On Ohio Route 20 0.1 miles west of Greenwood Heights, on the right when traveling west.
Circuit Riders
The Methodists first entered the Ohio territory in 1785 followed soon by the United Brethren in Christ and the Evangelical Association. Circuit riders were appointed to their circuit by their bishops and ordained by the . . . — — Map (db m97309) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This 280,000 lb. crane with a 200 ton capacity,
was built by Industrial Works of Bay City,
Michigan in 1923. Originally it was steam
powered, becoming dieselized in 1959. It was
donated by NS Corporation in 1993. The
Southern Derrick Car . . . — — Map (db m199646) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
Builder - EMD
Model - SD-9
Built - 1957
Horsepower - 1750
Originally built for the Nickel Plate Road as their #349,
it was used in the coalfields of the Wheeling District, pulling heavy
coal trains. This unit and most of her 19 sisters . . . — — Map (db m199647) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This wooden caboose, was built by Lafayette Car
Works in 1882. It was rescued from a farmer's
field in Michigantown, Indiana in 1986, where it was
used as a clubhouse for a boy scout club. After 8 years of
hard work, the restoration was . . . — — Map (db m199649) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This snow plow was built in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania
in 1943. It operated by steam and weighs 42.5 ton.
It has 12 foot movable arms (blades) which can be
widened to cover two tracks. It was purchased
from a scrapper and moved to the museum in . . . — — Map (db m199644) HM
On Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north.
his building served the New York Central Railroad
as a shipping and receiving location for many years.
It was purchased by the museum from the 7- Limers
Corporation in 1984 and now serves as the offices
and library for the society.
This Sign . . . — — Map (db m199645) HM
On Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north.
This 45 ton side arm car pusher locomotive
(electric) was built around 1920 by the Atlas
Car Company in Cleveland, Ohio. The unit
was used at the Lower Lake Docks (PRR
Coal Docks) in Sandusky, Ohio. It was
donated by NS Corporation in 1992. . . . — — Map (db m199643) HM
On Gilmore Road (County Route 9), on the right when traveling east.
Mull Covered Bridge The Mull Covered Bridge was built in 1851 by the
Henry Mull Family to allow for safe passage across
Wolf Creek and easy access for trade to the Mull
mill. The bridge was open for traffic until 1962 when
the road was . . . — — Map (db m165701) HM
On E. Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here during the American Revolutionary period 1776-1976 — — Map (db m199810) HM
On West Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to those men and women of this community who served our country in times of peace and war and especially to those who gave their lives in that service. — — Map (db m199771) WM
On S. Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
On cupola above - symbol of Clyde
1882 Original preserved in Clyde Museum
Replaced 1987 by
Clyde
1787
Celebration
Funded by
People, Business & Industry of Clyde — — Map (db m199776) HM
On East McPherson Highway (U.S. 20) at East Maple Street ( Route 101), on the right when traveling east on East McPherson Highway.
James Birdseye McPherson was born in Hamer's Corners (now Clyde) on November 14, 1828. He left this house at age 13 to work in nearby Green Springs. He attended Norwalk Academy and West Point, where he graduated first in the class of 1853. Early in . . . — — Map (db m31737) HM
Near E. Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born Mar. 6, 1872
Killed in action on
Torpedo Boat Winslow
May 11, 1898
The first to be killed in
the service of U.S.
in the War with Spain — — Map (db m199811) HM WM
On East McPherson Highway (U.S. 20) at East Maple Street ( Route 101), on the left when traveling east on East McPherson Highway.
Dedicated to the memory of James Birdseye McPherson Born at Clyde, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1828; Graduated from West Point, 1853; Appointed Brevet Second Lieutenant of Engineers 1853; Appointed Captain Aug. 6, 1861; Served in the field at the opening of the . . . — — Map (db m20473) HM
On East McPherson Highway (U.S. 20) at East Maple Street ( Route 101), on the right when traveling west on East McPherson Highway.
Named for Major General James B. McPherson, buried here July 29, 1864. Here also are graves of George Burton Meek, U.S.N., first American serviceman killed in the War with Spain; Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Charles H. McCleary, Civil . . . — — Map (db m25926) HM
On N. Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of
Neal D. Fowler
Clyde Police Officer
July 20, 1889 - December 6, 1938
**** Killed in line of duty ****
As a law enforcement officer
my fundamental duty is to serve mankind
** To safeguard lives and property **
** Protect . . . — — Map (db m199772) HM
On W. Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
Travel in Northwest Ohio was not always as easy as it is today.
Once known as the Great Black Swamp, this area was almost
impassable. Early routes were simply logs laid down side-by-side
in the thick mud to form bone-jarring "corduroy roads". . . . — — Map (db m199770) HM
Near North Main Street (Ohio Route 101) at Railroad Street, on the right when traveling south.
Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941), author of 27 works, gave up a successful business career in Elyria, Ohio, to concentrate on writing. Born in Camden, Anderson spent his formative years (1884-1895) in Clyde, and in 1919 he published his most notable . . . — — Map (db m175657) HM
On East McPherson Highway (U.S. 20) at East Maple Street ( Highway 110), on the right when traveling east on East McPherson Highway.
Boyhood Home of Major General James B. McPherson
b. 14 Nov. 1828 - d. 22 July 1864
Highest Ranking Union Officer Killed in the Civil War — — Map (db m260830) HM
On E. Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
Notable Statues and Markers Include:
1. General James B. McPherson, Highest
ranking Union officer to die in the Civil War
2. McPherson Family Graves
3. Jacob Daggett, Died 1836
Revolutionary War Veteran
4. Emma Anderson, Died 1895
Mother . . . — — Map (db m199806) HM
Near East Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Donald F. Lahr Ohio Sgt. Co. 148 Infantry World War II PH Nov. 2, 1918 KIA Mar. 10, 1945
In memory of Louis P. Dunigan Ohio Pfc. Co. F 325 Infantry World War II PH Apr 19 1919 KIA Sept 27 1944
In memory of Robert W. Sultz Ohio . . . — — Map (db m199807) WM
On Dogtown Road (County Road 270) 1 mile south of McPherson Highway (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling south.
Born here on July 11, 1861, George W. Norris represented his adopted state of Nebraska in Congress for forty years ten years as a Representative, thirty years as a Senator. He was closely identified with The Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, . . . — — Map (db m270294) HM
On Rawson Avenue at Haynes Street, on the right when traveling north on Rawson Avenue.
This original log house last stood at the east end of Walnut Street here in Fremont. It had been built c. 1854-1861 by or for Albian Freeh, (great grandfather of Robert Etzel of Pine Street Fremont).
It was donated to the Agricultural Society . . . — — Map (db m282761) HM
On Birchard Avenue at South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Birchard Avenue.
Along this line stand the old Milestones
of the Maumee & Western
Reserve Turnpike between
Lower
Sandusky LS
now Fremont
and
Perrysburg P
The Turnpike, built 1824-27,
is now Route 20 between
Bellevue & Perrysburg, Ohio. — — Map (db m195200) HM
On Buckland Avenue at Tucker Road, on the right when traveling north on Buckland Avenue.
Major Balls Squadron 2nd Light Dragoons U.S. Army while escorting Col. Wells 17th U.S. Infantry from Major General Harrisons headquarters at Fort Seneca to relieve Major Croghan of the command of Fort Stephenson for alleged insubordination in . . . — — Map (db m241033) HM
On South Front Street north of Birchard Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"I couldn't get what I wanted to say into words, so I decided to do it in painting "
Bernadine taught herself to make art and created paintings of her treasured childhood memories and people she most admired.
In . . . — — Map (db m285720) HM
On North Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
From the island opposite, Samuel Brady, one of Washington's scouts, sent from Fort Pitt, watched the Indians. On the second trip he was captured but escaped from his burning pyre. — — Map (db m20568) HM
On Hayes Avenue at Wilson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Hayes Avenue.
In honor of - Captain Samuel Thomson, - wounded at Lundys Lane, Canada in the second war with Great Britain, and the soldiers of Sandusky County in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848. — — Map (db m87264) HM
On Cleveland Avenue at McKinley Parkway on Cleveland Avenue.
In honor of Grover Cleveland 22nd President of the United States and President-Elect for the Term 1893 - 1897 and William McKinley Governor of Ohio 1892 - 1896. Later 24th President of the United States 1897 - 1901. Mourners at the Funeral of their . . . — — Map (db m91955) HM
On Rawson Avenue at Haynes Street, on the right when traveling north on Rawson Avenue.
New Windows - Siding - Ventilating Fans - 2001
New Maintenance Free Replacement Cupola - 2002
Weather Vane And Night Illumination - 2002
Donated by Ken Kiser in memory of his dad - Howard Kiser and Uncle - Walter Kiser both showed jersey . . . — — Map (db m282767) HM
By his gift and endowment of Spiegel Grove with the Hayes Homestead and Hayes Memorial, he preserved for future generations this typical American home as a memorial to his beloved parents.Major 1st Ohio Cavalry through the campaigns in Cuba and . . . — — Map (db m59822) HM
On North Park Avenue north of Croghan Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated
August 2, 1932
to
Emerson Camp No. 53
United Spanish War Veterans
by
Their Auxiliary No. 45
Americanism
Americanism is an unfailing love of country loyalty to its
institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend . . . — — Map (db m195219) WM
On East State Street (Business U.S. 20) at Elliot Street, on the right when traveling east on East State Street.
First rock excavated from Sandusky River Flood Protection Project, Fremont, Ohio July 10, 1970
General Contractor, Mosser Construction, Inc., Fremont, Ohio
Earth Works, The Peirce Construction Co., Holland, Ohio — — Map (db m219141) HM
On Croghan Street east of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Most Gallantly Defended By
Major George Croghan
With but 160 men
Against 1300 British and Indians
Under Gen. Proctor and Tecumseh
On August 2, 1813 — — Map (db m31784) HM WM
On Croghan Street at High Street, on the right when traveling east on Croghan Street.
Victoriously defended by Major George Croghan.
Battle of Fort Stephenson, August 2, 1813.
Built on this spot 1812-1813 and named for Col. Mills Stephenson, one of its builders.
Major George Croghan, age 21, took command in July 1813. . . . — — Map (db m18093) HM
On West State Street (U.S. 20Bus) at North Arch Street, on the right when traveling east on West State Street. Reported missing.
2 blocks south - site of
Fort Stephenson
Here, in 1813, Major Croghan
with only 160 men and the
cannon, "Old Betsy," heroically
defended the fort against
over 2800 British and Indians.
— — Map (db m218956) HM
On West State Street (U.S. 20Bus) at North Arch Street, on the right when traveling east on West State Street.
Two blocks south - site of
Fort Stephenson
Here, in 1813, Major Croghan
with only 160 men and the
cannon, "Old Betsy," heroically
defended the fort against
over 1300 British and Indians.
— — Map (db m221621) HM
On North Park Street north of Croghan Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Junquindundeh of the Indians, and the Lower Sandusky of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.
An old neutral town of the Eries used as a refuge on the destruction of the Huron commonwealth by the Iroquois in 1650.
Westernmost . . . — — Map (db m31731) HM
On North Front Street north of West State Street (State Route 20).
The Junquindundeh of the Indians, and the Lower Sandusky of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.
An old neutral town of the Eries used as a refuge on the destruction of the Huron commonwealth by the Iroquois in 1650.
Westernmost . . . — — Map (db m218957) HM
On Buckland Avenue just east of South Street, on the right when traveling west.
In commemoration of the friendship between the sister-city of
Villa Hayes, Paraguay
and
Fremont, Ohio, USA
November 12, 2018
140th Anniversary of Hayes Arbitration — — Map (db m185151) HM
On Ohio Route 590 0.5 miles north of County Route 39, on the left when traveling north.
On the Indian trail leading from the headquarters of Major General Harrison at Fort Seneca on the Sandusky River to Fort Meigs on the Maumee River. — — Map (db m241049) HM
On Cleveland Avenue just north of Buckland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Stimulating and Inspiring - these words not only describe the garden but also Al and Diane Gorman, who are known for their dedication to our community. For over 16 years Al served as the Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Health Care System . . . — — Map (db m185156) HM
On Cleveland Avenue just north of Buckland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
A healing garden is a sanctuary which provides rest and renewal through the beauty of nature. The colors, scents, and textures of the plants along with the gentle gurgling of a fountain are calming and soothing. The garden offers us an escape . . . — — Map (db m185155) HM
