On behalf of a Grateful Nation, City and the Villages of Van Wert, Ohio, we dedicate these monuments to the men and women who have answered the call to our Country, and Community. Veteran or First Responder each one of you have shown the love of . . . — — Map (db m309334) WM
The Barn was constructed to provide the agricultural history of Van Wert County. Merle Knittle and Farm Focus provided the initial donation with additional support from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. It opened in February, 2000. — — Map (db m191162) HM
These benches from "Discovery Van Wert County" Display at the Ameriflora 1992, an International Exposition in Columbus, are a gift of the Ameriflora Task Force and Lincoln Ridge. — — Map (db m191148) HM
When local banker and businessman John Sanford Brumback left a large bequest to Van Wert County for the purpose of establishing a countywide library in 1897, such institutions did not yet exist, and Ohio had no legal provision for a tax-supported . . . — — Map (db m12426) HM
Pennsylvania Steel Cabin Car Class N8. The 1951 N8 Caboose was the last major design by the Pennsy. Introduced in 1950. Restored 1990. — — Map (db m191140) HM
Here stands the first county library in the United States. Given to the people of Van Wert County, by
John Sanford Brumback
In recognition of his gift, this memorial was erected by the Kiwanis Club of Van Wert. — — Map (db m12477) HM
History
Hiestand Woods holds a prominent place in the Van Wert community. The park and preserve were established from a section of a 78-acre tract belonging to William "Billy" H. Hiestand. Following Billy's passing in 1919, his two . . . — — Map (db m302812) HM
Carl G. Fisher Father of the Lincoln HighwayCarl G. Fisher was an American entrepreneur and tireless promoter of the automotive, auto racing, and real estate development industries. An Indiana native and bicycle enthusiast, he became involved . . . — — Map (db m155409) HM
Built in 1894 at a cost of $575, this bridge spanned Town Creek at Hoghe Road (Township Road 82) for 100 years. The Van Wert County Commissioners approved the bridge's construction in response to requests from the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw . . . — — Map (db m283299) HM
This house designed by Mrs. Clark and completed in 1895, served as the gracious home of John O. and Tacey Viella (Baker) Clark and their children Ethel, Marcia, Laurence Baker and Robert Sydney.
This plaque is presented in loving . . . — — Map (db m191136) HM
Bought from the Floyd Mollenkopf International Dealership on Franklin Street
in Convoy, Ohio around 1940. Pulled with a Farmall "M". Gift of the Noah Poling Family - 2003 — — Map (db m191160) HM
Van Wert County Jail constructed in 1891 and razed in 1989. The Jail Cells were located
on East Court Street.
Stone blocks are from original cell blockhouse. — — Map (db m191154) HM
One of Ohio's greatest manhunts ended here on the morning of July 23, 1948. Robert M. Daniels and John C. West, parolees from the state prison in Mansfield, had gone on a killing spree that left six people dead. Driving west on U.S. Route 224 in a . . . — — Map (db m69043) HM
The 1920's cabin, owned by
the Runnion Hi-Speed Gas Station
and Tourist Court, was located at
13995 Lincoln Highway.
Donated in 2014 by Dr. Tom Wilkin
In memory of
Dr. Harold and Natalie Wilkin
Restored with grants from
Cooper Family . . . — — Map (db m191164) 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 m302798) HM
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. — — Map (db m302807) WM
These carriage steps were used at the Castle built in 1898 by the Hon. Wm. T. Hughes
Returned in 2015 in memory of James L. Hillier — — Map (db m191102) HM
To the memory of
these boys from Van Wert
County who made the
supreme sacrifice in the
World War 1914 - 1918
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends"
St. John XV-XIII
Charles . . . — — Map (db m309335) WM
Greater love hath no man than this
that a man lay down his life for his friends
World War II
Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946
John Arn Loren Rice Theo Sharp Howard Volk Frank Yakos Earl E Yoh Ervin Avery Ted Paullus Wayne . . . — — Map (db m302804) WM
The Band Stand (Gazebo) was built in 1875 on the Court House lawn. It was moved in 1891 to Third Ward Park by George Marsh, and then to the County Fair Grounds in the early 1900's. The Trustees moved it to its current location in June, 1992. . . . — — Map (db m191006) HM
This monument is a tribute to all those afflicted with PTSD who have served in the united states armed services and have sacrificed their lives beyond the limits of active duty
Not all wounds are visible.
22 to None
You are not forgotten . . . — — Map (db m309331) WM
R E Baxter Corp Co A 52 Ohio Vol Inf Civil War Sep 18 1840 Jan 23 1921
Richard Breese Co H 5 Ohio Vol Cav Civil War Oct 6 1841 Jul 31 1927
Andrew J Lybold 1st Lieut Co B & D 64 Ohio Vol Inf Civil War Mar 31 1837 Dec 29 1925
Robert J . . . — — Map (db m297698) WM
