“In Memoriam”
This plot dedicated to the
Boys of the Rainbow Division
166th Inf. World War 42nd Div.
A list of names is included on the memorial. It is unclear whether this list includes all members from the Lancaster . . . — — Map (db m13223) WM
This building, the original C & O Depot at Carroll, Ohio, was presented to the Fairfield County Agricultural Society by Mr. & Mrs. James D. McGill August 1966. It will be preserved for Historical purposes. — — Map (db m61848) HM
Fairfield County quickly mobilized after the attack on Ft. Sumter, South Carolina on April 12, 1861 and the beginning of the Civil War. Parts of the county fairgrounds became Camp Anderson, in honor of Major Robert Anderson who commanded Fort Sumter . . . — — Map (db m119493) HM
United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients State of Ohio, Fairfield County Civil War
Davidson, Andrew - Asst. Surgeon - Mississippi 1863
Dorsey, Daniel Allen - 1st Lt. - Georgia 1862
Gregg, Joseph Olds - Captain - . . . — — Map (db m12157) HM
The Reese-Peters House, home of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, is an exceptional example of transitional Greek Revival architecture demonstrating characteristics of both Federal and Greek Revival styles. The house was built in 1835 . . . — — Map (db m137813) HM
For God and Country
we dedicate this memorial
in loving memory of our
veterans, friends, and
relatives who have
served their country so
we may continue to
enjoy freedom and a
democracy.
Duty, Honor, Country
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m14239) HM
As the nations first and largest minimum
security correctional facility, the Fairfield
School for Boys served over 100,000 Ohio
juvenile offenders. The school was converted
to an adult facility in 1980.
(text on supplementary . . . — — Map (db m119566) HM
In Memory of All American Veterans
These flagpoles are dedicated to the memory of our loved ones who served in the Armed Forces.
The American Veteran - Forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty, and freedom
[Separate . . . — — Map (db m12721) HM
Famous Civil War General. His brilliant military strategy was the major force to end the Civil War and preserve the Union.
Commanding General of the United States Army, 1869–1883.
Birthplace, Lancaster, Ohio. — — Map (db m9597) HM
Originally crossed Clear Creek at Strickler Road Near Zane's Trace. Rebuilt in the year 2000 by Park Maintenance Staff using 30% original materials. — — Map (db m161347) HM
Built in 1881, John Bright #2 covered bridge
originally spanned Poplar Creek on Bish Road near
Baltimore, Ohio. It is named after pioneer settler
John Bright, whose family farm was located near
the original site. August Borneman of . . . — — Map (db m119490) HM
In memory of
Father and Mother
Brothers and Sisters
of Joseph E. Beery M.D.
Doctor Beery organized the
Mount Tabor Cemetery Association
in 1945 and was its first president.
His contribution and untiring effort
made possible . . . — — Map (db m137732) HM
was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the National Park Service,
U.S. Dept. of the Interior,
Sept. 10, 1987 in recognition of its
historical and architectural significance.
Originated at Logan 1872;
moved to . . . — — Map (db m52871) HM
This building, the original Liberty Twp. No. 6 School, was presented to the Fairfield County Agriculture Society by the Arthur Weakley Family of Baltimore, Ohio, August, 1976. The original school house bell was presented by Douglas A. Weakley of . . . — — Map (db m61844) HM
These trees are a living memorial
to members who made the supreme
sacrifice for American Ideals.
Lt Ross Frazier
Lt Paul Hughes
Planted April 23 1939
Dedicated May 30 1947 — — Map (db m27108) HM
This Cornerstone
is from the
original Maple Street
United Evangelical Chapel
which stood at the northeast corner of the alley
on Maple Street between Main and Wheeling Streets
——— . . . — — Map (db m137730) HM
This museum is the product of the public spirited cooperation of the citizens of Fairfield County
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The log house was dismantled and erected by the Fairfield County Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m61842) HM
On this day, July 3, 2009, the City of Lancaster celebrated 100 years of the beginning of Rising Park and the Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department.
Rising Park was originally dedicated July 5, 1909, following the gift of 73 acres from . . . — — Map (db m35429) HM
The Former Site of
The Fairfield County
Children's Home
1743 East Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
[Placed] December . . . — — Map (db m79991) HM
The design for the fifty star flag was born here at Lancaster High School in 1958 when student Robert Heft designed it for a history class project. Reasoning that since Alaska was seeking admission as a state and that Hawaii would soon follow, Heft . . . — — Map (db m183072) HM
This structure has been
recorded by the
Historic American
Building Survey
of the United States Department
of the Interior for its archives
at the Library of Congress . . . — — Map (db m137849) HM
The purpose of the Ohio Military Hall of Fame is to recognize those Ohio individuals who served in the United State Military and distinguished themselves by displaying extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy of the United States while . . . — — Map (db m35426) HM
...commissioned in 1849 to ring the praise of Almighty God from the steeple of the old M.E. Church on South Jackson (High) Street, this bell was relocated by the congregation to their present church in September 1907. Eventually displaced by . . . — — Map (db m97373) HM
Lancasters native son, Civil War General William
Tecumseh Sherman, was a four star military
genius. He played a major role in the Union
victory during the Civil War as a brilliant commander
and grand strategist who revolutionized war . . . — — Map (db m9599) HM
Colonel Ebenezer Zane played a major role in the development of Ohio, a role that helped place it on the path to statehood. A veteran of the Revolutionary War and experienced road builder, he received permission from Congress in 1796 to build a . . . — — Map (db m183073) HM
