On South Maple Street (Ohio Route 45) at U.S. 322, on the right when traveling north on South Maple Street.
Adna R. Chaffee was born in Orwell on April 14, 1842, and grew up on the family farm. He left home in 1861 to pursue a career in the military, enlisting first in the 6th U.S. Cavalry for service in the Civil War. Distinguishing himself in many . . . — — Map (db m268109) HM
On North Maple Street (Ohio Route 45) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on North Maple Street.
"In appearance and character he was a grim and determined man; but always just and humane. Wholly devoid of selfish ambition, his rise was due to outstanding merit alone". (Col. T. M. Spaulding, U. S. Army. Scribner's American Bbiography).
Civil . . . — — Map (db m270458) HM WM
On North Maple Street (Ohio Route 45) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on North Maple Street.
Settlement of Orwell was made by Apollos R. Paine April 1, 1817.
Organized as a township July 4, 1826.
First township officers:
Trustees: Alanson Spalding, Joseph Chandler, Jr., Salmon Chandler.
Township Clerk: Lyman Richards. Township . . . — — Map (db m270465) HM WM
On South Maple Street (U.S. 322) at East Main Street ( Route 45), on the right when traveling north on South Maple Street.
In honored memory
of those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in World War I
Corporal
★Calvin G. Sanger
U.S. Army
In honored memory
of those who served
our country
in World War I
U. S. Army
Bell, Floyd M. • Bell, Ford . . . — — Map (db m270454) WM
On North Maple Street (Ohio Route 45) at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on North Maple Street.
Dedicated to all members of our
community who have served in our nations
armed forces during its times of need.
Korea
June 25, 1950 - Jan 31 1955
Vietnam
Dec 22 1961 - May 7 1975
Lebanon
Aug 24 1982
Grenada
July 31 1984
Panama . . . — — Map (db m270467) WM
On South Maple Street (Ohio Route 45) at East Main Street (U.S. 322), on the right when traveling north on South Maple Street.
Five months after the start of the Civil War, in early September of 1861, near this spot at the town hall, a patriotic rally occurred. "The house was crowded and intense excitement prevailed, and after listening to patriotic speeches for a short . . . — — Map (db m270456) HM WM
On North Maple Street (Ohio Route 45) at East Main Street (U.S. 322) when traveling west on North Maple Street.
In honored memory
of those who made
the supreme sacrifice
in World War II
Staff Sergeant ★Donald H. Childs U. S. Army
Private ★George E. Eves U.S. Army
Private First Class ★J. Neal Rogers U.S. Marine . . . — — Map (db m270576) WM
