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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Logan, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Hocking 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 Hocking County, OH (47) Athens County, OH (89) Fairfield County, OH (97) Perry County, OH (53) Pickaway County, OH (81) Ross County, OH (145) Vinton County, OH (30)  HockingCounty(47) Hocking County (47)  AthensCounty(89) Athens County (89)  FairfieldCounty(97) Fairfield County (97)  PerryCounty(53) Perry County (53)  PickawayCounty(81) Pickaway County (81)  RossCounty(145) Ross County (145)  VintonCounty(30) Vinton County (30)
Logan is the county seat for Hocking County
Logan is in Hocking County
Hocking County (47)  ►
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1 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — 1st SGT Michael C. "Scap" Scaparrotti —
On Radio Lane 0.2 miles south of East Front Street, on the right when traveling south.
Mar. 6, 1919 to Nov. 16, 1999 This "Duster" is dedicated to the memory of our brother in Arms. "Scap" entered the service Nov. 27, 1940 and served in various units until Mar. 5, 1979 while serving as a member of Battery A 2nd AW BTN SP 174th . . . — — Map (db m306023) WM
2 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan, Falls Township — American Legion Post No. 78 Veterans Memorial —
Near Ohio 664, on the left when traveling east.
To those who served World War I Apr. 6, 1917 Nov. 11, 1918 To those who served World War II Dec. 7, 1941 Dec. 31, 1946 To those who served Korean War June 27, 1950 Jan. 31, 1955 To those who served Vietnam War Aug. 5, 1964 May 7, . . . — — Map (db m238533) WM
3 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Aqueduct Park —
On East Front Street 0.2 miles west of Radio Lane, on the left when traveling west.
The aqueduct was opened as a part of the Ohio-Erie Canal in 1840. Supported by an archway of heavy sandstone blocks quarried nearby, the aqueduct carried the canal water and canal boats over Old Town Creek. Dedicated to the memory of . . . — — Map (db m306015) HM
4 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Cedar Falls — Hocking Hills State Park & Forest —
Near Ohio Route 374 1.9 miles Route 664.
In terms of sheer amount of water, Cedar Falls is the most abundant waterfall in the entire park. Queer Creek cascades down the face of the rock in a tremendous display of the power of water. In fact, it was the early visitors that gave the falls . . . — — Map (db m138969) HM
5 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Cedar Falls Bent Bridge — Hocking Hills State Park & Forest —
Near Ohio Route 374 1.9 miles south of Route 664.
In January of 1998 something happened here at Hocking State Park which only occurs roughly every 100 years—a flood of massive proportions! As the water ripped its way through the gorge it destroyed and removed almost all of structures while . . . — — Map (db m138966) HM
6 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan, Falls Township — 8-37 — Colonel Charles Young’s Historic Ride to Washington / Logan, Ohio: The Third Night’s Stop —
On West Hunter Street at North Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hunter Street.
Colonel Charles Young’s Historic Ride to Washington. In 1918, Charles Young made a desperate attempt to convince the U.S. Army that he was fit for duty. The Army’s highest-ranking Black officer, he had been medically retired and not given a . . . — — Map (db m304744) HM
7 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Falls Mill Bridge —
On Ohio Route 664 at River Street (County Road 13), on the left when traveling east on Ohio Route 664.
The previous bridge at this location was a 250 foot long, steel Pennsylvania truss. It was originally built in 1914 by the Pennsylvania Bridge Company and located in Hamilton County. In 1956 it was moved for reuse at this location to carry State . . . — — Map (db m96062) HM
8 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — The First Game —
On Ohio Route 328 0.6 miles south of U.S. 33, on the left when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m306146) HM
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9 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Hocking County Civil War Memorial —
On Main Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In memory of the Boys in Blue of Hocking County 1861 - 1865 — — Map (db m19058) WM
10 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Hocking County Desert Storm Memorial —
On Main Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In honor of the men and women of Hocking County who served in Operation Desert Storm January 16, 1991 — — Map (db m19111) WM
11 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Hocking County Iraqi Freedom Memorial —
On Main Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In honor of all military personnel who have served in or supported Operation Iraqi Freedom — — Map (db m19114) WM
12 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Hocking County Korean War Memorial —
On Main Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In memory of those that served Jack E Angel Gerald P Keck Lawrence A Smith Kenneth L Strickland You Are Not Forgotten — — Map (db m19115) WM
13 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Hocking County Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This memorial stands as a symbol of recognition, honoring those who served the United States in Vietnam. — — Map (db m19112) WM
14 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Logan —
On South Mulberry Street (Ohio Route 93) at U.S. 33, on the left when traveling north on South Mulberry Street.
Founded in 1816 by Governor Thomas Worthington who established Logan's first mills — — Map (db m306011) HM
15 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Logan City Hall —
On South Mulberry Street (Ohio Route 93) just south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building originally erected in 1847, was restored to its former appearance in 1994 and has been the seat of Logan Municipal Government since 1882. — — Map (db m195119) HM
16 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Logan High School Bell —
On North Market Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Market Street.
This bell served two Logan High Schools on this hilltop location from 1861 to 2008. This monument is dedicated to the students and staff of that era. — — Map (db m306019) HM
17 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Logan High School Entablature —
On Ohio Route 328 0.6 miles south of U.S. 33, on the left when traveling south.
The entablature above the main entry gate to Chieftain Stadium came from the former Logan High School, "High on the Hill" in the City of Logan. This school served our communities from 1910 to 2008. — — Map (db m306143) HM
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18 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan, Falls Township — Logan High Schools Bell Monument —
On North Market Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Market Street.
This bell served two Logan High Schools on this hilltop location from 1861 to 2008. This monument is dedicated to the students and staff of that era. — — Map (db m312265) HM
19 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Mausoleum in Memory of Nils Louis Christian Kachelmacher —
On Walhonding Avenue at Gabrial Lane, on the right when traveling north on Walhonding Avenue.
Known as the Norwegian Count, Nils Louis Christian Kachelmacher was born in Oslo, Norway of wealthy parentage. He immigrated to the United States at age 21 and was responsible for industrial growth in the Hocking Valley and expansion of the town of . . . — — Map (db m271287) HM
20 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — McCarthy-Blosser-Dillon Building —
On West Main Street west of North Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m195118) HM
21 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan, Falls Township — Native American and Pioneer Garden —
On Welcome Center Drive south of Route 664, on the right when traveling south.
In this garden, we've tried to re-create what our ancestors might have planted and depended upon. At first glance, you may think that this is a pretty "wild" garden. But there are reasons why it doesn't look like the gardens you are used to . . . — — Map (db m277696) HM
22 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — 7-37 — Nils Louis Christian Kachelmacher —
On Falls Street (Ohio Route 93) just south of South Mulberry Street ( Route 93), on the right when traveling south.
Known as the Norwegian Count, Nils Louis Christian Kachelmacher was born in Oslo, Norway of wealthy parentage. He immigrated to the United States at age 21 and was responsible for industrial growth in the Hocking Valley and expansion of the town . . . — — Map (db m119652) HM
23 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Old Man’s Cave — Hocking Hills State Park & Forest —
Near Ohio Route 664 10 miles south of U.S. 33.
The recess of Old Man’s Cave is the most famous feature in the park. It is located on a vertical cliff 75 feet above the stream and measures 250 feet long and 50 feet high. The spectacular recessed caves seen throughout the park are examples of . . . — — Map (db m138973) HM
24 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Oldtown Culvert —
Near East Front Street 0.2 miles west of Radio Lane, on the left when traveling west.
This culvert carried the Hocking Canal over Oldtown Creek. This structure was built by 1840 and still in perfect shape after 180 years. Both sides on the top of the culvert have walls built up at least 4 feet high that allowed the water flowing . . . — — Map (db m306123) HM
25 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Our Inspirations —
On Ohio Route 374/664 0.3 miles west of Hocking Hills State Park Cabins, on the right when traveling east.
The greatest thing we can do is inspire young minds… - John Glenn
John Glenn was born in 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio. After a career as a pilot for the US Marine Corps, and as a test pilot, he was selected to . . . — — Map (db m166300) HM
26 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church —
On North Market Street at North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Market Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1897 - 98 — — Map (db m306129) HM
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27 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — The Scaparrotti Veterans Bridge —
On Chieftain Drive (County Road 33A) 0.1 miles west of Enterprise Iles Road (County Road 31), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to: General Curtis Michael Scaparrotti, First Sergeant Michael C. Scaparrotti and all past, present, and future veterans from Hocking County who served in all branches of the Armed Forces. — — Map (db m166301) WM
28 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Sphinx Head — Hocking Hills State Park & Forest —
Near Ohio 664 Scenic.
If you look downstream and up on the north wall you will see the distinctive face known as the “Sphinx Head” protruding and overseeing the plunge down to Lower Falls. The wind and water erosion has worked hard to produce this unique . . . — — Map (db m138975) HM
29 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — 6-37 — Tessa Sweazy Webb — Founder of Ohio Poetry Day —
On East Hunter Street (Route 93) at North Culver Street and Zanesville Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Hunter Street.
Born in 1886 on a farm near Logan, Tessa Sweazy Webb was a teacher at the Hocking County Children’s Home where she began writing poetry. By 1924 she had become well known across the state and nation for her published works. Under Webb’s successful . . . — — Map (db m11550) HM
30 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — 1-37 — Thomas Worthington — Founder of Logan —
On Main Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Worthington (1773–1827), land developer as well as statesman, laid out the village of Logan, beginning on June 27, 1816, while he was Governor of Ohio. This lot was set aside by him to be used as a public market place. Worthington became a member . . . — — Map (db m9624) HM
31 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — U.S.S. Hocking —
On South Market Street south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor of the U.S.S. Hocking APA-121 and all who served on board Commissioned October 22, 1944 Decommissioned May 10, 1946 Received 2 Battle Stars For World War II Iwo Jima Okinawa Dedicated on U.S.S. . . . — — Map (db m195115) WM
32 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Veterans Memorial —
On South Market Street just south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all U.S. service men and women past and present — — Map (db m195117) WM
33 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Veterans Memorial —
On West Jennison Avenue at North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Jennison Avenue.
Dedicated to all who rendered service to our country in war and peace Army • Navy • Air Corps • Marines — — Map (db m306016) WM
34 ► Ohio, Hocking County, Logan — Whispering Cave — The Geology of the Hocking Hills Region — Hocking Hills State Park & Forest —
Near Lodge Road 1 mile south of Route 665.
Here is where hikers can witness the power of water in the Hocking Hills. Looking out from within this cave with its very steep waits and loose boulders, the actual formation of a young sandstone gorge is taking place as the water slowly digs . . . — — Map (db m139145) HM
 
 
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Oct. 24, 2026