo)
Veterans Monument
We sincerely thank
all the veterans
past, present & future
for their courage and
devotion to duty &
immeasurable sacrifice. — — Map (db m86722) WM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40) at Buena Vista road (County Route 92), on the right when traveling west on Old National Road.
Built in 1836, the Buena Vista Tavern operated as an inn from 1849 to
1856, when it became a private residence. In 1930, it returned to
public life as a tourist camp with cabins or cottages located behind the
old inn. The Buena Vista Tavern is . . . — — Map (db m86729) HM
Near Croft Road, on the right when traveling east.
Could the substance you use to keep your drinks cold move this boulder? That may be hard to imagine, but ice did just that. As the glaciers advanced, they acted like giant conveyor belts, carrying boulders, rocks, sand, and soil called glacial . . . — — Map (db m173158) HM
On Limestone Street, on the left when traveling north.
On January 15, 1902, Mr. Albert B. Graham called to order the first meeting of a “Boys' and Girls' Agriculture Experiment Club”. Before growing season 85 children from 10 to 15 years of age had already volunteered to join. One hundred . . . — — Map (db m13217) HM
Asa Smith Bushnell, born in Rome, New York, settles in Springfield in 1850. After serving in the Civil War, Bushnell begins to work for a company partially owned by Benjamin Warder, eventually becoming a partner, now the Warder, Bushnell, and . . . — — Map (db m81955) HM
On North High School Place at Miller Street, on the right when traveling north on North High School Place.
Ulysses Brooks Lawrence was born in Springfield on January 30, 1925. Nicknamed "The Bull," he broke numerous color barriers throughout his baseball career. In 1976, Lawrence was the first Black player inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of . . . — — Map (db m299334) HM
On Fountain Avenue at North Market Place, on the right when traveling south on Fountain Avenue.
The Old City Building and Market, also known as the Municipal Building or Marketplace, was designed by local architect Charles A. Cregar. It was completed in 1890 at a cost of $250,000. Vendors, who sold meats, fish, provisions, vegetables, and . . . — — Map (db m13309) HM
On Main Street at Lowry Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This building erected AD 1915
by the People of Clark County
In memory of the
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines & Pioneers
of Clark County — — Map (db m13284) WM
In memory of the men
buried in Clark County
who fought in the
American Revolution
1775 - 1783
Lt. John Bancroft Jacob Ellsworth
William McIntire Frederick Brown
Samuel Lippincott Sr. James Kelly
Corneilus Toland Isaac . . . — — Map (db m28796) HM
On Cliff Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
This memorial is dedicated to the men from Clark County, Ohio who died while serving their country in the Vietnam War. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten.
Steven J. Adams
William R. Adams
Steven Randerson
James R. Arthur . . . — — Map (db m214546) WM
On East High Street east of South Spring Street ( Road 72), on the right when traveling east.
Daniel Arthur Rudd was born into slavery on August 7, 1854, in Bardstown, Kentucky. He became a newspaperman, lecturer, publicist, and tireless advocate for the Roman Catholic Church. After the Civil War Rudd moved to Springfield. Baptized and . . . — — Map (db m188163) HM
On Bill Wellers Way 0.1 miles east of Western Avenue.
Davey Moore was the Featherweight Champion of the World from 1959 to 1963, punching his way to a 56-6-1 record while always admitting that "Only 10 seconds separate me from being champion or nothing." A tough little boxer with a powerful punch, he . . . — — Map (db m13277) HM
On South Limestone Street at East Clark Street, on the right when traveling south on South Limestone Street.
An American boxer who fought professionally from 1953-1963, the 5' 2" dynamo was often referred to as "The Springfield Rifle" and "Little Giant."
Born in Lexington, Kentucky but raised in Springfield, Davey took to boxing as a young man, . . . — — Map (db m308984) HM
On Piqua Place at West Clark Street, on the right when traveling north on Piqua Place.
Southwest Springfields connection to a major Underground Railroad Route.
Route 68, also known as Yellow Springs Street, passes through Springfield, near the Gammon House. It is located on Piqua Place, formerly known as . . . — — Map (db m308992) HM
On Piqua Place at West Clark Street, on the right when traveling north on Piqua Place.
By the time many freedom seekers reached the Toledo area, they had already endured long, dangerous journeys north from the Ohio River. Though weary, they were closeclose enough to sense the promise of freedom carried on the winds off Lake Erie. . . . — — Map (db m308991) HM
On Piqua Place at West Clark Street, on the right when traveling north on Piqua Place.
Imagine, going back in time, to the late 1850s when the Underground Railroad was at its peak just before the Civil War. You have traveled hundreds of miles after escaping from a plantation in the deep South. You have now reached the great Ohio . . . — — Map (db m308993) HM
"Mother Stewart" as she is affectionately called, is the pioneering spirit behind the local and statewide temperance movement. In 1858 she lectures on and promotes temperance for the "Good Templars Society". During the Civil War she serves the . . . — — Map (db m81938) HM
Since 1826, the Esplanade has been the traditional center of Springfield and Clark County. The National Road passed within one block of “Market Square” as it was then called. Three city halls, several hotels, train stations, and numerous . . . — — Map (db m13316) HM
On Cliff Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the men of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Sept. 1964-Oct. 1965 In honor of their service and sacrifices in the Republic of Vietnam
Ours was a noble cause
For He Who Sheds His Blood With Me Shall Be My Brother . . . — — Map (db m214547) WM
On E Main Street (U.S. 40) at S Spring Street ( Route 72), on the left when traveling west on E Main Street.
This Marks the Site of
The First Tavern in Springfield
Near Which
In 1808 A Permanent Peace Treaty
Was Made By
Simon Kenton and Others
With the Indians — — Map (db m217174) HM
On Main Street at Fountain Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In June of 1780 British and Indian forces seized Ruddle's and Martin's Stations in Kentucky. On August 8, 1780 George Rogers Clark led a force of nearly 1000 Kentucky militia under authority of Virginia to engage the British led Shawnee at the . . . — — Map (db m13887) HM
Toulmin, as patent attorney for the Wright Brothers, plays a key role in one of the greatest sagas in American history. After failing to obtain the necessary patents on their own, the Wright's hire Toulmin to defend their inventions. His legal work . . . — — Map (db m13907) HM
On West Main Street west of Snyder Street, on the right when traveling west.
Known as the main street of America, the National Road was authorized by Congress in 1806. The National Road began in Cumberland, Maryland in 1811 extending an earlier route from Baltimore. Construction in Ohio began in 1825 and reached Springfield . . . — — Map (db m175828) HM
Near West Columbia Street (U.S. 40) just east of North Wittenberg Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
James Demint, a Virginian by birth, came to this area from Cincinnati with his family in 1799. Prior to his arrival, he purchased 640 acres from John Cleves Symmes, owner of a large amount of land located between the Great and Little Miami . . . — — Map (db m224414) HM
On East College Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
One hundred feet south of this
spot, James Demint, the founder of
Springfield, built the first cabin
in the city. In 1803 he completed
the first plat of the city. — — Map (db m83855) HM
Springfield's "first inventor", born in Virginia, brings a genius previously unparalleled in the history of our community. His passion for the use of the abundant water supply in the area accelerates Springfield into the early beginnings of the . . . — — Map (db m81932) HM
Jeremiah and his wife Ann, wealthy Quakers from Philadelphia, arrive in Springfield in 1830 to claim extensive acreage inherited from his late fathers estate. That same year, he purchases from the estate the village of Lagonda consisting of . . . — — Map (db m81890) HM
On Linden Avenue at East Rose Street, on the left when traveling north on Linden Avenue.
John Burton Mitchell (better known as Tink) was born on April 20, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio. He moved to this property, located at 1403 Linden Avenue, in 1968 with his wife Shirley (Williams) Mitchell, and their two daughters. Tink lived here . . . — — Map (db m213801) HM
John Dick, born in Aryshire, Scotland and educated at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, comes to the United States with his family in 1854 spending several years working on Long Island laying out the park system. He later moves to . . . — — Map (db m81892) HM
Affectionately called by some, “The Father of Ferncliff Cemetery”, John Ludlow is a member of an early pioneer family in Clark County, eventually becoming a well-known pharmacist. In 1851, he is elected as a director of the Springfield . . . — — Map (db m81896) HM
On High Street at Limestone Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street.
Dedicated to the Springfield community in memory of
John M. Temple, 43rd Infantry US Army
He was a man of honor and integrity. This is the legacy he left behind for others to follow and build upon to continue their journey, pursue their dreams . . . — — Map (db m13906) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 40) west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
Near here, at the forks
of the Mad River, in 1799
Simon Kenton and other
Kentuckians erected the
first American Stockade
in the Mad River Valley. — — Map (db m137376) HM
On West Main Street (Old U.S. 40) at Fisher Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
In 1912, Congress appropriated funds for a new highway, the National Old Trails Road, or Ocean-to-Ocean Highway. The route crossed 12 states from Maryland to California following much of the National Road and the Santa Fe Trail. To celebrate the . . . — — Map (db m45529) HM
Text on the Front (South) Side of Monument:
Madonna of the Trail
N S D A R Memorial
to the
Pioneer Mothers
of the
Covered Wagon Days
Text on the Left (West) Side of Monument:
The National Road
Completed by . . . — — Map (db m108458)
On North Limestone Street, on the right when traveling south.
Edith Allender
Robert Allender
Joseph Anderson
Noah Anderson
Armine Arthur
Elmer Arthur
Jason Ashba
Roscoe Bean
Lester Brown
Harry Bruney
Mildred Butler
Elden Chrissinger
Raymond Click
Addison . . . — — Map (db m214543) HM
On East High Street at South Greenmount Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East High Street.
Born 1762 Bennington Vt. Died 1840 Springfield, O. Drummer boy American Revolutionary Army. In recognition for distinguished service to his country this soldier has been removed to a place of honor. — — Map (db m309181) WM
On West Main Street west of South Isabella Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Act of Congress in 1806, which authorized the construction of the National Road, required that mile markers be placed at regular intervals. These reference points reassured travelers that they were following the correct route. They also . . . — — Map (db m175105) HM
Raised on farms in Greene Township, O.S. Kelly became one of the most respected local businessmen and benefactors of his age. A skilled carpenter, he made his fortune building housing for miners during the California gold rush. Upon returning to . . . — — Map (db m13312) HM
O. S. Kelly grows up on a farm in Greene Township of Clark County later turning his efforts into carpentry trade. In 1852, Kelly temporarily leaves his family to seek his fortune in the California gold rush building dwellings for the miners, . . . — — Map (db m82050) HM
On Limestone Street (Ohio Route 41), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars. My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my countrys way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m13355) HM
On Center Street near West Clark St., on the right when traveling south.
Robert Clayton Henry, the first African- American mayor of an Ohio city, was
born in Springfield, Ohio on July 16, 1921. He attended Springfield High
School and graduated in 1939. After high school, he attended Wittenberg
University and the . . . — — Map (db m103392) HM
On Sherman Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This four-span, reinforced concrete arch bridge carried Sherman Avenue across Buck Creek from 1908 to 2007, with extensive rehabilitation performed in 1952. The bridge was designed by the Osborn Engineering Company of Cleveland and built by the . . . — — Map (db m213799) HM
On Urbana Road (Ohio Route 72) north of Route 334, on the right when traveling north.
Famed Indian fighter, associate of Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clark, soldier of the Revolution and the War of 1812 - Leading settler of the Mad River Valley, built his first home in Ohio a few hundred feet east of this spot. — — Map (db m44113) HM
Near Urbana Road (Ohio Route 72) north of Route 334, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Simon Kenton's first log cabin home in Ohio - Built beside the old war trail over which he was led into captivity - Scene of his killing the last Indian slain in combat in Clark County — — Map (db m44177) HM
On West Columbia Street (U.S. 40) 0.1 miles east of North Wittenberg Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The pioneers James and Elizabeth Demint settled this land on the banks of Buck Creek in 1799, four years after the Treaty of Greenville opened this portion of the Northwest Territory to western settlement. James Demint's original plat contained . . . — — Map (db m217130) HM
This bell from Springfield's first City Hall, located on this site in 1848, is placed here to honor the school children of Springfield and Clark County who participated in the Esplanade/Fountain Square Project.
Time capsule encased beneath this . . . — — Map (db m13356) HM
On Cliff Park Road, on the left when traveling west.
A great warrior and a charismatic orator, Tecumseh (shooting star) was born to Puckeshinewa and Methoataske in March of 1768, at the Peckuwe village on the Mad River west of present day Springfield, Ohio. Present at the August 8, 1780 Battle of . . . — — Map (db m217519) HM
On Limestone Street, on the left when traveling north.
In this building, on January 15, 1902, A. B. Graham organized the first boys and girls agricultural club in the United States out of which grew the 4-H Clubs of America. — — Map (db m13220) HM
On Limestone Street at Columbia Street, on the left when traveling north on Limestone Street.
A. B. Graham, superintendent of Springfield Township Rural schools in Clark County, established the "Boys and Girls Agricultural Experiment Club," which revolutionized agricultural education and non-formal youth development methods. The first . . . — — Map (db m13216) HM
George Gammon (1803? 1904) and his wife, Sarah Bradley (1808- 1902) built this house c.1850 on land purchased from her parents. The gammon and Bradley families were among the many free black Springfield citizens who actively operated the . . . — — Map (db m157027) HM
On Cliff Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
To honor and remember
the soldiers who served
as handlers for their
faithful companions,
the K-9 War Dogs.
Thank you
for your services
and sacrifice.
Strength,
Courage,
and Loyalty...
all the virtues
of man, without his vices.
All . . . — — Map (db m199403) WM
On South Limestone Street at East Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling east on South Limestone Street.
Created as a gift to Clark County residents to commemorate the February 26, 1998 50th anniversary of the Springfield Foundation this community garden is the result of the hard work and support of several community partners. In recognition of . . . — — Map (db m308985) HM
On East Campus Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated October 30, 1991, by alumni and friends to commemorate133 years of Lutheran theological education at Hamma School of Theology, and to honor pastors prepared here to respond to the call to the church. The Hamma legacy is carried forward . . . — — Map (db m217314) HM
On South Limestone Street (Ohio Route 75) at Miller Street, on the right when traveling south on South Limestone Street.
Dr. Thomas William Burton, Springfields first Black physician, was born into slavery in a Kentucky log cabin on May 4, 1860. The youngest of 15 children, he was orphaned at 9, and his only education was the alphabet before age 21. Burton . . . — — Map (db m308541) HM
On Park Place at East Clark Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Place.
Ripley Stop # 1 Candle: Used in windows to indicate a Safe House.
Georgetown Stop # 2 Wagon: Used to hide & transport runaways.
Wilmington Stop #3 Bear Paw: Symbol led people to fresh food & water.
Xenia Stop #4 Shoo-Fly: Symbolized Harriet . . . — — Map (db m308994) HM
Near West McCreight Avenue (Ohio Route 41) near St Paris Pike, on the left when traveling west.
“Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letter, U.S., let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power upon earth that can deny that he has earned the right to full . . . — — Map (db m168921) HM WM
Dedicated to the honor and glory of all veterans of Clark County who have so nobly served their country in all its wars and who, by offering their last full measure of devotion, have purchased freedom for our beloved nation — — Map (db m81873) WM
Known nationwide as the “Reaper King”, William Whiteley places Springfield on the map with his innovative improvements of Cyrus McCormacks reaper. A born machinist with an inventive mind, Whiteley is constantly seeking ways to improve . . . — — Map (db m82049) HM
On East Campus Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Vietnam War Memorial
In memory of Wittenberg graduates who made the ultimate sacrifice.
PFC Jeffrey S. Dyer 70 ARMY 4-12-1969
2nd Lt. Michael T. George 66 USMC 1-13-1968
LTJG Sherman E. Hindrum 68 NAVY 4-07-1972
Major Donald L. . . . — — Map (db m217307) WM
On West Ward Street at North Wittenberg Avenue, on the left on West Ward Street.
They counted not happiness nor property nor life itself dear, when the call of humanity came
In memory of the Wittenbergers who served their country in the World War
Class of 1920 — — Map (db m217309) WM
Near Peacock Road just south of Springfield Airport Road, on the right when traveling south.
This flag pole array is dedicated to those American airmen held prisoner of war or who are missing in action in Southeast Asia who have served their country courageously and with honor. Let not their courage and dedication to their family and . . . — — Map (db m256814) WM
