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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Side A : "General James Birdseye McPherson"
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 . . . — — Map (db m31737) HM
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
Dedicated to the memory of James Birdseye McPherson Born at Clyde, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1828, Graduated from West Point, 1853; Appoited Brevet Second Lieutenant of Engineers 1853; Appointed Captain Aug. 6, 1861; Served in the field at the opening of the . . . — — Map (db m20473) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Major Ball’s Squadron 2nd Light Dragoons U.S. Army while escorting Col. Wells 17th U.S. Infantry from Major General Harrison’s headquarters at Fort Seneca to relieve Major Croghan of the command of Fort Stephenson for alleged insubordination in . . . — — Map (db m17967) HM
"I couldn't get what I Wonted to soy into words, so I decided to do it in pointing…"
Bernadine taught herself to make art and created paintings of her treasured childhood memories and people she most admired.
In . . . — — Map (db m195195) HM
In honor of - Captain Samuel Thomson, - wounded at Lundy’s 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 m141384) HM
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
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
Lt. Colonel Wm. C. Shortt, Lt. J.G. Gordon, 1 sergeant, 1 drummer, and 21 rank and file of the 41st Regiment, British regulars, who died in the assault on Fort Stephenson, August 2, 1813, and the succeeding amity between the contending nations. — — Map (db m18291) HM WM
PFC Robert L. Blair USA KC •
2nd LT William J. Bumgarner USA WWII •
PFC Clarence J. Burkett USA WWII •
PFC Carl R. Clymer USA WWII •
MAJ Warren T. Curtis USA WWII •
PFC Seymour Donnell USA WWII •
2nd LT Laurel E. Gibson USA AC WWII • . . . — — Map (db m219100) WM
Indian Gantlet and Race Course
»»««
From the present State Street
to the railroad bridge was
a famous Indian race track
and gantlet run by captives.
James Whittaker ran it so
well that he was adopted and
given . . . — — Map (db m31692) HM
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