The army of Major General Arthur St. Clair advanced from Camp Sulphur Springs on Wednesday Nov. 2nd, 1791 A.D. using where practical the old trail following the higher ground between the marshes, crossed the Stillwater River about noon and were . . . — — Map (db m74343) HM
The army of
Maj. General Arthur St. Clair
camped on the ridge to the east
from Sunday evening, October 30th,
until the morning of November 2nd 1791,
awaiting the forwarding of flour,
tents and heavy baggage. The troops
had advanced . . . — — Map (db m20250) HM
Side A Phoebe Ann Mosey, also known as Annie Oakley, was born six miles northeast of here in what was then Woodland, later renamed Willowdell. Born in 1860 she was the sixth daughter born to Jacob and Susan Mosey. After the death of her . . . — — Map (db m59641) HM
The army of Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair camped on the southern margin of Maple Swamp at the headwaters of Twin Creek. One and a half miles west of this site at noon on October 11, 1791 A.D. on account of the marshy condition of the ground it was . . . — — Map (db m119902) HM
Dedicated to
the heroes of our community
who served our country
and who sacrificed their lives
on the land, sea, and in the sky
that freedom might live
In Memoriam
Alvin H. Young
Frank R. Aten
Ohmer Stephen Stravser
Bill M. . . . — — Map (db m166331) WM
Built by the Army of
General Arthur St. Clair
in October 1791
and used as a military post
during the campaigns against
the North-Western Indian tribes
MCMVII — — Map (db m19885) HM
Site of
Fort Jefferson
The most advanced post
established by General St. Clair
on his campaign
against the Northwestern
Indian Tribes in 1791. — — Map (db m138773) HM
Fort Jefferson. During the Indian Wars of 1790-1795, the United States built a chain of forts in the contested area of what is today western Ohio. These forts were built as a result of various tribes of the region attacking the encroaching . . . — — Map (db m20254) HM
Fort Jefferson was just a link in a chain of forts stretching north from Fort Washington (Cincinnati) to Fort Deposit (Waterville).
During the Indian War of 1790-1795, the United States felt it necessary to build forts in contested . . . — — Map (db m165698) HM
Beneath this spot a wooden
treaded stairway was discovered
leading into a passageway
to well or magazine pit 80 feet
to southwest, the passageway
was six feet deep, three feet
wide and lined with posts and
puncheons. — — Map (db m166324) HM
A twenty five foot well or
magazine pit was excavated at
this location.
The opening was five feet
square and the walls were
lined with timbers.
Among other things, a wooden
windlass was found at the bottom
of the well and is now at . . . — — Map (db m166327) HM
In 1890, while on a business trip in France, Mr. Daniel Henne, Jr., a local grain elevator operator, met and fell in love with these two little tykes. Made of Pewter, the two kids were purchased, crated and shipped to Greenville. Mr. Henn decided . . . — — Map (db m193041) HM
1793 - 1934
Greene Ville
Headquarters
United States Army
1793 - 1795
first bridge built here
by
Maj. General Anthony Wayne
in
campaign against Indians
1793
— — Map (db m157112) HM WM
This marker honors the memory of a beloved native of Darke
County, the famous sharp- shooter,
Annie Oakley. Within a radius of
a few miles of this site Annie- -
Was born at Woodland (Willow Dell)
Spent her early childhood at . . . — — Map (db m87126) HM
Annie Oakley was a trailblazer whose achievements opened up new opportunities for women.
As a sharpshooter with Buffalo Bill's Wild West, she helped people relive the perilous and heroic days of the frontier. She became a role model for females . . . — — Map (db m193048) HM
One of America's best-known sport shooters and entertainers of the late 1800s, Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Mosey (or Mozee) north of Versailles in Darke County in 1860. She achieved local fame for her shooting ability as a hunter while still in . . . — — Map (db m205096) HM
"I would like to see every woman know how to handle firearms as naturally as they know how to handle babies.” Annie took it upon herself to teach women how to shoot for sport and for protection. She estimated teaching 15,000 women throughout her . . . — — Map (db m193052) HM
This flagpole is dedicated to
Major General Anthony Wayne
and the
American Indian Nations
that participated
at the
1795 Peace Treaty
at Greene Ville
Headquarters of the United States Army 1793- 1796
The U.S. Army was here under . . . — — Map (db m157113) HM
in memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
Benjamin Williams
circa 1762 – 1839
marker placed in 2019 by
Fort Greeneville Chapter NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136572) WM
In 1870, George Buchy fled the Alsace-Lorraine region when it was invaded by Germany and immigrated to the United States with the equivalent of $.85 to his name. He continued his travels from New York to Pittsburgh along the Ohio River then to . . . — — Map (db m193027) HM
south side
Erected & donated A.D. 1903
by Frank McWhinney & wife
in honor and memory
of the Union soldiers
of Darke County, Ohio,
living or dead, who served
in the War of 1861-1865.
Also, of all soldiers
of Darke County, . . . — — Map (db m93156) WM
Site of
Fort Greene-Ville
»»««
The largest pioneer fort
in Ohio, built in 1793, by
General Anthony Wayne.
Here, August 5, 1795, the
Treaty was signed by which
much of present Ohio was
opened to White . . . — — Map (db m19878) HM
Dedicated
to our Veterans of
Darke County who
served our country
and who sacrificed
their lives that
freedom might live
This memorial presented by the Gold Star Mothers and
citizens of Darke County in grateful memory of those
who . . . — — Map (db m157114) WM
This cannon was secured and erected for Jobes Post G.A.R. and the Public by Hon. Harvey C. Garber
Member of United States Congress
May 29th 1904 — — Map (db m157115) HM WM
In memory of
Major John Mills
a soldier of the Revolution
and Adjutant General
in Wayne’s Legion
also
the brave officers and soldiers
who died during the occupancy
of
Fort Greeneville
from
1793 to 1976 — — Map (db m157116) WM
James and Sophia Clemens’ lives are part of a story of tens of thousands of people of color who migrated north in search of land to farm and better lives during the first half of the 19th century. In 1818, James Clemens (1781-1870) purchased 387 . . . — — Map (db m168860) HM
Signed near this location on
Aug. 3, 1795
Line Drawing of the Principal Figures
in the signing of the treaty
1. Anthony Wayne
2. Little Turtle • 3. William Wells
4. William Henry Harrison
5. William Clark • 6. Meriwether Lewis . . . — — Map (db m28801) HM
Side A: Tecumseh
One of the most influential Native Americans of the 19th century, Tecumseh was born in 1768 in the Pickaway settlements on the Mad River and raised by older siblings at Old Town. A prominent Shawnee war leader who vigorously . . . — — Map (db m28646) HM
Marker Front:
Following General Anthony Wayne's victory at Fallen Timbers, members of the western tribes assembled at Fort Greene Ville to settle on terms of peace. Representatives of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Ottawas, Chippewa, . . . — — Map (db m17497) HM
Placed
to Commemorate the
Treaty of Greeneville
Signed August 3, 1795 by
General Anthony Wayne
Representing the
United States Government
and the chiefs and agents of the
Allied Indian Tribes
of the
Territory Northwest
of the . . . — — Map (db m19883) HM
Gen. William Henry Harrison, United States
Gov. Lewis Cass, Michigan Territory
A Bowery was built to conduct treaty negotiations
with eight Native American Indian Nations
Wyandot, Delaware, Shawanee, Ottawa,
Seneca, Miami, . . . — — Map (db m193031) HM WM
In recognition of
the patriotism of
the people of
Darke County
who oversubscribed their
War Savings Quota in 1918
this tablet is
gratefully erected by the
Ohio War Savings Committee — — Map (db m214740) HM WM
Water Street Cemetery
burial ground for
early Greenville pioneers
1816 to 1853
placed by
Fort Greeneville Chapter
Daughters of
the American Revolution
1972 — — Map (db m157120) HM
The army of
Major General Anthony Wayne
camped on the rising ground immediately
eastward on the night of July 28th, 1794 A.D.
After advancing twelve miles from headquarters
at Fort Greene Ville on the expedition against
the Indian tribes . . . — — Map (db m20252) HM
On its 13 day journey, carrying the body of Pres. Abraham Lincoln to Springfield, Ill.
In New Madison, hundreds of mourners stood in the rain expressing reverent respect as the nine car funeral train slowly passed by on that pre-dawn morning . . . — — Map (db m107351) HM
Fort Black a sturdy log outpost was erected immediately southwest of this site in the fall of 1813 under the direction of Lieutenant James Black commanding a detachment of Preble County troops in order to protect the pioneer settlers against bands . . . — — Map (db m74986) HM
(front)
Dedicated to the Veterans of
the World War
1917 — 1918
and in memory
of the
Veterans of our former wars
through
the efforts of
Laroy Farst Post 245
(rear)
Honor Roll
(71 names, 7 killed in . . . — — Map (db m136781) WM
Dedicated to the Veterans of
World War II
1941 – 1945
Korean War
1950 – 1953
and in memory of all Veterans
of this community who have
served in the armed forces
through
the efforts of
Laroy Farst Post 245
I pledge . . . — — Map (db m136784) WM
Remembering those
who defend
our freedom
all gave some
some gave all
honoring Veterans
past, present, future
American Legion Post 245 — — Map (db m136785) WM
Revolutionary War Soldier
Samuel McClure
1757 – 1818
Virginia Militia
marker placed by
Fort Greeneville NSDAR
and VFW 7262
October 14, 2017 — — Map (db m136575) WM
In memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
William Graham
circa 1764 - 1841
Pvt Va Militia
marker placed in 2018 by
Fort Greeneville, NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136715) WM
Built on this high ridge, Fort Nesbit (Nisbet) offered protection for settlers, travelers, and army supply trains in northern Preble and southern Darke counties during the War of 1812. It was part of a chain of forts that extended from Fort St. . . . — — Map (db m75106) HM
Annie Oakley America's "Little Sure Shot" was born in northeastern Darke County, Ohio, and spent her childhood days in the house on this site. At that time the dense virgin forest surrounded her home and Annie shot and trapped wild game to help pay . . . — — Map (db m82177) HM
Union City
Indiana - Ohio
The Hub of Two Great States
In the spring of 1849 not a single railroad had yet run through western Ohio and into Indiana.
Several east central Indiana businessmen met in the woods where Union City now . . . — — Map (db m228389) HM
It was first known in 1900 as the J. A. Long Creamery located at 120 East Elm in Union City, Ohio. As the business continued to grow it was moved to 304 East Elm in 1915. The plant produced butter, bottled buttermilk and sold ice.
In January . . . — — Map (db m228392) HM
Transportation has always been important to the history of Union City Union City was at one time the nation's largest railroad hub Thus, Union City's title The Hub City.
Union City was home to the Ross Carriage Manufacturing Company as well . . . — — Map (db m228393) HM
In 2006, the community started working on plans to link the Indiana and Ohio Villages and provide for a stopping and starting point on the Rails-to-Trails Path. This cross state connector will also provide connecting the Railroad Park Trail on . . . — — Map (db m228387) HM
In the Spring of 1849, not a single railroad had yet run through western Ohio and into Indiana. Several east central Indiana businessmen met in the woods where Union City now stands for the purpose of deciding where the states first rail line . . . — — Map (db m228395) HM
The Union City, Ohio Fire Department was first organized around 1854. At that time, firefighting consisted of volunteers with leather fire buckets and hooked ladders. About 1864, the department purchased a hose cart, which was transported by . . . — — Map (db m228391) HM
John I. Parent founded the Parent Elevator in 1882. It was incorporated in 1906. The Parent Elevator was the oldest grain elevator in eastern Indiana or western Ohio. They dealt in grain, feed, coal, and seed. The Parent Elevator was under family . . . — — Map (db m228396) HM
in memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
Richard McGriff
Pvt- York Co. Militia, Pa
circa 1760 – post 1820
marker placed in 2018 by
Fort Greeneville Chapter , NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136486) WM
On this site in 1839, on 1 ½ aces, kindly donated by Nickolas Marchal, a
log church 32 ft. x 40 ft. x 18 ft. high was built by he and
his sons. It was to be called St. Valbert Parish.
It was the first Catholic Church in this area and . . . — — Map (db m120363) HM
In memory of
Revolutionary War Soldier
Zachariah Hole
circa 1752 – 1822
served in Ky, Co. Militia, Va
Col. George Rogers Clark
placed by Fort Greeneville NSDAR
and VFW Post 7262 — — Map (db m136487) WM
World famous sharpshooter Annie
Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses
August 13, 1860 in a log cabin 1028
feet due east of here on land that
had been in the Swallow family
line for 127 years at the time this
memorial was dedicated in June 1981
by . . . — — Map (db m128360) HM
While at this site, imagine
the legendary Annie Oakley
“Little Sure Shot”
Standing and gazing at
her family’s graves
Father
Jacob Mosey (Moses)
1799- 1866
four of her siblings
Mary Jane 1851-1867
Elizabeth . . . — — Map (db m128361) HM
