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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lakeside, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, OH (270) Erie County, OH (230) Lucas County, OH (533) Sandusky County, OH (254) Wood County, OH (257)  OttawaCounty(270) Ottawa County (270)  ErieCounty(230) Erie County (230)  LucasCounty(533) Lucas County (533)  SanduskyCounty(254) Sandusky County (254)  WoodCounty(257) Wood County (257)
Port Clinton is the county seat for Ottawa County
Lakeside is in Ottawa County
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1 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 20 — Abigail Tea Room — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Before the show or after church, the Abigail was the place to dine. Please do not disturb current residents. — — Map (db m281376) HM
2 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 15 — Administration Building — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
The first community building in the "Mission" style, this has been Lakeside's operations center since it opened in 1922. — — Map (db m281370) HM
3 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside Marblehead, Lakeside — All Gave Some Some Gave All —
The Call to Duty A call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there's never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their . . . — — Map (db m301669) WM
4 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Barss Chapel In The Woods —
Barss Chapel In The Woods Dedicated to the Glory of God In memory of Mabel Epler Barss First dean of Girls School Ohio Area given by N.E. Ohio Conference Girls School 1962 Chapel-In-The-Woods Renewed with joy by the . . . — — Map (db m281273) HM
5 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 9 — Bell Tower — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
During the early years of Lakeside, bells rang to announce morning prayers, community events and curfew. — — Map (db m281365) HM
6 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Bettinger Park Basketball Courts —
DJ Bettinger grew up playing basketball on the courts of Lakeside. He went on to become All Conference, All District and All Ohio in high school, before accepting a basketball scholarship at Indiana Wesleyan University. He was a three year starter . . . — — Map (db m279708) HM
7 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Bradley Temple — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Bradley Temple was donated in 1887 by Mrs. Helen Bradley primarily for children's programming and Sunday School. It honors her late husband, Alva Bradley, a Great Lakes ship captain, builder, fleet owner and Lakeside supporter. Thomas Alva Edison, . . . — — Map (db m279703) HM
8 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 22 — Bradley Temple — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Mrs. Helen Bradley's 1887 gift to generations of Lakeside children honored her husband, Capt. Alva Bradley. — — Map (db m281379) HM
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9 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 16 — The Brick Store — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Whatever Lakesiders needed was available at the red brick store built by Lakeside founder, Barney Jacobs in 1893. — — Map (db m281371) HM
10 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside Marblehead, Lakeside — Call to Duty Salute — Sackett Cemetery —
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303146) WM
11 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside Marblehead, Lakeside — Call to Duty Salute — Sackett Cemetery —
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303147) WM
12 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside Marblehead, Lakeside — Call to Duty Salute — St. Joseph Cemetery —
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303148) WM
13 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside Marblehead, Lakeside — Call to Duty Salute — St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery —
This marker trail is dedicated to all those who have served their country from the American Revolution to this day. Please read more about these patriots by scanning the QR code below. — — Map (db m303151) WM
14 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 17 — Carrie Barge Cottage — (Legacy House) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church built this cottage. — — Map (db m281372) HM
15 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — The Carroll Building — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
The Carroll Building has been an anchor for Lakeside's commercial area since 1905. Brothers Dan & John Carroll ran a grocery store / general store for over 4 decades. Other groceries have been here too. The Carrolls also owned a gas station at the . . . — — Map (db m279706) HM
16 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 19 — Central/Hoover Auditorium — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
This site has been Lakeside's central gathering spot since 1873. — — Map (db m281375) HM
17 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 30 — Chapel In The Woods — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
A peaceful spiritual setting for all Lakesiders. — — Map (db m281396) HM
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18 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside, Danbury Township — Danbury Township Veterans Memorial —
Dedicated to the me & women of Danbury Twp. who nobly served their country in time of need — — Map (db m279317) WM
19 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Danbury Township World War Veterans Memorial —
In recognition of the valiant service of the young men and women of Danbury Township who nobly served their country in the World War of 1914-1919 this tablet is gratefully erected by the citizens of Danbury Township — — Map (db m170790) WM
20 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 1 — Dock & Pavilion — Lakeside Heritage Trail —
From days of steamers to sunfish, the iconic dock has served as our front door & backyard. — — Map (db m281352) HM
21 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Donald & Coralen Bettinger Park —
Don and Corky met in Lakeside in the summer of 1949 and were married two years later. Every summer thereafter, Lakeside was a place for family, faith and fun as they raised their four children and spent their lives serving the Lord Jesus Christ. . . . — — Map (db m196793) HM
22 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside Marblehead, Lakeside — Donald & Coralen Bettinger Park —
Don and Corky met in Lakeside in the summer of 1949 and were married two years later. Every summer thereafter, Lakeside was a place for family, faith and fun as they raised their four children and spent their lives serving the Lord Jesus Christ. . . . — — Map (db m244228) HM
23 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Donald & Coralen Bettinger Park —
Don and Corky met in Lakeside in the summer of 1949 and were married two years later. Every summer thereafter, Lakeside was a place for family, faith and fun as they raised their four children and spent their lives serving the Lord Jesus Christ. . . . — — Map (db m279709) HM
24 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 27 — Epworth Lodge — (C. Kirk Rhein, Jr. Center for the Living Arts) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Youth came here 100 years ago to learn more about their faith. Today they come to express their artistic talents. — — Map (db m281390) HM
25 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 17-62 — The Fire of October 20, 1929 / The Lakeside Volunteer Fire Protective Association —
On October 20, 1929, fire originated at a an oil-burning stove in a Lakeside cottage on Walnut Avenue. A strong wind shifted the flames onto neighboring buildings threatening the entire block. Fire departments . . . — — Map (db m142369) HM
26 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — First Congregational Church —
First Congregational Church Built 1900 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m196795) HM
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27 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — The First Methodist Church in Lakeside (1875) —
Restored 1968 by the Lakeside Heritage Club, Inc. This plaque, in memory of the Sumner Knapp and Joseph Ramsdell family. Lakeside's first pioneers in 1830. — — Map (db m279704) HM
28 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 26 — German Auditorium — (South Auditorium) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
For the first 60 years of Lakeside, preaching was bilingual. German services were held from 1883 to 1933. — — Map (db m281389) HM
29 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 21 — Gill House — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Lakeside founder Samuel Gill and his family called this home from 1875-1900. Private residence. Do not disturb. — — Map (db m281377) HM
30 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 6 — Green Gables — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
The home of the Lakeside Women's Club has been a center for self-improvement and community service since 1928. — — Map (db m281361) HM
31 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Hoover Potato Digger & Lakeside —
The Hoover potato digger was the invention of Isaac W. Hoover (1845-1941). It was patented in 1885 and formally introduced to the world at the 1893 Chicago's World Fair. Over time, the digger became immensely popular and the Hoover . . . — — Map (db m170788) HM
32 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Hotel Lakeside — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Hotel Lakeside was erected in 1875 with attached two- story outhouse. South annex, built in 1879 for guests' servants, was razed in 1962 for parking. Maple Ave. wing in 1890 added electricity & some shared bathrooms. Hotel fell into disrepair by the . . . — — Map (db m279712) HM
33 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 2 — Hotel Lakeside — Lakeside Heritage Trail —
Since 1875, porch chairs have provided commanding views of Lake Erie from sunrise to sunset. — — Map (db m281353) HM
34 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 12 — Keystone Guest House — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Aptly named since 1888, Lakeside guests are close to all the action. — — Map (db m281368) HM
35 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 28 — L&M Railroad Station — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
During most of Lakeside's first half century, the L&M Railroad was a major way for visitors to reach Lakeside. — — Map (db m281392) HM
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36 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside Marblehead, Lakeside — Lafarge Marblehead Quarry —
The 2500-acre Lafarge Marblehead Quarry is home to over 25 rare plant species and an unusual alvar plant community. Alvars are areas of exposed limestone or dolomite bedrock which are maintained in an open state by natural phenomena such as . . . — — Map (db m248430) HM
37 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 7 — Lake/Central Park — (Bettinger Park) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Since 1873, this park has been a community gathering place for recreation, music and reflection. — — Map (db m281362) HM
38 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 8 — Lakefront Bandstand — (Steele Memorial Bandstand) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Since 1881, this space has provided a vital location for the enjoyment of music. — — Map (db m281363) HM
39 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Lakeside —
Founded in 1873 by the Lakeside Company and a Methodist camp meeting association — — Map (db m196764) HM
40 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside, = — Lakeside —
Founded in 1873 by the Lakeside Company and a Methodist camp meeting association — — Map (db m279700) HM
41 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 15-62 — Lakeside — “The Chautauqua on Lake Erie” — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 544 —
Established in 1873, Lakeside is a pioneer of the American Chautauqua Movement, one of the greatest revival movements in United States history which flourished in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Founded by the Methodist Church, . . . — — Map (db m142370) HM
42 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Lakeside Daisy —
The Lakeside daisy (Tetraneuris herbacea) is a beautiful, spring-blooming plant found only in a few Midwestern states and Ontario, Canada. It is a Federal threatened and state endangered species due to its rarity. The heart of its US. range is here . . . — — Map (db m281276) HM
43 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 3 — Lakeside Fire Department — (Laundromat) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
With Lakeside's early history of destructive fires, establishing a fire department in 1905 was essential. — — Map (db m281354) HM
44 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Lakeside Pavilion — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
In 1872-73 Alexander Clemons led construction of a 300-ft. wooden dock for steamships, the only way to bring people & supplies to the new Lakeside. Ship service ended in 1939. The dock is now 619-ft. and used primarily for recreation. First . . . — — Map (db m279710) HM
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45 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Linga Longa — The Stephens Family — Dublin, Ohio —
This cottage was built in 1936. It is a Sears & Roebuck kit house called The Maplewood. It was advertised as a "Six room and Bath" house. The house could be purchased as a pre-cut kit to be assembled on your lot or the homeowner could buy the . . . — — Map (db m279701) HM
46 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Lockwood —
The Lockwood farm is now East Harbor State Park. Edward and Lydia Lockwood are buried in marked and maintained graves here within the park. The grave site is maintained by the State of Ohio. Grave markers bear the following inscriptions: . . . — — Map (db m170791) HM
47 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 13 — Methodist Episcopal Chapel — (Heritage Hall) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
This is one of the oldest buildings on the grounds and Lakeside's first church. — — Map (db m281369) HM
48 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 5 — Orchestra Hall — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Lakeside's movie house has provided entertainment since 1928. — — Map (db m281358) HM
49 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 11 — Perry Park — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
A family park with history related to a famous War of 1812 naval battle. — — Map (db m281367) HM
50 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 18 — Post Office — (Maxwell Hospitability House) Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Between 1900 and 1921, Lakesiders came here for mail and deliveries. — — Map (db m281373) HM
51 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 14 — Richards House — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
For nearly a century, the Richards was one of many welcoming Lakeside guest houses. — — Map (db m282969) HM
52 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 10 — Ross Row — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Look around. You will see many "4-square" houses that were the early 20th century gold standard of Lakeside rental cottages. — — Map (db m281366) HM
53 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Same Time Next Year at Richards House —
Originally constructed circa 1881 by Nathaniel Byington, this building at 317 Maple was first known as the Byington Boarding House. There were 27 rooms in the building. It gained the most notoriety, however, as Richards House, so named by its early . . . — — Map (db m282754) HM
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54 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — South Auditorium — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
South Auditorium was built in 1883 as German Auditorium for German-speaking Methodists who had met in Lakeside since 1875. German- and English-speaking church conferences merged in 1933. Building was enclosed in 1931 and wings added in 1953. Used . . . — — Map (db m279702) HM
55 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 31 — South Gate And Pillars — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
For many years, this was the main entry for cars. The stone pillars on Seventh Street marked an early parking lot. — — Map (db m281398) HM
56 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 29 — Stone School House — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
From 1912 to 1956, students from Lakeside called this their school. Later it served as a boys' summer dormitory. — — Map (db m281394) HM
57 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — This Bell — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
This bell & two smaller ones in a tower here rang for prayers, events & curfew from 1884 to 1914. Initially a windmill atop the tower pumped water to 4th St. tanks. Lower levels at times had an ice cream shop, candy store, pharmacy & beach bath . . . — — Map (db m281277) HM
58 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Tower and Cross —
The tower and cross replace the structure erected in 1909 which was surmounted by the lighted cross given in memory of Mr. A. B. Jones a former general manager of Lakeside — — Map (db m282469) HM
59 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 23 — United Methodist Church — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Throughout Lakeside's history, Methodists have been a vital part of our community. — — Map (db m281380) HM
60 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — Veterans Memorial —
In recognition of all those who served — — Map (db m196761) WM
61 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 24 — Wesley Lodge — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Wesley Lodge was built in 1960 as the centerpiece of the Lakeside Youth Campus. — — Map (db m281381) HM
62 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Lakeside — 25 — Wo-Ho-Mis — Lakeside Heritage Trail — Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —
Built in 1927 to house girls and women during Woman's Home Missionary Society conferences and institutes. — — Map (db m281387) HM
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