Historical Markers and War Memorials in Napoleon, Ohio

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Napoleon, Ohio

1 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 102 East Washington — Commercial Italianate Design — Old Vocke Block —

On East Washington Street just east of Perry Street (Ohio Route 108), on the left when traveling west.

5 & 10 cent store for many years — — Map (db m236289) HM

2 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 105 West Main — Est. 1928 —

On West Main Street just west of Perry Street (Ohio Route 108), on the right when traveling east.

Unusual California Mission Style Architecture — — Map (db m157983) HM

3 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 107-109-111-113-115 West Washington — Italianate Design — Circa 1875 —

On West Washington Street just west of Perry Street (Ohio Route 108), on the left when traveling west.

Purchased by George Hahn In 1898 Clothing & Dry Goods Emporium Good example of Commercial Row Italianate — — Map (db m157991) HM

4 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 116 E. Clinton —

On East Clinton Street just east of Perry Street, on the left when traveling east.

Donnelly Bros. & Bokerman Dunbar Auto Sales 7-Up Bottling Company, 1936-1982 Founded By J. B. & R. A. Maher — — Map (db m157989) HM

5 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 123 East Washington —

On East Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.

High Victorian Italianate Circa 1881 Henry County Jail building cost of $20,000 Karst & Woodruff contractors Donated by Napoleon Heritage Society — — Map (db m185646) HM

6 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 123 West Washington — Circle 1875 —

On West Washington Street just east of Scott Street, on the left when traveling west.

New marble front in 1970 Served as newspaper L. L. Orwig & Son, Publishers — — Map (db m157992) HM

7 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 127 E. Clinton — Erected by Ohio State Armory Board — Built 1913 —

On East Clinton Street at Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on East Clinton Street.

Unusual fortress-like architecture with castellated parapets — — Map (db m185883) HM

8 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 221 East Washington —

On East Washington Street just west of Hobson Street, on the right when traveling east.

Founded in 1924 by Leo English, Earl Grieser & Earnest Spengler. First Production in January, 1925, At This Location — — Map (db m157985) HM

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9 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 535 North Perry —

On North Perry Street near West Riverview Avenue.

One of the oldest buildings in downtown district. It served as a boarding house for canal travelers. Finerty Shoe Repair 1947-1985 — — Map (db m157984) HM

10 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 606 North Perry — Italianate — Circa 1880 —

On North Perry Street just north of West Main Street (Ohio Route 108), on the right when traveling north.

J.P. Belknap & Son Nat, publishers of The Henry County Signal for nearly 60 years. — — Map (db m157982) HM

11 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 611 North Perry — Restrained Italianate — Circa 1880 —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.

Built By Henry Carey — — Map (db m157981) HM

12 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 613 North Perry —

On Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.

Unusual Tudor Design Circa 1890 Hardware, Restaurant Glove Factory, Furniture Store — — Map (db m178810) HM

13 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 615 North Perry —

On Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.

Queen Anne & Italianate design Circa 1870 Built by Meyerholtz Bros. Former Alhambra Hotel — — Map (db m178808) HM

14 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 621 North Perry —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.

Queen Anne design built by Rensselaer Hudson circa 1880 owned by Roessing since 1893 — — Map (db m239628) HM

15 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 701 North Perry —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Original site of the First National Bank until 1935 Community Bank, 1935-1970 Bancohio Corp., 1970-1985 Ohio Citizens Bank, 1985 — — Map (db m157975) HM

16 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 709 N. Perry Street —

On Perry Street (Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Circa 1870 Italianate Site of Groschner Hardware, Theobold's Department Store, Cash Quality, and Moden's Fashions — — Map (db m178809) HM

17 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 711 North Perry — Queen Anne — Circa 1870 —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

Men's Haberdashery for over 100 years — — Map (db m158000) HM

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18 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 713 North Perry — Queen Anne — Circa 1880 —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Purchased By Wm. Spencer in 1892 & operated as grocery store & tavern for nearly 100 years — — Map (db m157976) HM

19 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 719 North Perry Street — Unusual Second Story — Oriel Window —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Site Of Shaff Drugstore 1912 - 1959 — — Map (db m157977) HM

20 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 720 North Perry — Elaborate Queen Anne — Circa 1894 —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

Formerly World Theater — Street Level Home Telephone Co. — Upper Level Third floor destroyed by fire in 1984 — — Map (db m157978) HM

21 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 722 & 724 North Perry — Italianate Design — Circa 1880 —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

Built By Herman Weber Served As Dr. Thomas Quinn's Office For Many Years — — Map (db m157980) HM

22 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 723 & 725 North Perry — Italianate Design — Circa 1870 —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.

Murder trial of Major Gen. R.K. Scott was held on second floor. He was tried, acquitted & set "Scott Free". — — Map (db m157979) HM

23 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 814 North Perry — Eclectic Design — Circa 1902 —

On Perry Street just north of East Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north.

Site of Dreamland Theatre Napoleon's First Movie Theatre — — Map (db m157990) HM

24 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 828 Oakwood —

On Oakwood Avenue just north of Shelby Street, on the right when traveling north.

Formerly housed Fox Cigar Factory, Catholic Grade School, & Mitchell Flower Shop. — — Map (db m157997) HM

25 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Building the Church — Saint Paul's Lutheran Church —

On County Road 17 at County Road Q1, on the left when traveling north on County Road 17.

On February 26, 1867, Henry Precht and his wife Louise sold to St. Paul's Lutheran Church a one-half acre plot of land on the northwest corner of what are now Roads 17 and QI for S15.00. It was on this plot of land that the church was built . . . — — Map (db m172720) HM

26 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — C. C. 'Bud' Rodenberger — Veterans Park At The Bridge —

On South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Maumee Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

Front In war, there are no unwounded soldiers freedom, is never free. In honor of those who proudly served by The Rodenberger Funeral Home Family Back In loving memory of C. C. "Bud” Rodenberger 1922 - . . . — — Map (db m172739) WM

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27 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — C.C. "Bud" Rodenberger —

Near Glenwood Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West Riverview Avenue (Ohio Route 424), on the left when traveling north.

In Loving Memory Of C.C. "Bud" Rodenberger 1922-2005 US Navy WWII 31 October 1942 - 4 July 1945 Pharmacist's Mate Second Class — — Map (db m178814) WM

28 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Church School House — Built 1897 —

On South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of Huddle Road, on the left when traveling north.

Was located on the corner of Rd. H & St. Rt. 109 near Hamler, Ohio — — Map (db m172695) HM

29 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 3-35 — Civil War Camp Latty —

On West Riverview Ave (Ohio Route 424) west of Glenwood Avenue.

Front Text : "Civil War Camp Latty" Camp Latty was located at the corner of Riverview and Glenwood Avenues in Napoleon, Ohio and included Glenwood Cemetery in its grounds. This camp was named for Judge Alexander S. Latty, a staunch supporter of . . . — — Map (db m54539) HM

30 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 5 — Dogs Help Relieve Stress — City of Napoleon Off Leash Dog Park —

On East Front Street east of Hobson Street, on the right when traveling east.

Another great yet unexpected benefit of owning a dog is that they are masters at helping us relieve stress and feel calm. According to a study from SUNY Buffalo (2006), 240 married couples with dogs were subjected to various types of . . . — — Map (db m239724) HM

31 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Fallen Soldiers Battle Cross — Army • Marines • Navy • Air Force • Coast Guard —

On East Washington Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.

This fallen soldier battle cross is dedicated to all the faithful men and women of Henry County who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country and your freedom

To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his . . . — — Map (db m177465) WM

32 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — First Bell and New Foundation — Saint Paul's Lutheran Church —

On County Road 17 at County Road Q, on the left when traveling north on County Road 17.

First Bell and New Foundation The original church remained much like it had been constructed the first eighteen years. In 1886 the church got its first bell at a cost of $319.51. The same year a new concrete foundation was also . . . — — Map (db m172721) HM

33 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — First Presbyterian Church —

On West Washington Street at Webster Street, on the right when traveling north on West Washington Street.

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of The Interior — — Map (db m172691) HM

34 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Flag Pole — Donated by Super Mfg. —

Near South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just south of Raymond Street, on the right when traveling south.

In Remembrance Of The Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall — — Map (db m176912) WM

35 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Flood of 1982 —

On West Riverview Avenue (Ohio Route 424) 0.1 miles east of Park Street, on the right when traveling east.

Historical Flood Mark ↔ March 1982 — — Map (db m172743) HM

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36 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Floral Hall — Erected 1884 —

Near South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) near Raymond Street, on the right when traveling south.

Oldest building, Henry County Fairgrounds — — Map (db m176911) HM

37 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Freedom Is Not Free —

On East Washington Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.

The citizens of Henry County pay humble tribute to those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Gregory B. Wertz 2005 • Kevin H. Sonnenberg 2007 — — Map (db m177469) WM

38 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Glenwood Memorial —

On Glenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

Front Dedicated to the Families & Friends of this Community and All Veterans Back Preserving Our Freedom — — Map (db m178813) WM

39 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Henry County Sheriff's Office — Honoring Our Fallen —

On East Washington Street just west of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.

. . . — — Map (db m172697) HM

40 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Henry County Veterans Bridge —

On South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just south of East Front Street, on the right when traveling north.

Henry County Veterans Bridge — — Map (db m172698) WM

41 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Henry County's Fallen Heroes —

On East Washington Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.

World War I Ward L. Adams • Rudolph Arps • Eugene Ash • August Badenhop • Charles A. Bahlman • Gilbert Baughman • Franklin Bevelhymer • George W. Butler • Albert Debacker • Carl Desgrange • Walter Furney • Harmon J. . . . — — Map (db m236288) WM

42 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — History of DT&I Railroad —

On South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108), on the left when traveling north.

This old depot was part of the DT&I Railroad, in the early 1900's, the DT&I Division Headquarters was located in Napoleon. Henry Ford owned the DT&I in the 1920's and had over 350 employees here. The depot was moved here, to the fairgrounds, in . . . — — Map (db m172696) HM

43 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Kevin Sonnenberg —

On Wildcat Drive, on the left when traveling north.

Side 1 In Tribute to Lieutenant. Colonel Kevin Sonnenberg Class of 1983 June 15, 2007 Side 2 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 Side . . . — — Map (db m172710) WM

44 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Lloyd W. Franz Veterans Memorial Park —

On East Washington Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street.

Lloyd W. Franz Veterans Memorial Park — — Map (db m177462) WM

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45 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 5-35 — Miami & Erie Canal And Napoleon's First Cemetery —

On East Riverview Avenue (Route 424) just north of East Clinton Street, on the left when traveling east.

The Miami & Erie Canal stretched approximately 250 miles from Cincinnati to Toledo. Napoleon and other towns on the Maumee River's banks were on a slackwater section of the canal. Between 1825 and 1845, laborers constructed the canal using . . . — — Map (db m160264) HM

46 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Missouria's Garden — Garden maintained by Taylor Moyer, Tom Jenny, Phil Johnson —

On South Perry Street (Route 108) at Huddle Road, on the right when traveling south on South Perry Street.

Missouria Ritter (1844-1929) was the daughter of Joseph Ritter, the original setter of land just two miles west of here. Missouria was known for her personality and was remembered by family as kind and friendly. One great joy in her life was . . . — — Map (db m176909) HM

47 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Napoleon Lions Club — Ohio Lions Multiple District 13A —

On West Maumee Avenue (County Road Z) west of Huddle Road, on the right when traveling west.

Our History 1917: Chicago business leader Melvin Jones asked a simple and world-changing question - what if people put their talents to work improving their communities? Almost 100 years later, Lions Clubs International is the world's . . . — — Map (db m183329) HM

48 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Napoleon Rotary Club — District 6600 —

On West Maumee Avenue (County Road Z) west of Huddle Road, on the right when traveling west.

Founded in 1905, Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides community and humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace . . . — — Map (db m183333) HM

49 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Nathaniel Hartman Log Home — C: 1860-1866 —

On South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of Huddle Road, on the right when traveling south.

Built by Nathaniel Hartman whose life was defined as a farmer, husband, father, and soldier: He served his country with the 163rd O.V.I during the American Civil War. Nathaniel would later serve as the first secretary for the Henry County . . . — — Map (db m176910) HM

50 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Revolutionary War Memorial — In Memory —

On W. Clinton Street at Webster Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Clinton Street.

In memory of all Revolutionary War Soldiers 1776-1783 — — Map (db m159674) WM

51 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — 6-35 — Riverfront Industries Powered by Canal Water / How Napoleon Kept Its Name —

On West Riverview Road (County Route 424) at West Front Street, on the right when traveling east on West Riverview Road.

Riverfront Industries Powered by Canal Water. The completion of the Miami and Erie Canal passing through Napoleon in 1843 provided a way to receive manufactured goods, export farm products, and power local mills. The early industries of . . . — — Map (db m122324) HM

52 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Saint Augustine Catholic Church —

On Monroe Street at East Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north on Monroe Street.

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of The Interior — — Map (db m172714) HM

53 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Saint John Lutheran Church —

On County Road 16, 0.5 miles north of County Road T, on the right when traveling north.

St. John Lutheran Church founded August 15, 1869. The church was located here until 1961 when destroyed by fire. A 100 years of blessing was noted on August 17 1969. Pastors from 1869 - 1969 A. Beroset 1869-1871 J.P. Karrer 1871 L.W. . . . — — Map (db m172716) HM

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54 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Site of Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery —

On County Road Q1, 0.4 miles west of County Road 18, on the right when traveling west.

First Lutheran Church in Henry County 1848 - 1882 — — Map (db m172729) HM

55 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — The Dr. Bloomfield Residence —

On West Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west.

229 W.Clinton Street Home to Dr. John and Susan McEwen Bloomfield Children Carrie, William and Eva Built in 1879 in the Queen Anne Style Dr. Bloomfield started his practice in the parlor in 1879 and later moved to 106 W. . . . — — Map (db m182893) HM

56 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — The Henry County Courthouse —

On North Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

Henry County was organized in 1834 and Napoleon became the county seat in 1835. The first Court was held in a two-story log cabin located at the corner of Perry and Front Streets. The first Courthouse was a plain two-story structure costing . . . — — Map (db m236290) HM

57 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — The Parish School — Saint Paul's Lutheran Church —

On County Route 17 east of County Route Q, on the right when traveling north.

The congregation laid much emphasis upon the Christian instruction of its children. For that purpose a parish school was maintained for many years. On August 18, 1887, it was decided to authorize the trustees to purchase one acre of land for a . . . — — Map (db m172718) HM

58 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Veterans Memorial — American Legion Post No. 300 —

On Glenwood Avenue just north of Welsted Street, on the right when traveling north.

Dedicated to all veterans through peace or war that their memories will never die — — Map (db m160620) WM

59 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Veterans Memorial —

On North Perry Street just south of North Street, on the right when traveling north.

Dedicated in memory of our heroic men and women who served our country in all wars to preserve our freedom. — — Map (db m172732) WM

60 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Veterans Memorial Bench — Veterans Park At The Bridge —

On South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) at West Maumee Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Perry Street.

To All Who Served — — Map (db m172733) WM

61 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Veterans Park At The Bridge —

On South Perry Street (Ohio Route 108) just north of West Maumee Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

Veterans Park At The Bridge — — Map (db m172737) WM

62 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — William F. Baden —

On County Route 17 at County Route Q, on the right when traveling north on County Route 17.

In memory of William F. Baden who gave his life for God and country in the Korean Conflict July 27, 1951 — — Map (db m172725) WM

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63 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — Winchester's Encampment

On County Road North (Ohio Route 424) just south of County Road 15C, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.

General Winchester leaving "Camp Starvation” (Camp #3) on January 1st of 1813, the army started towards the rapids of the Maumee. On January 3, 1813, Ellias Darnell's journal noted "it commenced snowing two days and nights…it was from 20 to 24 . . . — — Map (db m235422) HM

64 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — World War Veterans Memorial Trees —

On West Riverview Avenue (Ohio Route 424) at Avon Place, on the left when traveling east on West Riverview Avenue.

Dedicated to the World War Veterans by the Club Women of Napoleon — — Map (db m160298) WM

65 ► Ohio, Henry County, Napoleon — You Are On The Buckeye Trail — Follow The Blue Blazes —

On West Riverview Avenue (Ohio Route 424) at Jahns Road, on the right when traveling north on West Riverview Avenue.

Founded in 1959, Ohio's Buckeye Trail (BT) is the only long-distance hiking trail entirely within Ohio. More than 1,400 miles loop through wooded footpaths, abandoned railroads, historic towpaths, back roads, rivers and lake shores, . . . — — Map (db m172713) HM

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