Built on this site by Benjamin C. Faurot, one of Lima's most prominent citizens. The grand opening was held Sept. 4, 1882. Through the years, many famous actors, actresses, and musicians appeared on it's stage. The theatre was close June . . . — — Map (db m93083) HM
In honor of those founders and
patriots of the northwest territory
who settled in Ohio and Allen County
1803 Ohio Sesquicentennial 1953 — — Map (db m77680) HM
Erected in 1852 of handsome bricks, this house, still occupied in 1976, is one of Lima's oldest landmarks. Situated on part of Outlot No. Two of the original city addition, the residence now fronts Central Ave., known as Tanner Ave., before 1897. . . . — — Map (db m29884) HM
In memory of PHT and the Hawg Creek Shawnee. This area was their home until the 1830's when they were forcibly removed by the U.S. government. Some stayed and their descendants live here to this day. Chief PHT died before the removal and was buried . . . — — Map (db m79664) HM
Built near this site, the cabin of this pioneer Allen County Commissioner was used for the first meetings of the Bath Township Trustees in 1829 and of the Allen County Commissioners June 6, 1831. Daniel's land adjoined the original 160 acre . . . — — Map (db m29874) HM
The Korean War
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
—————————
To honor those
who fought and died
to secure the freedom
of the People of South Korea
Forgotten Nevermore
by . . . — — Map (db m22929) WM
One of America's largest steam locomotive builders, the Lima Locomotive Works, built 7,752 locomotives between 1879 and 1951. It rose to success building the patented Shay geared locomotive, an innovative design that became the standard for . . . — — Map (db m22935) HM
McLean Teddy Bear Park the first metro park within the Johnny Appleseed Park
District, was named in memory of R.A.
McLean. Mr. McLean began the tradition
of giving teddy bears to children staying
in Allen County hospitals. This park . . . — — Map (db m173790) HM
Sacrifice
City of Lima
public water supply
Metzger Lake
Reservoir
Constructed 1946
Capacity 1200000.000 gals
Named in memory of
Lt. William E. Metzger, Jr.
Killed in action over Germany
November 9, 1944
Awarded . . . — — Map (db m173805) WM
Locomotive No. 779, built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1949, is the last steam locomotive manufactured in Lima. As a Berkshire-type, it represents the most advanced development of steam power. The Nickel Plate Railroad had a total of 80 such . . . — — Map (db m203831) HM
Caboose No. 1091 was built in 1882 by the Lafayette Car Works of Lafayette, IN. It has been completely restored and equipped by the Allen County Historical Society. Although much of the structure has been replaced during its years of service, the . . . — — Map (db m29716) HM
Ohio's first electric
Street Car Line
and
one of the first in the U.S.
Began operation in
Lima, Ohio July 4, 1887.
Operated by B.C. Faurot
as the Lima Street Rail-
way and Power Co. This
line served the city
. . . — — Map (db m79481) HM
The Rotary Riverwalk/Ottawa River Bikeway has grown to become a vital link in the Lima-Allen County community.
Construction began in 1992 at Faurot Park in Lima and extended to Heritage Park in Shawnee Township. Lima continued the trail . . . — — Map (db m244699) HM
The Lima Chapter of the American Women's Voluntary Services Organization established a community-based, free canteen during World War II for troops traveling on the Pennsylvania Railroad and adjacent Baltimore & Ohio-Nickel Plate Railroads. Meeting . . . — — Map (db m22951) HM
In 1831, the Shawnee Indians built a 20 x 30 ft. hewed-log council house within their Hog Creek Settlement. It was located about 270 ft. east of this marker. After the Indians forced exodus west, it served as a temporary dwelling for the Griffith . . . — — Map (db m100742) HM
Site of Lima's First cemetery and burial place of Pvt. Elijah Stites 1758-1843 Minute Man of the Revolution who served in the Essex County Militia 1st Regiment New Jersey. — — Map (db m93047) HM
Oil became a valuable resource in Ohio when significant quantities were discovered in Lima in 1885. The discovery brought an economic boom to Lima and northwest Ohio. News of the Lima oil field spread, attracting the attention of John D. . . . — — Map (db m22961) HM
The headwaters of the Auglaize are just south of you. You are on the old Auglaize-Miami portage trail, the most direct canoe route between Lake Erie and the Ohio River. Here, long before white men arrived and until 1817, was an Indian settlement -- . . . — — Map (db m194331) HM
In 1959 this area was discovered to be an almost four thousand year old burial ground of the Glacial Kame People-named for the distinctive gravel elevations in which their dead were buried. The area was once a farm owned by Henry Boose, an early . . . — — Map (db m78679) HM
Ward Cemetery Burial Site
in the fall of 1825, Samuel McCluer
built a log cabin near this site and
began the arduous task of clearing
away the dense forest for farming.
Not until the following summer did
he learn from hunters, who . . . — — Map (db m80275) HM
Originally, The Hotel Kirwan
Built by, and named after,
Daniel Kirwan in 1928
Architect, Peter M. Hulsken,
Lima, Ohio
The Inn, Center Square
Renovated and converted by
Associated Innvestors Management
in 1982
C. R. C. . . . — — Map (db m196302) HM
In 1910, the Ohio Electric Railway Company opened this terminal, formerly the Interurban Building, which served interurban passengers until 1937. Along with offices, it contained space for express and baggage handling, ticket windows, a newsstand, . . . — — Map (db m22934) HM
Cast in Cincinnati about 1840, this bell was brought to Lima by way of the Miami Erie Canal and horse drawn wagon, and placed in Allen County's 1842 Courthouse. It rang the hour, announced births and deaths, called citizens to church and town . . . — — Map (db m22936) HM
Dedicated by The Lima Federation of Women's Clubs in grateful recognition of the patriotic service rendered by the men and women of Lima and Allen County who served our country during the World War 1917 - 1919 — — Map (db m243164) WM
Northeast corner of The Shawnee Indian Reservation of 25 square miles in present-day Shawnee Township. Home of the Hog Creek Shawnees from 1817 to their removal to Kansas in 1833. Granted to the Shawnees by treaty September 29, 1817. . . . — — Map (db m63069) HM
The Veterans Freedom Flag Monument dedicated May 22, 2010 to Veterans who made the sacrifice for freedom around the world, those who currently serve in the military and those who will serve in the future. Built entirely through the donations of . . . — — Map (db m63076) WM
West Market Street Boulevard Historic District
placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m99499) HM
In Memory Of Richard Brickner Richard Billingsley Commander 1963 Dave Berggren Us Navy 12-71 To 01-80 Dan Weigel US Army World War II James F Steward Commander 1994-1995 Robert L Johns 101St Airborne Vietnam 1970-71 Ted W Hunt USAF . . . — — Map (db m237915) WM
Rockport Methodist Church in the community of Rockport (formerly Cranberry) was believed to be one of the oldest churches in northern Allen Co. According to the records of the church, it was formed sometime around 1840, perhaps earlier. It was a . . . — — Map (db m195864) HM
Served 3,263,000 Killed 529,330 Wounded 418,206
The American Civil War was a military conflict between the United States of America (Union or Federals) and the Confederate States of America (Confederacy or Southern States). They fought over . . . — — Map (db m166599) HM
The American Revolutionary War between 13 British colonies and their
parent country, Great Britain, led to the birth of a new nation ”The United
States of America". The colonies formed the Continental Congress to
direct the American . . . — — Map (db m166591) HM WM
On Feb 3rd 1973 this building was
dedicated in honor of Lowell and
Robert Bowersock and all men who
gave their lives for their country
presented by Grover Bowersock Family — — Map (db m196323) HM WM
Erected by order of General William H. Harrison in October 1812 and became an important depository of army stores during the war. — — Map (db m19821) HM
My brother John Eutsler died for the cause of freedom; but God's son died so all people may live in Heaven forever.
-Robert Eutsler — — Map (db m166594) WM
This grain mill, which was located at the southwest corner of Second & Broadway Streets and considered one of the oldest landmarks in Spencerville, was constructed in 1843 and remained in existence until the early 1940's. The mill eliminated the . . . — — Map (db m196332) HM
The Japanese had occupied the Korean peninsula since 1910. After Japan's
defeat in WW II, the Korean peninsula was divided into North Korea and
South Korea. On June 25, 1950, communist North Korean forces invaded
South Korea. In order to stop . . . — — Map (db m166609) HM
Miami – Erie Canal
From 1845 to about 1906 barges pulled by horses provided transportation from the Ohio River to Lake Erie through a system of locks which raised or lowered boats to the next level of the canal.
Locks often became . . . — — Map (db m22933) HM
Miami & Erie Canal, Deep Cut
You are on that section of the Miami and Erie Canal where the greatest excavation was made – a section that has been known over the years as “Deep Cut.” The huge ditch, 6,600 feet long and 5 to . . . — — Map (db m22848) HM
Miami And Erie Canal Deep Cut
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1975
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or . . . — — Map (db m166567) HM
From 1845 to about 1906 barges pulled by horses provided
transportation from the Ohio river to Lake Erie through a
system of locks which raised or lowered boats to the
next level of the canal.
Locks often became sites of towns. Beginning . . . — — Map (db m166569) HM
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded the tiny, oil-rich nation of Kuwait. The United States
formed a coalition of 34 nations to liberate Kuwait, beginning Operation Desert Shield on
August 7, 1990. The United States deployed 694,550 troops in the war . . . — — Map (db m166617) HM
Site of the 86 acre homestead of Dye Sunderland who served in Captain Samuel McCormick's Company of The War of 1812
Here in 1820, on the site of the Indian town of Tawa the Sunderland family established the First Permanent Home in . . . — — Map (db m91455) HM
The Spanish-American War was a conflict fought between the United States and Spain.
Mounting tensions between the two powers during the "Age of Imperialism” peaked with
the sinking of the USS Maine, the event that triggered the United . . . — — Map (db m166602) HM
Side 1
U.S. Army
The army was created by the
continental congress in 1775 for the
defense of American liberty. It was
formally established within the
department of war in 1789.
"This we will defend"
Side 2
U.S. . . . — — Map (db m166623) HM WM
In loving memory of all our deceased Clowns from VFW Post 6772 Clown Unit dedicated to all our veterans who have served our great country in the Armed Forces of The United States of America — — Map (db m166586) WM
Do you see the little cemetery to the east, high on the west bank of the Auglaize? It's all that remains of Hartford, thriving town in the 1830's with, it was expected, a bright future, since the new Miami and Erie Canal would one day be serving . . . — — Map (db m236836) HM
After the defeat of french colonial forces at the hand of the Viet Mihn
in 1954, Vietnam was divided into 2 nations:
Communist North Vietnam and
Non-Communist South Vietnam. The United States became involved in Vietnam
because it believed if all . . . — — Map (db m166613) HM
Spencerville was platted in 1844 under the name "Spencer". In 1854, the name was changed to "Acadia", and was incorporated as Spencerville in 1866. The town was located on the banks of the Miami & Erie Canal, and its development as a commercial . . . — — Map (db m196325) HM
Canal boats carried either freight or passengers. The typical canal boat was 14 1/2 feet wide by 85 feet long and carried up to 100 tons of cargo. Each boat typically had a captain, members of his family, animal drivers, steersmen and a bowman. The . . . — — Map (db m196328) HM
Canal specifications called for the canal to be 28' wide at the bottom and 40' wide at the top. The water level was 4' deep and the tow path was 10' wide. A team of mules, donkeys or horses pulled the boat along by means of a 90 foot tow rope. — — Map (db m196329) HM
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire. It was an
indirect result of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, as well as British support of Native
American hostilities against U. S. expansion. Fought across three . . . — — Map (db m166597) HM
World War I is also called "The Great War". The war was primarily fought
in Europe and the middle east.
The two military opponents were the allies
(Britain, France, Russia and the United States) and the central powers
(Germany, Austria-Hungary, . . . — — Map (db m166606) HM
The United States joined the allies (Britain, France, Russia, China) to fight
the axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) after the U.S. military was attacked
by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor in 1941. U.S. military forces saw action in
Asia, The . . . — — Map (db m166607) HM
Uses along the canal have changed dramatically over time. The main use of the canal was the transporting of commerce. However, the canal ran through many towns and places where populations needed recreation and an outlet from everyday life. This . . . — — Map (db m236377) HM
Welcome to the Robert K. Antibus Trail Access
Dr. Robert "Bob" K. Antibus has faithfully served the citizens of Allen County as a commissioner for the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District since January of 1993. He is the longest . . . — — Map (db m236413) HM
The Buckeye Trail and North Country Trails are located on the towpath of the Miami- Erie Canal, between the old canal and CR-66A, it then passes through Deep Cut Park, a 6,600 foot long, 50 foot deep, cut dug by hand. The Johnny Appleseed . . . — — Map (db m236414) HM
Welcome to Haver Ridge Metro Park
This 61 acre tract of land is dedicated to long time Park Director Kevin Haver. Kevin dedicated forty two (42) years of his life to public service for the citizens of Allen County. He saw the transformation . . . — — Map (db m238509) HM
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