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 m291522) HM
Honoring those who served during the Rebellion of 1861-1865
It is believed that this statue was placed in this cemetery between 1905 and 1913. Following a partial restoration in 1995 by Irene Grim Looker, National President of the Ladies of . . . — — Map (db m27941) HM WM
Fayette County Court House Opened on May 1, 1885, this is the third Fayette County Court House building. Ohio artist Archibald Willard, who is best known for the patriotic painting, "The Spirit of '76," was commissioned by the firm Cooks . . . — — Map (db m106289) HM
In Loving Memory
World War II
James R. Agnew • Presley W. Ault • James D. Barton • Raymond P. Bauer • Dwight E. Beatty • Robert E. Binegar • James W. Brandt • Curtis L. Brown • Victor A. Brown • Robert J. Burnett • Isaac L. Butcher • Ralph . . . — — Map (db m27975) WM
Erected to
those from Fayette County
who served their country
in the World War
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1927
1917 • Fayette’s Sons —
They Gave Their All • 1918
George W. Allen • Ralph Barlett • Jennings Bland • Harry H. Brown . . . — — Map (db m27938) WM
Granville T. Woods was a pivotal African American inventor during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Woods invention of a telegraph device enabled railway companies to know the location of each of their trains. This new technology greatly . . . — — Map (db m155940) HM
One of Ohio's most influential politicians in the early 20th century, Washington Court House native Harry Daugherty (1860-1941) was widely known as a "President-maker" and served instrumental roles in President Warren G. Harding's administration, . . . — — Map (db m27820) HM
The Judy Memorial Chapel
built 1905
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m27964) HM
Originally constructed in 1883 by the
Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton,
Ohio, this 103 foot single span Pratt
Truss was listed on the National Register
of Historic Places in 1990. The structure
was rehabilitated, painted, and placed . . . — — Map (db m121783) HM
Washington Court House was founded in 1810 by American Revolutionary War veterans from the state of Virginia. They also established Washington Cemetery in 1810 and located it in what was originally the southern part of the town. With the coming of . . . — — Map (db m27828) HM
Irish railroad workers founded the Catholic community in Washington Court House in the 1850s, with the first Mass being held in a local shanty in 1852. In 1871, Father John B. O'Donoghue purchased three and 5/8 acres of land adjoining Washington . . . — — Map (db m27834) HM
In 1884 the Ohio General Assembly authorized “the burial of the body of any honorably discharged ex-union soldier, sailor or marine of this state who shall hereafter die without leaving means sufficient to defray funeral expenses.” . . . — — Map (db m158055) HM
This monument is dedicated to the men and women who have served in the armed forces. We honor their duty and sacrifice in America and abroad. Our veterans, POWs and MIAs fought for our country; and we will never forget their struggle for our . . . — — Map (db m189631) WM
Erected by the people of this community in commemoration of all those who served their country during our first two centuries..... — — Map (db m60841) HM
Dedicated Dec. 6, 1999
[Flagpole] Presented by
Fayette County Chapter 89
Disabled American Veterans
to honor all veterans
1992
City of Washington
Towne Centre Park
1992 — — Map (db m27967) HM
