On November 10, 2018 members of American Legion Post #96 and Marine Corps League Detachment 1063 gathered here to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War in Europe and to remember William Paul Gallagher K.I.A. June 18, 1918 and . . . — — Map (db m243166) HM WM
The Abraham Lincoln Persimmon shades the yard of the Hardin County, Kentucky, boyhood home of the nation's 16th president. From these humble beginnings, in a small log cabin, came one of America's great leaders, who would guide his nation through . . . — — Map (db m250826) HM
On September 11, 2001, terrorists took the lives of 2,977 innocent people in attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
This memorial, dedicated on September 11, 2025, by the Allen County 9/11 Memorial . . . — — Map (db m298299) HM
From its humble origins in James Daniels' log cabin in 1820 to the grand structure that stands today, the Allen County Courthouse symbolizes Lima's institutional growth and civic pride. The current courthouse is the county's third and was built . . . — — Map (db m298325) HM
Built in 1908 and designed by Dawson & McLaughlin, this grand Beaux-Arts structure was named in honor of local military veterans. A treasured landmark, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the decades, it has served as a . . . — — Map (db m298294) HM
Allen County was originally Indian territory not opened for settlement until 1817, and was formally surveyed in 1820. County government was organized in 1831 and with the improvement of roads, settlers came and established communities in every part . . . — — Map (db m22930) HM
Standing in solemn tribute within Lima's historic Woodlawn Cemetery, the Allen County Soldier Monument honors local men who served in the Civil War. Erected in 1885, the monument features a Union soldier atop a granite pedestal, surrounded by . . . — — Map (db m298295) HM
George Srouf was Allen County's first appointed postmaster in 1832, at a time when early post offices were held in the home of the postmaster. The post office first relocated to a decommissioned county courthouse around 1850 and continued to move . . . — — Map (db m298290) HM
Originally Indian Territory, the United States government assigned the Shawnee tribes to two reservations in Allen County to make room for settlers in 1817, and loosely formed Allen County into existence in 1820. However, the first permanent . . . — — Map (db m298288) HM
Here arriving from Logan County in
1824, Christopher Stark Wood estab-
lished on Sugar Creek, the first
settlement in what is now Allen
County. His family and others
joined him soon. Land was cleared;
cabins were built. After only five
years, . . . — — Map (db m80276) HM
The branches of the Amelia Earhart Sugar Maple stretch toward the sky at the Atchison, Kansas, birthplace of this famous pilot. In 1932, Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Earhart was last heard from in 1937 after . . . — — Map (db m250825) HM
In Memory Of Richard Brickner Richard Billingsley Commander 1963 Dave Berggren Us Navy 12-71 To 01-80 Dan Weigel US Army World War II James F Steward Commander 1994-1995 Robert L Johns 101St Airborne Vietnam 1970-71 Ted W Hunt USAF . . . — — Map (db m237915) WM
Located at American Legion Post No. 96, this powerful tribute honors the service and sacrifice of Allen County veterans across all branches of the U.S. military. The memorial wall displays the names of local heroes who served in times of war and . . . — — Map (db m298297) HM
Winterset, Iowa is home to the first tree bearing apples called "Delicious." Discovered in the 1870's, this variety grew from a chance seedling out of row with the other apple trees Jesse Hiatt had planted.
Six years later, the tree produced . . . — — Map (db m250811) HM
The Appomattox Court House Pin Oak grows at the Virginia site where Confederate General Robert E. Lee and Union General Ulysses S. Grant met on April 9, 1865, to end the American Civil War. By war's end, over 600,000 lives were lost on both sides of . . . — — Map (db m250834) HM
For more than 70 years, ArtSpace/Lima has stood as a vibrant cultural cornerstone in the heart of downtown, enriching our community through creativity and connection. Founded in 1955 as the Lima Art Association, it began as a small collective of . . . — — Map (db m298811) HM
As president of Allen County Political Equality Club, helped organize 1,500 marchers in 1914 suffrage parade through this square. — — Map (db m298287) HM
Bessie Crayton, born Mary Elizabeth Catt, stated, "We are not marching for effect, but it is to be a band of serious, earnest women, striving to show the injustice of the present voting system of the state."
Women were not the only group to . . . — — Map (db m298286) HM
At 10:03 am, after passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 historically tried to take control of their aircraft from the hijackers, it crashed in Shanksville, PA, killing all 40 passengers and crew on board. — — Map (db m298669) HM WM
In honor of the company's
104 year history in Lima
is proud to donate
the Standard Oil Building
to the Lima Art Association
for use as an art center
for all the people of
the Lima area — — Map (db m196306) HM
The Chickamauga Black Maple shades the Civil War battlefield in Georgia where Union and Confederate forces fought on September 19 and 20, 1863. Union troops won the battle setting the stage for General William Sherman's famous march to Atlanta. . . . — — Map (db m250830) HM
In 1774, after his family was needlessly killed, Chief Logan of the Mingo Tribe delivered his famous speech beneath an imposing American elm in what is now Pickaway County, Ohio. His words, "Who is there to mourn for Logan? No one.", remain with . . . — — Map (db m250812) HM
This street follows the course of an Old Indian Trail that joined the Tawa Indian town on the Auglaize River to the Black Swamp Trail near Lafayette. At one time, this corner was the junction of Three Early Roads, Wapakoneta Rd. - Main St. - . . . — — Map (db m63077) HM
In 1964, the Detroit, Toledo, and Ironton Railroad donated an equipped station to the Lincoln Park Railroad Exhibit. The depot behind you was moved from its original location at Uniopolis, Ohio ten miles to the south. It came complete with signal . . . — — Map (db m203819) HM
Former location of East Cemetery relocated in 1996 to Greenlawn Cemetery American Township.
In 1832 John East of Pickaway County came to Allen County with his wife, Elizabeth Huffer, and family Mary, Isaac, Abraham, Elizabeth, and Samuel. He built . . . — — Map (db m105378) HM
Eastman Johnson (1824-1906) is remembered as
one of the most important American painters of
the 19th century. Most of his Maple Sugar
paintings were painted between 1861-1865.
His work celebrates maple sugaring not only as a
way of life . . . — — Map (db m173789) HM
The Edgar Allen Poe Hackberry can be found at the Edgar Allen Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, a few blocks from where the famous author lived. He is most remembered for his dark tales such as "The Raven," "The Pit and the Pendulum," And "The . . . — — Map (db m250822) HM
The Encore Theatre serves as a testament to years of dedication to the arts in Lima. Its history began with Lima's Amil Tellers of Dramatics, Inc., who performed everywhere from churches to a modest carriage house called "Stable Gables." In 1958, a . . . — — Map (db m298324) HM
The Evans Arboretum will grow in memory and honor of John R. Evans, who selflessly served as legal counsel from 1972 to 1982 to establish the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District. John's knowledge of trees and his willingness to share is the . . . — — Map (db m250807) HM
In 1885, 800 feet north of this marker, Benjamin Faurot struck oil after drilling into the Trenton Rock Limestone formation at a depth of 1,251 feet. This event marked the beginning of the great Oil Boom of northwest Ohio. The ensuing rush brought . . . — — Map (db m22931) HM
Built on this site by Benjamin C. Faurot, one of Lima's most prominent citizens. The grand opening was held Sept. 4, 1882. Through the years, many famous actors, actresses, and musicians appeared on it's stage. The theatre was close June . . . — — Map (db m93083) HM
The Faurot Opera House was far more than a performance venue-it was an architectural and cultural jewel. Designed by Oscar Cobb, it earned national acclaim as one of the finest theaters between New York and Denver. It was constructed as part of the . . . — — Map (db m298322) HM
Spanning approximately 89 acres, Faurot Park stands as Lima's most-visited park and a centerpiece for residents and visitors alike. Initially known as City Park, it opened in 1904, marking one of Lima's early investments in public recreation space. . . . — — Map (db m298328) HM
In 1885, Benjamin Faurot struck oil near here after drilling into the Trenton Rock Limestone at a depth of 1,251 feet, sparking the great Oil Boom of northwest Ohio. Speculators quickly followed, drilling hundreds of wells in what became the vast . . . — — Map (db m298300) HM
In honor of those founders and
patriots of the northwest territory
who settled in Ohio and Allen County
1803 Ohio Sesquicentennial 1953 — — Map (db m77680) HM
Throughout the Great Depression and World War II, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Redbud was one of many trees that renewed the presidents spirit during his nearly four terms as the nation's leader. The tree is located at Roosevelt's "Little White House" . . . — — Map (db m250815) HM
The George Washington Tulip Poplar was planted in 1785 by the nation's first president at Mount Vernon, his Virginia home overlooking the Potomac River. Washington was an avid tree planter, and he often experimented with different combinations of . . . — — Map (db m250828) HM
The Gettysburg Address Honey Locust stands on a hilltop in Pennsylvania close to the spot where President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the greatest speeches in American history. President Lincoln completed the 64-word oration and returned to his . . . — — Map (db m250832) HM
The Hall of Valor honors local servicemen and women who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Featuring photographs and stories of our region's fallen heroes from various conflicts, the exhibit offers a powerful, personal tribute to courage, duty, and . . . — — Map (db m298807) HM
In 1959 this area was discovered to be an almost four thousand year old burial ground of the Glacial Kame People-named for the distinctive gravel elevations in which their dead were buried. The area was once a farm owned by Henry Boose, an early . . . — — Map (db m78679) HM
Hermon Woodlands reflects the broader evolution of Allen County-from early 19th-century frontier land to a valued public resource. Originally part of farmland established after settlement in the 1820s, this land supported agriculture for more than a . . . — — Map (db m298309) HM
Erected in 1852 of handsome bricks, this house, still occupied in 1976, is one of Lima's oldest landmarks. Situated on part of Outlot No. Two of the original city addition, the residence now fronts Central Ave., known as Tanner Ave., before 1897. . . . — — Map (db m29884) HM
Ohio was home to the Saawaanookii people for thousands of years. They fought the United States, and defeated the first two armies sent here to suppress their liberty, before losing at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, and resigning to make peace in . . . — — Map (db m298277) HM
Ward Cemetery Burial Site
in the fall of 1825, Samuel McCluer
built a log cabin near this site and
began the arduous task of clearing
away the dense forest for farming.
Not until the following summer did
he learn from hunters, who . . . — — Map (db m80275) HM
In memory of PHT and the Hawg Creek Shawnee. This area was their home until the 1830's when they were forcibly removed by the U.S. government. Some stayed and their descendants live here to this day. Chief PHT died before the removal and was buried . . . — — Map (db m79664) HM
The Independence Park Black Locust Stands majestically at the entrance to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many key events associated with the American Revolution are tied to this historic building including the adoption of the . . . — — Map (db m250831) HM
Originally, The Hotel Kirwan
Built by, and named after,
Daniel Kirwan in 1928
Architect, Peter M. Hulsken,
Lima, Ohio
The Inn, Center Square
Renovated and converted by
Associated Innvestors Management
in 1982
C. R. C. . . . — — Map (db m196302) HM
In 1910, the Ohio Electric Railway Company opened this terminal, formerly the Interurban Building, which served interurban passengers until 1937. Along with offices, it contained space for express and baggage handling, ticket windows, a newsstand, . . . — — Map (db m22934) HM
The Lima streetcar was electrified in 1887 to become one of the first in the state. This Ohio Electric Railway terminal continued the public transportation legacy in 1910. The building included offices, ticket windows, baggage space, waiting rooms, . . . — — Map (db m298302) HM
Built near this site, the cabin of this pioneer Allen County Commissioner was used for the first meetings of the Bath Township Trustees in 1829 and of the Allen County Commissioners June 6, 1831. Daniel's land adjoined the original 160 acre . . . — — Map (db m29874) HM
Many of Allen County community's most important early meetings were held in the cabin of James Daniels before the construction of the first courthouse in Lima. The cabin, which stood near the present path of Market Street, was where the name "Lima . . . — — Map (db m298285) HM
The Johnny Appleseed Apple Tree is grown from softwood cuttings from the last known surviving tree planted in Nova, Ohio, by this larger-than-life American hero. John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, roamed the vast Ohio. Territory planting apple . . . — — Map (db m250809) HM
The Korean War
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
—————————
To honor those
who fought and died
to secure the freedom
of the People of South Korea
Forgotten Nevermore
by . . . — — Map (db m22929) WM
A cluster of cottonwood trees known as Smith's Grove is located adjacent to Ft. Mandan, North Dakota, the 1804 winter headquarters of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Lewis and Clark Cottonwood stands at the point from which the expedition . . . — — Map (db m250823) HM
J. E. Grosjean sparked a revolution in shoe manufacturing after noticing a worn sole repaired with a piece of tire, leading him to create rubber heels and soles. In 1920, he founded the Lima Cord Sole and Heel Company, initially operating on North . . . — — Map (db m298809) HM
One of America's largest steam locomotive builders, the Lima Locomotive Works, built 7,752 locomotives between 1879 and 1951. It rose to success building the patented Shay geared locomotive, an innovative design that became the standard for . . . — — Map (db m22935) HM
The Lima Locomotive Works, was one of America's largest steam locomotive builders, producing 7,752 locomotives between 1879 and 1951. It gained international fame with the patented Shay geared locomotive and later built mainline engines like the . . . — — Map (db m298301) HM
Established in 1899 by local citizens, Lima Memorial (originally Lima City Hospital), was the city's first hospital and remains a vital part of the community's history. For more than 125 years, it has offered patient-centered care, local leadership . . . — — Map (db m298321) HM
Lima's first power plant was built right here in 1884. This made Lima the third city in Ohio to be electrified. Benjamin Faurot constructed it to illuminate the Faurot Block, which included the Faurot Opera House. At first, it only lit the Faurot . . . — — Map (db m298303) HM
At 13 years of age, Peter Faze traveled with his family in a one-horse wagon for five weeks from York County, Pennsylvania to settle in Allen County in 1833. Here, he met his first wife Aurelia McCullough, whose Conestoga wagon from a similar trip . . . — — Map (db m298274) HM
Designed in 1893 by architect Frank M. Leech, the MacDonell house was home to Lima candy manufacturer Frank Banta and his wife, Mary. With its rich Shingle style, the MacDonell House bridges Lima's vibrant past with its present cultural identity. . . . — — Map (db m298327) HM
Madelon Cooney O'Neill
March 11, 1932 - January 11, 2016
Music Educator and Advocate
Madelon was blessed with a warm, endearing smile and unsurpassed love of music. A graduate of St. Rose High School (1950) and Mount St. Joseph . . . — — Map (db m298670) HM
The Mark Twain Cave Bur Oak is located at the entrance to Simm's Cave in Hannibal, Missouri - the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens. Writing as Mark Twain, Clemens related the exciting adventures of Tom and Becky and memorialized the cave he knew from . . . — — Map (db m250817) HM
At Brown Chapel in Selma, Alabama, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore shaded King and his followers before their historic Dr. King is 50-mile march to Montgomery, Alabama. remembered for his absolute standard of non-violent demonstrations to . . . — — Map (db m250827) HM
McLean Teddy Bear Park the first metro park within the Johnny Appleseed Park District, was named in memory of R.A. McLean. Mr. McLean began the tradition of giving teddy bears to children staying in Allen County hospitals. This park has grown in . . . — — Map (db m270244) HM
Established in 1972 as the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District's first park, this land was donated in large part by the Lima Area Jaycees. The park honors Mr. McLean, known for distributing teddy bears to children in local hospitals, reflecting a . . . — — Map (db m298311) HM
Founded in 1918 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center provides comprehensive medical services while remaining deeply rooted in its mission of compassionate, faith- based care. Their commitment to advanced care, community . . . — — Map (db m298318) HM
Set to be one of Lima's most ambitious buildings at the time, the Metropolitan (Met) Block was built in 1890, standing at a striking five stories. Its Romanesque Revival style highlights the era's emphasis on grandeur and craftsmanship. Its detailed . . . — — Map (db m298326) HM
Sacrifice
City of Lima
public water supply
Metzger Lake
Reservoir
Constructed 1946
Capacity 1200000.000 gals
Named in memory of
Lt. William E. Metzger, Jr.
Killed in action over Germany
November 9, 1944
Awarded . . . — — Map (db m173805) WM
On April 19, 1775, at the site of modern day Minuteman National Historic Park in Concord, Massachusetts, the colonial militia fired the "shot heard around the world," beginning the American Revolution. The Minuteman Red Maple stands in silent . . . — — Map (db m250837) HM
The Mount Vernon Red Maple grown at the Virginia home of George Washington, the nation's first president and commander of the colonial army that won the American War for Independence. Mount Vernon, also known as "The Little Hunting Creek Farm," was . . . — — Map (db m250824) HM
Due to the desperate need for fuel at Fort Sumner and Bosque Redondo Reservation in the New Mexico Territory, reforestation effort occurred between October 1863 and April 1864. The Navajo and Apache planted over 12,000 trees during this six-month . . . — — Map (db m250810) HM
Sam Kamin and James Howestine launched Neon Products, Incorporated in 1930, beginning with window signs and clocks. Over the years, the company grew steadily, and in 1949, it shifted to neon and fluorescent-lit plastic signs, keeping pace with . . . — — Map (db m298804) HM
Locomotive No. 779, built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1949, is the last steam locomotive manufactured in Lima. As a Berkshire-type, it represents the most advanced development of steam power. The Nickel Plate Railroad had a total of 80 such . . . — — Map (db m203831) HM
Caboose No. 1091 was built in 1882 by the Lafayette Car Works of Lafayette, IN. It has been completely restored and equipped by the Allen County Historical Society. Although much of the structure has been replaced during its years of service, the . . . — — Map (db m29716) HM
This tree is planted in honor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' 75th Anniversary in 2024. The Division of Forestry, one of the oldest formal forestry programs in the nation, works to protect, sustainably manage, and expand Ohio's forested . . . — — Map (db m298666) HM
Galvin Hall was the first building on The Ohio State University at Lima campus. When it opened in 1966, it housed everything from classrooms and offices to the library and administration.
The building is named for John E. Galvin, a local . . . — — Map (db m298314) HM
The Ohio Theatre was built in 1927 by the Schine Corporation. With its ornate detailing, Corinthian columns, and dazzling Italianate flourishes, the Ohio Theatre was conceived to be a lavish "movie place" and stage for vaudeville. As Lima grew in . . . — — Map (db m298280) HM
Ohio's first electric
Street Car Line
and
one of the first in the U.S.
Began operation in
Lima, Ohio July 4, 1887.
Operated by B.C. Faurot
as the Lima Street Rail-
way and Power Co. This
line served the city
. . . — — Map (db m79481) HM
Oil became an important resource in Ohio after large deposits were discovered in Lima in 1885, igniting an economic boom. Despite concerns about its high sulfur content, John D. Rockefeller invested heavily in Lima crude and built the Solar . . . — — Map (db m298305) HM
Cast in Cincinnati about 1840, this bell was brought to Lima by way of the Miami Erie Canal and horse drawn wagon, and placed in Allen County's 1842 Courthouse. It rang the hour, announced births and deaths, called citizens to church and town . . . — — Map (db m22936) HM
Before cell phone notifications and social media, town citizens were alerted to important events in the community by the ringing of a bell. Using various tone and patterns, the bell would announce several important events and was used to signify . . . — — Map (db m298278) HM
First opened in 1946 by Judge David Oliver, Oliver's stood out not just as a nightlife destination but also as a rare space during a segregated era that welcomed both black and white patrons. Oliver's hosted performances by local luminaries like . . . — — Map (db m298323) HM
Once home to Lima Lake-a reservoir created in the early 1900s to meet the city's water needs-this park now offers recreation, including fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking, and disc golf. Today, it serves as the eastern hub of the Rotary River Walk . . . — — Map (db m298312) HM
On March 18, 1942, four U.S. Army Air Corps pilots lost their lives within a quarter mile of this marker. Three months after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, these pilots left Wayne County Airport near Detroit flying P-39F Airacobra pursuit planes. . . . — — Map (db m156914) HM
The Patrick Henry Osage Orange tree is located at Red Hill, the Virginia grave site of the famous delegate to the Second Continental Congress. It was Patrick Henry's stirring, "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech which prompted Congress to . . . — — Map (db m250833) HM
The Borra Center for Health Sciences opened in 2021 in downtown Lima, bringing healthcare education into the heart of the community.
The 50,000-square-foot facility was designed to train the next generation of nurses, EMS professionals, and . . . — — Map (db m298316) HM
Established to meet a growing need for post-secondary technical education in Allen County, Lima Technical College-now Rhodes State College-quickly built its foundation around high-demand workforce programs, including nursing.
The College's first . . . — — Map (db m298313) HM
Dedicated by The Lima Federation of Women's Clubs in grateful recognition of the patriotic service rendered by the men and women of Lima and Allen County who served our country during the World War 1917 - 1919 — — Map (db m243164) WM
The Robert E. Lee Sweetgum grows at Stratford Hall, the Virginia plantation where the famous Confederate general was born. In 1865, during the Civil War, Lee became Supreme Commander of all the Confederate armies. Long respected and honored by . . . — — Map (db m250836) HM
Connecting the community since the 1990s, this nearly 14-mile paved trail began as a vision to connect Lima's parks and neighborhoods. Starting at Heritage Park and ending at Ottawa Metro Park, it links key destinations including Hover Park, Faurot . . . — — Map (db m298306) HM
The Rotary Riverwalk/Ottawa River Bikeway has grown to become a vital link in the Lima-Allen County community.
Construction began in 1992 at Faurot Park in Lima and extended to Heritage Park in Shawnee Township. Lima continued the trail . . . — — Map (db m244699) HM
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