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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Hancock County, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Hancock County, Ohio and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Hancock County, OH (139) Allen County, OH (178) Hardin County, OH (64) Henry County, OH (106) Putnam County, OH (77) Seneca County, OH (123) Wood County, OH (225) Wyandot County, OH (73)  HancockCounty(139) Hancock County (139)  AllenCounty(178) Allen County (178)  HardinCounty(64) Hardin County (64)  HenryCounty(106) Henry County (106)  PutnamCounty(77) Putnam County (77)  SenecaCounty(123) Seneca County (123)  WoodCounty(225) Wood County (225)  WyandotCounty(73) Wyandot County (73)
Findlay is the county seat for Hancock County
Adjacent to Hancock County, Ohio
      Allen County (178)  
      Hardin County (64)  
      Henry County (106)  
      Putnam County (77)  
      Seneca County (123)  
      Wood County (225)  
      Wyandot County (73)  
 
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101 Ohio, Hancock County, Fostoria — Veterans Memorial Flagpole
On Van Buren Street (Ohio Route 613) at River Street, on the right when traveling west on Van Buren Street.
This flagpole dedicated to all American VeteransMap (db m245423) WM
102 Ohio, Hancock County, Fostoria — Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On Van Buren Street (Ohio Route 18) just west of River Street, on the right when traveling west.
All gave some… Some gave allMap (db m245467) WM
103 Ohio, Hancock County, Fostoria, Washington Township — Fostoria Civil War Memorial
On Van Buren Street west of River Street, on the right when traveling west.
Presented by Rachel G. Linhart. Dedicated to the memory of John M. Rachel G. and Helena M. Linhart. John M. Linhart Private Co. H 7th Regt. Virginia Vol. Infantry. Antietam Map (db m245425) WM
104 Ohio, Hancock County, Fostoria, Washington Township — Lake Daugherty
On Independence Avenue at Herbert Court, on the right when traveling north on Independence Avenue.
Named for Paul E. Daugherty In honor of Navy dead World War IIMap (db m245420) WM
105 Ohio, Hancock County, Fostoria, Washington Township — Lake Mosier
On Independence Avenue (County Road 23) 0.3 miles north of County Road 218.
Named for William Mosier, Jr. In honor of Coast Guard dead World War IIMap (db m245419) WM
106 Ohio, Hancock County, Fostoria, Washington Township — Veterans Memorial
On County Road 218 at State Route 12, on the right when traveling east on County Road 218.
Dedicated to all veterans past, present & future.Map (db m245428) WM
107 Ohio, Hancock County, Houcktown — 23- 32 — William Ellsworth Hoy (1862-1961)
On County Road 8 at County Road 26, on the left when traveling north on County Road 8.
William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy was born in Houcktown on May 23, 1862. Although spinal meningitis as a toddler left him deaf and mute, Hoy became one of the great 19th century professional baseball players. He played centerfield for such teams as the . . . Map (db m184256) HM
108 Ohio, Hancock County, Jenera — Historic Bell Tower
On Main Street (Ohio Route 698), on the left when traveling north.
Original bell and bellfry of Jenera School which served the community from 1893 to 1947 Erected 1964Map (db m166950) HM
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109 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — Barn Again!
On U.S. 224, 0.5 miles west of Ohio Route 186, on the right when traveling west.
This historic barn is a proud symbol of Hancock County's rich agricultural heritage. Originally built around the 1850's, probably by the McKinnis family who settled the farmstead, this English style, three bay barn has been reconstructed using . . . Map (db m198621) HM
110 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — In the fall of 1821
Near U.S. 224, 0.6 miles west of Ohio Route 186, on the right when traveling west.
In the fall of 1821 Robert McKinnis and his sons, Charles, James, Phillip, John, and his son-in-law Jacob Poe, traveled to Hancock County to establish the first settlement in the spring of 1822. Being amongst the first white settlers to arrive . . . Map (db m198619) HM
111 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — McComb
On West Main Street (Ohio Route 613) west of Rader Road, on the right when traveling west.
Home of William Bensinger and John R. Porter among first winners of Medal of Honor in the Civil War.Map (db m198033) HM
112 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — McComb
On S. Park Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Home of William Bensinger and John R. Porter among first winners of Medal of Honor in the Civil War.Map (db m198627) HM
113 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — McComb
On E. Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Home of William Bensinger and John R. Porter among first winners of Medal of Honor in the Civil War.Map (db m198630) HM
114 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — McComb
Near W. Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Home of William Bensinger and John R. Porter among first winners of Medal of Honor in the Civil War.Map (db m198632) HM
115 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — McComb Civil War Memorial
On West Main Street west of Rader Road, on the right when traveling west.
Our Honored Dead 1861. - 1865. Our Honored Dead 1861. - 1865.Map (db m198631) WM
116 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — 9-32 — McComb First Presbyterian ChurchBuilt 1855-56
On South Church Street at West South Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Street.
(side a) Organization of the congregation began in 1848 under the Rev. George Van Eman, and a charter was granted in 1854. The oldest Presbyterian church building in continuous use in Hancock County, the sanctuary was constructed in . . . Map (db m157030) HM
117 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — McComb Veterans MemorialOne of Multiple Markers in McComb Union Cemetery
On West Main (Ohio Route 613), on the right when traveling west.
Side A (colored flag) In honor of all who served (5 bronze service medallions) Side B major donors Hancock County Veterans Assistance Center Jack Harden & Sons Contracting Inc. K & L Ready Mix Ed Harden Excavating . . . Map (db m93663) WM
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118 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — 12-32 — St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
On West South Street, on the left when traveling west.
This frame church, architecturally typical of the rural churches built throughout Ohio in the latter nineteenth century, was constructed in 1885 during the pastorate of E.L.T. Engers. The first pastors were from the German Reformed tradition and . . . Map (db m93657) HM
119 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — 8- 32 — The Village of McComb
On S Park Dr (Ohio Route 235), on the left when traveling south.
Side A The village was laid out on August 18, 1847, by Benjamin Todd, and consisted of 18 lots in Section 26 of Pleasant Township. Originally named Pleasantville, it was incorporated in 1858 and the name was changed in honor of Maj. Gen. . . . Map (db m93655) HM
120 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — 1-32 — William Bensinger and John R. PorterIn Memory of — Ohio Historical Marker —
Near West Main Street (Ohio Route 613) 0.2 miles Rader Road.
[Marker Front]: In Memory of William Bensinger and John R. Porter ...who are buried here. They joined the famous Andrews Raid to wreck Confederate supply lines. The raiders captured a locomotive, "The General," at Big Shanty, . . . Map (db m20081) HM
121 Ohio, Hancock County, McComb — World War I and II Veterans MemorialMulford Butler Post #511 McComb, Ohio — 155mm Howitzer —
On West Main Str. (Ohio Route 613), on the right when traveling west.
In honor of World War I and II Veterans who nobly gave their lives for the American cause of liberty and justice Mulford Butler Post No. 511 American Legion McComb, OhioMap (db m93664) WM
122 Ohio, Hancock County, Mount Blanchard — Former Site of Mt. Blanchard Schools
On S. Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
"Purple & Gold Hurricanes" 1873-1962 "Remember With Pride"Map (db m193082) HM
123 Ohio, Hancock County, Mount Blanchard — Mt. Blanchard Veterans Memorial
On N. Main Street at W. Clay Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Main Street.
In recognition of all the men and women who gave of themselves unselfishly in service to their community and country Erected by the citizens of Mt. Blanchard to honor all veteransMap (db m193087) WM
124 Ohio, Hancock County, Mount Blanchard — This Historic Bridge
On Park Street, on the right when traveling south.
This historic bridge was built on this site in 1884. The bridge was built by the Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio. It was 136 feet long and 22 feet high, and was built 14 feet above the Blanchard River. The structure was a double . . . Map (db m193080) HM
125 Ohio, Hancock County, Mt. Blanchard — Johnny AppleseedJohn Chapman
Near West Market Street.
Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) (owned property and planted apple) (trees in this community) dedicated- September- 1966 Mt. Blanchard Garden Club & Men’s Garden Club of FindlayMap (db m93928) HM
126 Ohio, Hancock County, Mt. Blanchard — 6- 32 — Mt. Blanchard / Johnny Appleseed
On West Park Street (County Route 24), on the left when traveling west. Reported missing.
Mt. Blanchard. This village was founded in 1830 on the banks of the Blanchard River by Asa M. Lake, son of Asa Lake, veteran of the Revolution and War of 1812 and first settler of Delaware Township. The town and river are named for an . . . Map (db m93927) HM
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127 Ohio, Hancock County, Mt. Blanchard — Mt. Blanchard Veterans MemorialDelaware Township — Riverview Cemetery —
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 103), on the left when traveling north.
Side A (eagle logo) (5 service medallions) In gratitude to all who’ve secured our freedom Side B Peace “lest we forget those who served”Map (db m94063) WM
128 Ohio, Hancock County, Rawson — 18-32 — Rawson and the Railroads /The Rawson Heritage
On Elm Street east of Liberty Street.
Front Side: Rawson and the Railroads The original town plat of Rawson was filed on February 3, 1855, consisting of fifty-five lots in sections 13 and 14 of Union Township, Hancock County on the Frederick Keller and George J. Kelly . . . Map (db m67548) HM
129 Ohio, Hancock County, Van Buren — 7-32 — The Village of Van Buren
On Main Street at Market Street (Ohio Route 613), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The Village of Van Buren was laid out December 28, 1833, by John Trout and George Ensminger on the boundary of Portage and Cass Townships. It was comprised of 53 lots surrounding a public square, and was named in honor of Martin Van Buren, a . . . Map (db m29187) HM
130 Ohio, Hancock County, Van Buren — Van Buren Schools Veterans Memorial
On South Main Street at Dorsey Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
In memory of many. In honor of all.Map (db m228400) WM
131 Ohio, Hancock County, Van Buren — Veterans Memorial
On South Main Street at West Market Street (Ohio Route 613), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Dedicated to the men and women who have served in the Armed ServicesMap (db m228399) WM
132 Ohio, Hancock County, Van Buren, Allen Township — Van Buren War Memorial
On North Main Street at East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
"Lest We Forget..." In honor of all who have served from Van Buren and the surrounding areaMap (db m228398) WM
133 Ohio, Hancock County, Vanlue — Korean War Memorial
On Crawford Street at North High Street, on the left when traveling north on Crawford Street.
In honor of all who served during the Korean War: 1950-1953Map (db m245469) WM
134 Ohio, Hancock County, Vanlue — Veterans Memorial
On John Street at Crawford Street, on the right when traveling east on John Street.
Honoring those who have servedMap (db m245470) WM
135 Ohio, Hancock County, Vanlue, Amanda Township — Site of the Union EUB Church
On County Road 193, 0.2 miles north of County Road 26, on the left when traveling north.
Site of the Union EUB Church 1904 - 1980Map (db m245472) HM
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136 Ohio, Hancock County, Vanlue, Amanda Township — Veterans Parkway
On Buffalo Street (Ohio Route 330) at North High Street, on the right when traveling north on Buffalo Street.
Honoring Vanlue hometown heroesMap (db m245468) WM
137 Ohio, Hancock County, Williamstown — C — Fort NecessityOhio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
On U.S. 68 at County Route 10, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 68. Reported missing.
7/8 mile west – site of Fort Necessity Erected in 1812 by Hull’s army on its march north- ward from Fort McArthur, when incessant rains and mud made further advance impossible.Map (db m136824) HM
138 Ohio, Hancock County, Williamstown — 2-32 — Fort Necessity / William Hull Memorial Park
Near County Route 2 west of U.S. 68, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Fort Necessity. A short distance to the northeast a small stockade and blockhouse were built on June 22, 1812 by order of General William Hull for his nearly 2000 man army on its Detroit expedition during the War of 1812. Here mired in mud, . . . Map (db m242781) HM
139 Ohio, Hancock County, Williamstown — Williamstown
On U.S. 68 at County Road 332, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 68.
Founded In 1834. Birthplace and home of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Winner William Haliday Williams, Company C, 82nd Volunteer Infantry. Founded in 1834 by John W. Williams. A popular stop for travelers and truckers on the . . . Map (db m159684) HM WM

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