Historical Markers and War Memorials in Milford Center, Ohio

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Milford Center, Ohio

1 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — 12-80 — Bigelow Bridge / The Darby Plains —

Bigelow Bridge Ax Handle Road Constructed in 1873, the Bigelow Bridge spans approximately 100 feet across Little Darby Creek. Reuben Partridge built the superstructure at a cost of $12.50 per linear foot ($1,500). Bercupile & Snell built the . . . — — Map (db m93467) HM

2 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — 16- 80 — Bridgeport / Bridgeport Iron Bridge —

Bridgeport In 1840, the first of several bridges was constructed at this location, which became known as "Bridgeport." In the early 1800s, this locality consisted of a group of log houses, a blacksmith shop, and a wagon shop. Several . . . — — Map (db m93392) HM

3 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — 14- 80 — Culbertson Covered Bridge / Reuben L. Partridge (1823- 1900) Bridge Builder —

Culbertson Covered Bridge Culbertson Covered Bridge was built in 1872-1873 by Reuben L. Partridge at a cost of $1,375, using his "Partridge Block" truss design. This bridge was originally constructed across Treacle's Creek on State Route 4, . . . — — Map (db m93429) HM

4 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — Honor Roll 1918 — In honor of the Boys of Union Township —

Honor Roll 1918 In honor of the boys of Union Township who answered the call of their country in the World War (60 names, not transcribed) — — Map (db m119978) WM

5 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — Milford Center Veterans Memorial — Third Monument in Milford Center Cemetery — The VFW Monument —

Plaque #1 Compliments of V.F.W. Post 3320 Plaque #2 In honor of those who have served Donated by Bud’s Masonry MAVFW 3320 Dale Phelps VFW 4599 — — Map (db m87050) HM

6 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — The Village of Milford Center — Est. 1816 —

In 1799, a man named George Reed first came to this spot along the Darby Creek. He settled and erected a grist mill with a mill race nearly a half mile long in 1810 to 1812. In those days, man and animals had to ford the creek, so the crossing . . . — — Map (db m119977) HM

7 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — Union County’s First Courthouse —

Constructed in 1820-21, the County’s original government seat was the first frame building in Milford Center. At the time it stood at the southwest corner of the Village Square (present Mill & State Streets) just to the south of George Reed’s Mill . . . — — Map (db m119916) HM

8 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — Union Township Civil War Monument — The Original Monument —

The block base of the obelisk contains the names of 39 local men, killed in the war. Unit identification, and place or battle where the man died, are listed with some of the names. Cities, and battles are inscribed on the obelisk. The monument . . . — — Map (db m87023) WM

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9 ► Ohio, Union County, Milford Center — 10-80 — Union Township Civil War Monument —

The following notice appeared in the Marysville Tribune newspaper, February 5, 1873: To Arms! To Arms! The Monument Association of Union Township propose holding a Fair and Festival in Milford Centre on Feb 20 and 21...the proceeds to be . . . — — Map (db m87021) WM

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