This tree was planted April 29, 1898
As the 6th Ohio Vol. Infantry
with companies
E - Bryan
I - Clyde
M - Defiance
D - Fostoria
K - Fremont
F - Napoleon
B - Sandusky
G - Wauseon
A, C, H & L - Toledo
Left for the . . . — — Map (db m171215) WM
Baseball was officially organized in the 1860s. During that period not many African Americans were able to compete in this newly formed league. Years later, around the turn of the 20th century, Black ballplayers were for the most part still being . . . — — Map (db m256356) HM
On the night of January 3, 1894, Toledo's largest fire broke out in the massive King-Quale grain elevator. A westward wind from the Maumee River drove flames toward the center of Toledo's business district. The blaze destroyed several buildings . . . — — Map (db m191364) HM
This monument honors all those of Adams Township who served in the armed forces of these United States during the hostilities of all wars. — — Map (db m262383) WM
In the last three generations, breeding populations of African Penguins have decreased by more than 50 percent. They continue to decline.
The main threats African Penguins face are competition for food with the commercial fishing industry, . . . — — Map (db m228853) HM
The smallest domesticated relative of camels, alpacas are native to the Andean Mountains of South America. Alpacas were domesticated for their soft wool, which has 22 color variations and is popular around the world. A male alpaca can produce eight . . . — — Map (db m228867) HM
During World War II, twenty-eight diesel electric submarines were constructed for the United States Navy by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Wisconsin. Twenty-five of the boats were completed in time to see combat action in WWII. Four of the . . . — — Map (db m204805) HM
Range: The Amur region bordering northeast China, far east area of Russia, and North Korea
Habitat: Mountainous forests
Weight: 250-650
Diet: Carnivore
Could Chicken Little Be Right?
All . . . — — Map (db m228726) HM
The first anchors were large rocks tied to ropes and dropped to the sea bottom; later came iron hooks Eventually anchors took on the familiar shape known today; two flukes at the end of a shank that stopped by a stock set perpendicular to the flukes . . . — — Map (db m204612) HM
Did you Know…
about a very important ecosystem right in our own backyard?
The Oak Openings region!
Its home to more than one third of all Ohio's rare plant species!
Animals & You
Karner blue butterflies need lupine . . . — — Map (db m223292) HM
Art Tatum was born in Toledo on October 13, 1909, the son of Arthur Tatum, Sr. and Mildred Hoskins Tatum. Despite being blind in one eye and only partially sighted in the other, he became one of the greatest jazz pianists of his era. To deal with . . . — — Map (db m191371) HM
It is my intention to create a memorial that will be forever
uplifting, not only to the spirits of the Auto-Lite workers
in Toledo, but to all those who contributed and made
sacrifices to the labor movement in this country.
The two workers are . . . — — Map (db m217300) HM
Dedicated to the Aviators of Bravo Troop, 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of the Global War on Terrorism 2001-2011
CW3 Mitchell Carver •
CW2 Kyle Jackson •
CW3 Philip Windorski •
CW2 . . . — — Map (db m217832) WM
This clearing once held a ball room and indoor horse-riding arena. The
Stranabans used the site to host parties for their business clients and elite social
circle. The building included an orchestra
stand, large fireplaces, and built-in . . . — — Map (db m173508) HM
Golf Course in Honor of
Charles L. Deiger
Who in 1981 led the effort
to reopen the Bayview Golf
Course for the benefit of all
seniors in the Toledo area.
All seniors who play here
are forever grateful! — — Map (db m182373) HM
Bigger, Better,
Quicker, Faster!
Railroads signaled changing
times, making canals obsolete
before they were even finished.
Only five years after the first
spadesful had been dug for canal
construction, trains began
rolling into Ohio. . . . — — Map (db m173539) HM
The Birmingham and Ironville neighborhoods were so named because of their early iron industries located along Front Street and the Maumee River. This became Toledo's first area of heavy industrial development with iron manufacturing, coal . . . — — Map (db m196960) HM
The Toledo Blade is the city's oldest continuing business. The newspaper was first published on December 19, 1835, during the Ohio-Michigan boundary dispute known as the "Toledo War." The name is derived from that conflict and the famous swords of . . . — — Map (db m121496) HM
This tablet erected in Toledo's
centennial year, marks the boundary
between the rival pioneer villages,
Port Lawrence and Vistula, from whose
union in 1833 sprang the city of
Toledo, incorporated in 1837. — — Map (db m201235) HM
This Toledo bridge was built in
1902 by the American bridge
company – part of Andrew
Carnegie's United States Steel
Company.
Swing span bridges were among
the rarest in the country, and
this one was most notable for
its rim bearing . . . — — Map (db m182379) HM
Canal Terminus. The original northernmost lock in a canal system which linked Lake Erie with the Ohio River was located near the foot of LaSalle Street. Indiana’s Wabash & Erie Canal (1843 – 1874) joined Ohio’s Miami & Erie Canal (1845 – 1913) . . . — — Map (db m256324) HM
Dropping and raising the anchor on a large ship is a big job-
too big for manpower alone. Sometime in the 14th century,
Spanish shipbuilders came up with a solution: the capstan.
The first capstans were timbers mounted vertically in the . . . — — Map (db m204853) HM
Connecting Communities
The Chessie Circle, once a heavily traversed railway, will once again become a major community connector as a multi-purpose trail. Reflective of Toledo's rich industrial heritage 10 rail companies worked together . . . — — Map (db m204565) HM
Connecting Communities
The Chessie Circle, once a heavily traversed railway, will once again become a major community connector as a multi-purpose trail. Reflective of Toledo's rich industrial heritage 10 rail companies worked together . . . — — Map (db m204564) HM
Hidden under this parking lot rests a clay tennis court used by the Stranahan family and their guests from the late 1930s through the 1960s. Following a match, workers at the estate smoothed the court's surface and re-taped the court lines . . . — — Map (db m173503) HM
3,300 pounds of coal. This large block of anthracite coal came to Toledo at the turn of the 20th century from a mine near Scranton, PA. It was displayed in front of a coal company on Cherry Street for 25 years before coming to the Toledo Zoo around . . . — — Map (db m228850) HM
While Schoonmaker was originally launched with 35 telescoping hatches, she was re-configured in 1942 to employ this
6 1/2 TON NORTHERN ENGINEERING WORKS Hatch
Crane and now has 18 hatches.
This crane rides up and down the ship's deck along . . . — — Map (db m204867) HM
You are now at the stern or after most part of the ship, which is
constructed with a classic "fantail” design.
To your right you will see one of the ship's six Mooring
Winches. The green object (steel bar) on the deck in front
of you is . . . — — Map (db m204869) HM
Look down and you will see a short
white line painted on the deck. We
are now going to compare the size of
the S.S. Col. James M. Schoonmaker
to the Veterans' Skyway Bridge. If we
could stand this ship on its stern with
the bow (forward end) . . . — — Map (db m204870) HM
Just forward of Hatch #1 are Deck Winches 1&2, which were
used for mooring the forward end of the vessel. In order to tie
up the vessel, deckhands were placed on the dock via the
green landing boom and yellow landing chair. You will also
notice . . . — — Map (db m204872) HM
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care.
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will
come . . . — — Map (db m173266) WM
Rich in resources and strategically located, the Great Lakes were a prize sought by three nations in wars from the French and Indian War to the War of 1812, when the Lakes were settled as the boundary between the United States and Canada. Peace, . . . — — Map (db m204823) HM
Dedicated to the following individuals who served their country with honor and valor
Brewster J. Wells, US Army Air Corps Pitot, WWII •
Leonard F. Romanowski, US Navy Seabees, WWII •
Richard Bornhurst, US Navy Seabees, WWII •
C. . . . — — Map (db m217395) WM
Jess Willard, the 6' 6" 245-pound boxing champion, was a shy and gentle Kansas native who had won the championship from Jack Johnson of Texas in 1915 in Havana, Cuba. Jack (William Harrison) Dempsey of Manassa, Colorado, hailed as the greatest . . . — — Map (db m302187) HM
In memory of the 158 men
who made the supreme
sacrifice in the defense
of their country on May 28,
1945 when their ship, the
Destroyer USS Drexler,
DD-741 was sunk by two
Japanese Kamikaze planes
while defending Okinawa — — Map (db m217709) WM
The 1931 Anthony Wayne Bridge is truly an engineering wonder. Designed by Waddell & Hardesty, it was constructed for 2.6 million dollars by the McClintic-Marshall Company and was the first U.S. bridge to use deep, riveted plate girder spans. . . . — — Map (db m238157) HM
A boat's direction is controlled by the rudder, a kind of stiff flap mounted behind the ship's stern (end). Turning the rudder, and thus the ship, requires turning the ship's wheel. The wheel and rudder are connected by a vertical shaft called the . . . — — Map (db m204827) HM
During May 1934. One-half block from where you stand thousands of Auto-Lite workers and members of the community amassed near the Auto-Lite Plant. Aimed at poor working conditions and low wages. They launched one of the three most important strikes . . . — — Map (db m217110) HM
Propagation
Bald eagles lay 1-3 white eggs in large nests, that usually are located in tall trees. These nests are used year after year and increase in size as sticks are added. These impressive structures can grow to be 8 feet across and . . . — — Map (db m260958) HM
Propagation
Bald eagles lay 1-3 white eggs in large nests, that usually are located in tall trees. These nests are used year after year and increase in size as sticks are added. These impressive structures can grow to be 8 feet across and . . . — — Map (db m260959) HM
The extended family of Lyman S. (Bud) Eckhart (1921-1983), USMC WWII, and Johanna Mermer Eckhart (1919-1997), WAVES WWII, honors their commitment, service and heroism. — — Map (db m217715) WM
Edward Drummond Libbey High School - “the castle on the hill” - opened in 1923 to serve the growing number of students in Toledo Public Schools. The school offered a curriculum of manual and academic training, reflecting a progressive movement . . . — — Map (db m191357) HM
In 1934, workers at the Electric Auto-Lite Company and other automotive-related manufacturers secretly organized the Automobile Workers Federal Union Local 18384, American Federation of Labor (AFL), which became the United Auto Workers (UAW) . . . — — Map (db m177837) HM
Dedicated to Elmer W. Hinkleman, director of public welfare from 1962 - 1968 through
whose efforts the Crosby Estate was accepted for the citizens of Toledo on Oct. 19, 1964. Crosby was dubbed "Elmer's Garden" because of Mr. Hinkleman's efforts to . . . — — Map (db m173462) HM
Galapagos tortoise Hunted to Extinction There are at least 14 living species of Galapagos tortoise. In the 18 and 19th centuries, the tortoises were collected by whaling ships as a source of meat on the long voyages This has endangered many . . . — — Map (db m228857) HM
(Engine House Number One – marker side 1)
Toledo's first fire station was built in November 1837 one city block due north of this site at the southwest corner of Cherry Street and Eagle Lane at 519 Cherry on what is now the driveway . . . — — Map (db m121491) HM
Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad. The first railroad to operate west of the Allegheny Mountains was Toledo's colorful "Erie and Kalamazoo." Begun in 1832, the line was completed by 1836. Its rails were made of oak topped with thin iron strips. . . . — — Map (db m202714) HM
The Field House was the second building built on the
Bancroft Campus and was originally funded by a $2.8
million Toledo tax levy that was used to purchase the land
and also build University Hall. The Field House was completed
in 1931 and served . . . — — Map (db m217176) HM
Juliette Gordon Low (1860-1927) had a dream that young women could be independent, help others in need, and be responsible leaders in their communities. Low founded Girl Scouts of the United States of America with 18 girls on March 12, 1912 in her . . . — — Map (db m191368) HM
First Congregational Church. Founded in 1833, this is the oldest congregation organized within Toledo's original boundaries. From 1844 to 1913 the church occupied a succession of three meeting houses on St. Clair Street. In 1913 First Church . . . — — Map (db m191370) HM
Erected a.d. 1844.
Enlarged, 1856.
Destroyed by fire, 1861.
Rebuilt, 1862.
Taken down and rebuilt, 1877.
Erected on present site 1914. — — Map (db m300462) HM
"To acknowledge the duty that
accompanies every right"
The First
Y's Men's Club
Was founded November 22, 1922
in the
YMCA
located on this site
Judge Paul William Alexander, First President — — Map (db m173260) HM
In memory of our
deceased veterans
American Legion
Argonne Post 545 •
Roman "Buddy Frankowski
Post 5530 V.F.W. •
General Anders Polish
Army Vets Post 74 •
Jude Thaddeus Post 1675
Catholic War Veterans — — Map (db m217113) WM
The restoration of the formal
gardens began in 2008, with a
generous donation from the Carson
family. The formal gardens were designed
by famed landscape architect Ellen
Biddle Shipman, who also designed
gardens for the Rockefellers, Fords, . . . — — Map (db m173514) HM
Manhattan Marsh is really a snapshot of the past.
One of the last remnants of a much larger marsh that
surrounded Maumee Bay, the area was a popular haven:
for frogs and toads. Their loud songs made the residents'
ears ring, and early Toledo . . . — — Map (db m204610) HM
[Text on Front Side of Marker]
F. C. L.
[Text on Right Side of Marker]
George Duncan Forsyth
Lt. Co. B. 100th O. V. I.
Captured at Limestone Station
Sept. 8, 1863.
Shot and Killed
in Libby Prison.
Apr. 12, 1864, . . . — — Map (db m44765) HM
The roof of this structure was a part of the original Giraffe House built in 1928. The Giraffe House was the home for giraffes and other hoofed animals including American bison, llamas, ponies and several species of deer, camels and zebras. The . . . — — Map (db m228848) HM
Humans have been herding goats for over 9,000 years and there are more than 200 breeds ranging in size from 20-250 pounds! Goats are herbivores that grab food with their lips and only chew on one side of their mouths because their upper jaw is wider . . . — — Map (db m228864) HM
Unique on the planet, the Great Lakes have a rich history that began over 10,000 years ago when retreating glaciers carved and then filled basins to form these inland seas. Since then, they have been a powerful force both geologically and . . . — — Map (db m204886) HM
Safeguarding Our Water
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) is an agreement between the United States and Canada to protect and restore the waters of the Great Lakes. Developed by the International Joint Commission and first . . . — — Map (db m204825) HM
This tablet marks the path made previous to the French and Indian War by the Indians who called it the Great Trail. It extended from Detroit to Pittsburgh and was used by the French and British and by General Harrison in 1812. It was regarded as . . . — — Map (db m27216) HM
The remarkable part of the Reptilia Building is that it was built by relief labor & almost entirely of salvaged materials. Even more remarkable is the fact that it is a hand made building-probably the first of its kind built in Toledo in a half . . . — — Map (db m228631) HM
Historic Habitats
In the early 1800s, wetlands located in and around this area were prime habitats for many kinds of ducks and geese. Native, aquatic vegetation that grew nearby was an important food source for waterfowl – especially during . . . — — Map (db m173547) HM
Founded in 1876 by a group of Toledo businessmen, Woodlawn Cemetery was designed in the tradition of the country's "rural cemetery" movement, which was first popularized in Europe in the 1830s. This movement reflects the change in American burial . . . — — Map (db m27214) HM
Home To Jeep
Because of its dependence
on manufacturing, Toledo
suffered high unemployment
during The Great Depression.
On the onset of World War II,
Toledo industries began to
focus on wartime production,
and unemployment . . . — — Map (db m173541) HM
Of World War II who lost their lives when the USAT Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine U-456 off Greenland February 3, 1943 with 904 men aboard, 605 were lost.
Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish ✡️ •
Lt. George L. Fox, . . . — — Map (db m218033) WM
Poaching is the largest threat not only for Indian rhinos, but all rhino species. By killing rhinos solely for their horns, poachers have pushed the species to the brink of extinction. Rhino horn is comprised of a protein called keratin, which is . . . — — Map (db m228849) HM
Constructed in 1936, today's Metz Visitors Center was the first building erected on the former estate of Champion Spark Plug Company co-founder, R. A. Stranahan. This building
served as the family's horse stables and included a blacksmith shop. . . . — — Map (db m173506) HM
The timeless tradition of heirlooms refers to
more than jewelry. In gardens, heirlooms are
any cultivars that keep their genetic make-up
and are shared by generations of seed savers.
Here are two stories of famous ones.
Mortgage Lifter . . . — — Map (db m173486) HM
Founding father of the NorthWest Ohio River Runners, a Canoe & Kayaking Club. He saw a need for accessing the Ottawa River, then lead the way for this launch site to become possible. Howard was also a seasoned sailor in his own right and a dedicated . . . — — Map (db m174780) HM
Cave bears were enormous bears that lived throughout Europe and Asia during the last Ice Age. Now extinct, this species dwelt in caves where hundreds of their fossil remains have been recovered. New evidence reveals that a growing population of . . . — — Map (db m228730) HM
Human and bear conflict remains the biggest threat to many bear species.
As bear habitat shrinks and human population grows, bear-human encounters are certain to happen. Property damage, economic loss or human injury usually leads to the . . . — — Map (db m228728) HM
One of Toledo's oldest neighborhoods and originally in Michigan, Huron St. Village was considered as the site of the University of Michigan. After the outcome of the Michigan-Toledo War of 1835 the area was permanently established in Ohio and . . . — — Map (db m234972) HM
Newly installed rain gardens and bioswales will help fix
erosion problems, reduce runoff, and improve water quality
and habitat. Delaware Creek is a 1.8-mile stream that drains
five square miles. It enters the Maumee River at river mile 9.2.
1 . . . — — Map (db m217119) HM
In loving memory of William Erwin Schmertz, LTC US Army and Margaret Gage Schmertz, 1Lt US Army Nurse Corps who proudly and bravely served our country in World War II where their 60-year journey together began — — Map (db m217646) WM
In memory of our fathers, Edward D. Ebert (WWII & Korea) and Edward A. Drzewiecki (WWII) and our uncles, Charles Kittle (MIA in WWII) and Raymond D. Drzewiecki (WWII) from Toledo, who proudly served their country. — — Map (db m217358) WM
In memory of Sgt. Louis R. Balog, 5th Special Forces Group, who was KIA on 4 Feb. 1968, Vietnam. He served his country so that his family and his community may live in freedom. — — Map (db m217404) WM
Legend of the Arctic
The men of an ancient village were away on a hunting trip. Left alone, the women caught fish at the edge of the ice. Suddenly, the ice on which they stood broke away from shore and all the women were lost at sea. Long . . . — — Map (db m223382) HM
Pitched professional baseball's first perfect game, June 12, 1880 for Worcester, Mass. against Cleveland in a National League contest. As baseball's first regular left handed pitcher, he forced opposing teams to change their batting strategies. His . . . — — Map (db m309173) HM
On November 9, 2001, the Ohio Building Authority manned this Plaza and Fountain area in honor of
James A. Rhodes, four-term Governor of Ohio, who through his leadership, provided great influence in obtaining numerous projects that continue to . . . — — Map (db m170998) HM
James B. Steedman,
Major-General, U.S.V.
Carrick's Ford
Erected by
W.J. Finlay
1886
Nashville
Chickamauga
Born - 1817,
Died - 1883.
Perryville — — Map (db m44820) WM
James Colbert lived a purposeful life, devoted to caring for his family and his neighbors. James was a North Toledo resident with a passion for his community. He was always engaged in many projects, working for the benefit of others. He happily . . . — — Map (db m217109) HM
This park is dedicated to Jamie Farr, Actor and Comedian, born and raised in North Toledo, graduate of Woodward High School, star of stage, screen and television who brought joy to millions of people around the world and who always remembered his . . . — — Map (db m234971) HM
From Big Top to Big Screen
Joseph Evans Brown was born on July 28, 1892 in Holgate,
Ohio and moved to Toledo as a young child. He worked as a
Toledo newsboy at the age of 7 before joining the circus at age
10. He later toured with the . . . — — Map (db m217115) HM
Your family and country
thank you for your service
John A. Brown Sr.
Honorable Mention
AP Football All American, 1967
University of Toledo Alumnus, 1969
Decorated 1st Lieutenant
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam, 1970-1971
With Love . . . — — Map (db m217710) WM
John Gunckel dedicated his life to uplifting Toledo’s underprivileged youth. Through the Newsboys Association, he gave thousands of young boys structure, purpose, and a sense of belonging.
This 26-foot pyramid, built in 1917 from over 30,000 . . . — — Map (db m301913) HM
Judge Paul William Alexander
8 December 1888 - 29 June 1967
Judge Paul William Alexander founded Y's Men International in Toledo in 1922. He was a family court judge, a leader of the YMCA, and a humanitarian. He strived to make the world . . . — — Map (db m217107) HM
"The Forgotten War"
This plaque honors the
sacrifices of those men and
women who served during the
Korean War.
"Freedom Is Not Free" — — Map (db m217398) WM
Korean War
Memorial
The Forgotten War
1950-1953
Dedicated June 25th, 2006
Korean War Veterans Association of Northwest Ohio
Chapter 131
Major U.S. Combat Units
8th Army •
2nd Infantry Division •
7th Infantry . . . — — Map (db m175159) WM
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