Historical Markers and War Memorials in Convoy, Ohio
Van Wert is the county seat for Van Wert County
Convoy is in Van Wert County
Van Wert County(78) ► ADJACENT TO VAN WERT COUNTY Allen County(177) ► Auglaize County(222) ► Mercer County(129) ► Paulding County(40) ► Putnam County(77) ► Adams County, Indiana(29) ► Allen County, Indiana(148) ►
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Convoy
Opera House
City Hall
Firehouse
circa 1901
has been placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the
Interior — — Map (db m191046) HM
Here Lies Robert Nesbitt. This is the grave site of Robert Nesbitt, an immigrant from Convoy, Ireland who named Convoy, Ohio after his home town. In 2010, the Convoy Community Foundation, Convoy Lions Club, Convoy Business Association, and . . . — — Map (db m178428) HM
"The Man Who Named Convoy, Ohio"
Robert Nesbitt was born in Convoy of Donegal Ireland in December of 1810. Nesbitt emigrated to the United States and moved to Van Wert County in the late 1830's. In 1939, Nesbit(t) purchased 120 acres . . . — — Map (db m69041) HM