Historical Markers and War Memorials in Athens County, Ohio
Athens is the county seat for Athens County
Adjacent to Athens County, Ohio
Hocking County(29) ► Meigs County(58) ► Morgan County(43) ► Perry County(33) ► Vinton County(19) ► Washington County(163) ► Wood County, West Virginia(114) ►
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Albany (Side A)
The village of Albany was established in 1838 as a market center for the surrounding agricultural area, which saw its first white settlement in the early years of the nineteenth century. Education was always a major concern of . . . — — Map (db m52872) HM
Over the years he contributed generously for the betterment of the village. His last bequest of land, building and money made the creation of this park possible. — — Map (db m15538) HM
Pioneers began arriving in Ames Township in 1797, making it one of the earliest settlements in the Northwest Territory. As early as 1804, the village purchased enough books to create a library. It is known today as the Coonskin Library because it . . . — — Map (db m15537) HM
In the years leading to Ohio statehood in 1803, Ames Township citizens decided to establish a stock-owned circulating library. Since cash was scarce during Ohio's frontier era, some citizens paid for their $2.50 shares by the sale of animal pelts, . . . — — Map (db m15540) HM
The Berry Hotel, one of America’s premier hotels, stood here from 1892 to 1974. Athenian Edward Cornelius Berry, a free black who had been educated at the Albany Enterprise Academy, and his modest wife, Martha Jane (Mattie) Berry, built, owned and . . . — — Map (db m122455) HM
The People of Athens County
erect
this monument
in memory of those who volunteered
as
Soldiers and Sailors
in defense of the Union
and to perpetuate
Free Government.
The People
will ever remember how much of
our national . . . — — Map (db m15558) HM
To honor and commemorate
the Revolutionary Soldiers
buried in Athens County, Ohio
Daniel Anderson •
Thomas Arnold •
Isaac Barker •
Ebenezer Barrows •
Hopson Beebe •
Alvan Bingham •
Silas Bingham, Sr. •
William Bodwell •
John Bowman . . . — — Map (db m15544) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
the Athens County residents
who lost their lives in Vietnam
November 1990
Richard A. Anders … 23
Joseph A. Bodnar … 22
Charles L Boling … 22
John W. Boyer … 27
Ronald L. Calentine … 20
Virgil L. Castle . . . — — Map (db m15546) WM
In the spring of 1797, Rufus Putnam sent eleven “substantial men ... possessing firmness of character, courage, and discretion” to found a settlement on the bank of the Hockhocking River. In 1800 the territorial legislature named the . . . — — Map (db m42163) HM
In the first years of the twentieth century. Athens’ citizens formed
a new National Guard company. The guardsmen initially held drill
at the Campbell Block on Court Street, but soon the Athens
Commercial Club began advocating for an armory from . . . — — Map (db m122452) HM
Plaque A
In Memoriam
Civil War
James Bartlett •
James Brownlee •
John Bush •
John Buffington •
Rans Carpenter •
James Cambron •
Dave Carsey •
Thomas Day •
William Drake •
Henry Dean •
Capt. John Dean •
Chas. Finsterwald • . . . — — Map (db m173932) WM
[Campus side of the marker]
In commemoration of the Bicentennial
of the
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Ohio University, the first public university established in the Old Northwest Territory, was founded on the principles of the . . . — — Map (db m15635) HM
Front:
In this house, on 11 August 1886, famed African-American educator Booker T. Washington married Olivia A. Davidson. Residents at the time were Mary Davidson Elliott (sister of Olivia) and her husband Dr. Noah Elliott, a veteran of . . . — — Map (db m63680) HM
On August 20, 1823, the Board of Trustees of Ohio University, of which Judge Ephraim Cutler was a leading member, set aside 300 acres “west of the College green” for a botanical garden and the site of a medical college, in memory of the . . . — — Map (db m10908) HM
In tribute to Donald R. Johnson (1904-1973) who faithfully, devotedly and effectively served as secretary-treasurer of the Hocking Conservancy District
from its inception until the completion of the Athens Flood Protection Project (1972) of . . . — — Map (db m189702) HM
Golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus first
met on the golf course at the Athens Country Club
in Athens, Ohio. The event was a celebration for
native son Dow Finsterwald, winner of the 1958
PGA Championship. Due to the significance of . . . — — Map (db m122477) HM
As a tribute to the loyalty,
faithfulness, and heroism of
Eliza Davidson
this memorial is erected by the
school children and citizens of
Athens County, June 14, 1934
Born a slave, emancipated, she became the faithful companion of . . . — — Map (db m173927) HM WM
This property
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
First Presbyterian
Church — — Map (db m189660) HM
In Memoriam
Honoring the first settlers in Athens Co.
from the New England States
Alvan Bingman •
Silas Bingman •
Isaac Barker •
William Harper •
John Wilkins •
Robert Linzee •
Edmond Dorr •
William Dorr •
Barak Dorr •
John Chandler . . . — — Map (db m15545) HM
Bicentennial Park was created in 2004 as part of the celebration of the bicentennial of the founding of Ohio University and was dedicated on May 30, 2004.
The most prominent feature of the 3.5-acre park, is the earthwork installation . . . — — Map (db m189705) HM
Presented by President Kazuo Yamada Chubu Institute of Technology
In honor of the 175th anniversary of Ohio University and in recognition of the exchange program between Chubu Institute and Ohio University September 14, 1979 — — Map (db m189701) HM
Keen and original in mind, honest and independent in thought, appealing and forceful as a teacher, he inspired his students with zeal for the truth. In grateful remembrance they placed this tablet. — — Map (db m189692) HM
This building is a gift to the alumni of Ohio University from Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred R. Konneker. Dr. Konneker, class of 1943, physicist, is a pioneer in nuclear medicine, former president of the alumni association, and a loyal friend of the . . . — — Map (db m189691) HM
Lynching in America Following the Civil War, violent resistance to rights for and equality for Black Americans and an ideology of White supremacy led to fatal violence against Black women, men, and children. Thousands of Black people were . . . — — Map (db m173835) HM
Oldest building of the first institution for higher education of the Northwest Territory
This tablet is dedicated to honor
Manassah Cutler
1742 - 1823
Chaplain in the Revolutionary War
Minister, Physician, Scentist, Teacher and . . . — — Map (db m53820) HM
Memorial Auditorium stands as a testament to the dedication of Ohio University alumni, who raised funds for its construction. Completed in 1928, Memorial Auditorium was erected to honor those who have died serving our country; this includes past . . . — — Map (db m53845) HM
(side A)
Born a slave in Texas on August 1, 1844, Holland was brought to the integrated Albany Manual Labor University in 1851 by his friend and owner where he learned the trade of shoemaker. He acted as a servant to Colonel Nelson Van . . . — — Map (db m173925) HM
In honor of the War Correspondents who landed in Normandy, France, on D Day, June 6, 1944, with Allied Invading Forces; and others who joined them to report the Crusade Across Europe to bring freedom to that continent and the eventual end of a . . . — — Map (db m53863) HM
[Marker front]
Manasseh Cutler, Rufus Putnam, Winthrop Sargeant, and Benjamin Tupper of the Ohio Company conceived Ohio University, which was encouraged by the Ordinance of 1787 and the Northwest Territorial Legislature in 1799, . . . — — Map (db m15564) HM
Ohio University’s Peden Stadium is the oldest of the Mid-American Conference stadiums and one of the oldest of its type in the country. It was dedicated in 1929 with a victory over Miami University. The stadium served as housing for the influx of . . . — — Map (db m42162) HM
The Ohio University Alumni Gate was built with funds contributed by many alumni, with the original intent of honoring the class of 1815, which was the first graduating class. The largest contribution, however, came from Edward C. Berry, a black man . . . — — Map (db m15562) HM
Site of first Ohio University
building erected in 1807
Here Hon. Thomas Ewing
was graduated in 1815
One of the first two graduates — — Map (db m42164) HM
Susan Brownell Anthony
Woman Suffrage Leader
Visited October 19, 1878
"To secure both national and 'domestic tranquility,' to 'establish justice,' to carry out the spirit of our Constitution, put into the hands of all women....the . . . — — Map (db m53838) HM
The blossoms of Ohio University's iconic cherry trees symbolize the arrival of springtime in Athens. The trees serve as a living commemoration of the University's longest institutional partnership, with Chubu University, located in Kasugai, . . . — — Map (db m189699) HM
College Green has served as a forum for the voices of Ohio University's students throughout its history. Whether supporting civil rights, advocating for the abolishment of women's curfews, or in protest, students have and will continue to play a . . . — — Map (db m15570) HM
The elm trees President McGuffey planted near this path in the 1840s stood for over 100 years. Their beauty is recalled each year when the community members gather for the Concerts under the Elms.
Dedicated by the Class of 2005 — — Map (db m15571) HM
The Kissing Circle holds fond memories for decades of Ohio University Alumni, and symbolizes our affection and dedication to one another. May it remind future students, as it has those of the past, of valued friendships formed here and inspire . . . — — Map (db m53075) HM
Silas Bingham arrived in Athens in 1797. His home, originally built on South College Street, is the oldest house in Athens and one of the few remaining examples of a two-story log building in the area.
Since the commissioners held meetings in . . . — — Map (db m10909) HM
The Walter International Education Center is made possible through the generosity of Robert D. and Margaret M. Walter and Sigma Chi Fraternity. This location was the former site of the Sigma Chi chapter house from 1949 to 2003. — — Map (db m189694) HM
In memory of Capt. K.T. Crossen - Co. K. 102 Inf. A.E.F • Private James Gabriel-Co. L. 166 Inf.
Killed in action battles Chauteau-Thierre and Argonne Woods, France - 1918. — — Map (db m189658) WM
In the first quarter of the nineteenth century, when the general public
believed that the insane and paupers could be rehabilitated into productive
citizens, the Ohio Legislature gave authorization to county commissioners
to establish county . . . — — Map (db m122758) HM
Two bridges previously spanned the Hocking River at this location, to carry State Route 144 traffic, connecting the Village of Coolville to the railroad at Coolville Station on the east side.
The first bridge was a wooden covered bridge built . . . — — Map (db m130353) HM
Korea
For those who made
the Supreme Sacrifice
Vietnam
For those who made
the Supreme Sacrifice
“Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind”
John F. Kennedy, United Nations, . . . — — Map (db m15574) WM
Approximately 150 feet east stood the Hisylvania Coal Company Mine No. 22 tipple, in use from 1912 to 1925. The company name was derived from combining “Ohio” and “Pennsylvania,” home states of its founders. Coal came from . . . — — Map (db m15573) HM
In Memory of the men who made the Supreme Sacrifice
1917 World War I 1918
James Cox •
Frank McCann •
Roy Sampson
1941 World War II 1945
Virgil Brooks •
Robert C. Brown •
Ernest Burdiss •
Paul Byers •
Cloyd Clemons •
Andrew . . . — — Map (db m15575) WM
Reconstructed on this site, this lookout tower once stood off S.R. 278 southwest of Nelsonville in Athens County. Known as the Snake Ridge Lookout Tower this tower was originally built in 1939.
Many of the lookout towers were built by the . . . — — Map (db m28511) HM
Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Department
In memory of
Todd Carr
Died June 27, 1989
and
Tony Carr
Died March 21, 1989
Volunteer Firemen
Always there when needed — — Map (db m15610) HM
Ohio's worst mine disaster occurred in this Sunday Creek Coal Company mine when an explosion killed 82 persons. Among the dead were the company's top executives who were in the mine inspecting new safety equipment. Nine hours after the explosion, . . . — — Map (db m15611) HM
In memory of the Millfield Mine No. 6 - 1205 disaster Nov. 5, 1930
Roy Andrews•
J. H. Bergin•
Delmar Bower•
John Bower•
George Brown•
Sam Brown•
William Brown•
Paul Burgess•
Alex Burmich•
Joe Butsko•
John Butsko
Michael . . . — — Map (db m15614) HM
This tablet is erected in honor of
Daniel Nelson
founder of Nelsonville
who donated the ground for the
Fort Street Cemetery
the Public Square and this lot
for School and Meeting House purposes
This stone was a part of the doorway . . . — — Map (db m37040) HM
This section of Route 33 in the City of Nelsonville is constructed on the site of the former Hocking Canal.
This early waterway, a tremendous factor in the industrial development of the Hocking Coal District of Ohio, was completed to this . . . — — Map (db m34217) HM
The arrival of the Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad in 1869 led to the decline of the Hocking Canal and assured Nelsonville's prominence as a major shipping point of coal and industrial products. The portion of the railway from Logan in . . . — — Map (db m43240) HM
Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his Confederate raiders, wearied by the relentless Union pursuit, crossed the Hocking River into Nelsonville in the mid-morning of July 22, 1863. They found the town almost abandoned. Nelsonville's local . . . — — Map (db m130371) HM
Side A:
Following a wage reduction from 70 to 60 cents per ton after many Hocking Valley coal mines consolidated in 1883, the Ohio Miners' Amalgamated Association struck on June 23, 1884. The operators responded by offering an even smaller . . . — — Map (db m37019) HM
Center marker:
In Honor and Tribute
To All Veterans of All Wars
Aug. 20, 1972
Presented by Parade of the Hills
Left marker:
In Honor and Memory
of the Vietnam
Conflict Veterans
Presented by Parade of the Hills . . . — — Map (db m37021) WM
Largest mound on The Plains, 40 foot high and 140 in diameter. It has not been excavated and therefore is one of the few remaining mounds whose shape and size has not been altered. A second mound just south of Hartman Mound was 6 foot high and 40 . . . — — Map (db m175135) HM
The Adena Culture was a Pre-Columbian Native American Culture that existed from 1000 B.C. to 100 A.D. in a time known as the Early Woodland Period. The Adena People existed throughout present day Ohio and its neighboring states.
The Adena . . . — — Map (db m174985) HM
