Bronze sculpture by
Andy Sacksteder
dedicated to the keepers
of the Port Clinton Lighthouse
Austin Smith 1833-1848 •
Benjamin Orcutt 1849-1853 •
George Momemy 1853-1859 •
Leander Porter 1864-1870 •
Robert Wakefield 1896-1900 • . . . — — Map (db m196748) HM
On East Perry Street (State Road 163) at Fulton Street, on the right when traveling west on East Perry Street.
From Fort Seneca to Detroit and the invasion of Canada as noted in Captain R.B. McAfee's history 1816.
Major General Harrison on receiving word of Commodore Perry's victory proceeded to Fort Stephenson and "issued his orders for the movement of . . . — — Map (db m18252) HM
On Niagra Road, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of
2nd Lt. Albert E. Baesel
Co. B. 148th Inf.
Killed in action-Sept. 27, 1918-Freance
Awarded Congressional Medal Of Honor
37th Division Veterans Association — — Map (db m196674) WM
On Niagra Road, on the right when traveling north.
Named and dedicated to the honor and memory of
Company "C" 192nd Tank Battalion. Activated
November 25, 1940 and served in the USAFFE -
Philippine Islands - Until their liberation
in September 1945.
Richar F. Celeste, Governor •
Myrl H. . . . — — Map (db m196675) WM
On W. 6th street, on the right when traveling east.
We dedicate this memorial
to honor these brave soldiers
from Port Clinton
Battle of Bataan 1941-1942
Bataan Death March April, 1942
Dedicated May, 1992
Charles P. Chaffin •
John Kovach Jr •
Howard M. Wodrich •
Robert S. . . . — — Map (db m196754) WM
On E. Perry Street, on the left when traveling east.
This gun was served during
the Battle of Lake Erie
Sept. 10. 1813
Erected by
The American Legion
To commemorate
Admiral Perry's
Glorious Victory — — Map (db m196686) HM
On East Moores Dock Road, 0.1 miles west of North Cliff Road, on the left when traveling west.
The Western Reserve
41° N. Latitude
120 Miles
Northwest
Boundary Marker
of the Connecticut Western Reserve.
Conveyed to the United States, September 11, 1786 — — Map (db m31727) HM
On Lawrence Road, on the right when traveling west.
Named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, U.S.N. Victor in the Battle of Lake Erie
Authorized April 16, 1906, by appropriation of The 77th General Assembly of Ohio.
National Matches held here for the . . . — — Map (db m242315) HM WM
On Lawrence Road at Niagra, on the right when traveling east on Lawrence Road.
In an effort to improve the marksmanship of Ohio soldiers, Adjutant General Ammon B. Critchfield established Camp Perry, an Ohio National Guard Military Training site on the shore of Lake Erie in 1906. Camp Perry was named after Commodore Oliver . . . — — Map (db m177753) HM
On Niagra Road, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque is to identify the Ohio friends and neighbors, who on Monday 25 November 1940 answered the call of the president of the United States and entered into active duty in response to the threat of global war. On the morning of Friday, 29 . . . — — Map (db m242367) HM WM
On Avenue H at West Lakeshore Drive (Ohio Route 2), on the right when traveling south on Avenue H.
Established as Camp Perry Proving Ground, March, 1918, and later designated Erie Proving Ground, Erie Ordnance Depot, and Erie Army Depot. Artillery, tank guns, and armor plate were proof tested here during wartime periods. Over 5,000 persons were . . . — — Map (db m192464) HM
On W. Lakeside Drive (Ohio Route 2), on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated by the people
of Erie Township, to those
who have offered their lives
in the service of our nation.
1846 - Mexican War - 1848
1861 - Civil War of the Republic - 1865
1898 - Spanish-American War - 1898
1914 - World War - . . . — — Map (db m241267) WM
On Fulton Street, 0 miles south of Rohde Drive, on the left when traveling south.
South face:Fort Sites
Here near the peninsula carrying place where earlier British traders may have had a post, French soldiers built in 1750 and 1751 a small palisaded fort later called "Sandoski." Lt. deLery reported . . . — — Map (db m241269) HM
One of 48 railroad cars sent to the United States by the people of France after World War II loaded with gifts in gratitude for the gifts sent to France by the people of the United States.
The plaques depict the coats of arms of the . . . — — Map (db m241279) HM
On East 2nd Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling east on East 2nd Street.
This stone, with indentations on the top making natural bowls, was used for grinding corn. It was found at the site of old Fort Sandoski which stood on the north shore of Sandusky Bay overlooking the south end of the De Lery Portage. — — Map (db m41341) HM
On E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
This is an "Improved" German Krupp designed 75mm field gun built in 1910 in the historic Japanese village of Shikano on the Sea of Japan under Osaka Arsenal's control. It is one of 2,900 built and one of only thirty-three in existence presently . . . — — Map (db m241281) HM WM
On Ohio Route 163, on the right when traveling west.
In 1902, the U. S. Lighthouse Service
authorized the construction
of a boathouse on the Portage River to
facilitate access by the Keeper
to service the lighthouse located on
the West Pier of the harbor entrance.
When the lighthouse was . . . — — Map (db m196750) HM
On Lawrence Road, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of
PFC. Anthony L. Krotiak
Co. I, 148th Inf
Killed in action - May 8, 1945 - Luzon
Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor — — Map (db m241286) WM
On Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
Presented to City of Port Clinton by
Homer D. Gardner Post #2480
Veterans of Foreign Wars
As a memorial to the
Veterans of American Wars — — Map (db m241289) WM
Background
The idea to send a "Thank You” gift to the United States for the $40 million in food and other supplies sent
to France and Italy in 1947 came from a French railroad worker, and World War II veteran, named Andre
Picard. Donations . . . — — Map (db m196654) HM
Length: 39ft 10in
Gross Weight: 10,711 lbs
Warhead: High explosive / Nuclear
Maximum Effective Range: over 75 miles
Maximum Speed: 2707 mph
Maximum Altitude: 100,000ft
Development took place in: 1950 — — Map (db m196653) HM
On Fulton Street, 0 miles south of Rohde Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Old French War - Pontiac's Conspiracy - Revolutionary War
Northern terminus of the old Indian waterway and land trail the Sandusky-Scioto Route from Lake Erie to the Ohio River used from the earliest records by the Indian . . . — — Map (db m241052) HM
On Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
As the county seat. Port Clinton is home to
the present Ottawa County Courthouse, completed on May 20, 1901 and listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Constructed in the Richardson Romanesque
style, the exterior of the . . . — — Map (db m224960) HM
On Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor of All Who Served In The Armed Forces
Of The United States Of America
This memorial is dedicated
to the men and women
who served in the defense
of our great nation.
Dedicated June 14, 2018 — — Map (db m171472) HM
On Lawrence Road, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of
PFC. Frank J. Petrarca
Med. Co. 145th Inf.
Killed in action July 31, 1943 - New Georgia
Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor
37th Division Veterans Association
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, . . . — — Map (db m241327) HM WM
On Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of our brave men of the Port Clinton 192nd Tank Co. who gave their lives with the fall of Bataan - 1942
Capt. Robert S. Sorensen •
Capt. Arthur V. Burholt •
Capt. Harold W. Collins
Sergt. Joseph W. Beard •
Sergt. . . . — — Map (db m241330) WM
On W. State Route 163, on the right when traveling west.
One of the earliest lighthouses on Lake Erie, Port Clinton's first lighthouse
was a forty-foot split-stone tower erected at mouth of the Portage River in
1833. A detached stone dwelling provided living quarters for the lighthouse
keeper and his . . . — — Map (db m171473) HM
On West Rose Lane east of Portage River Marina, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to those
who gave their lives
in the cause of freedom
Homer D. Gardner
Post 2480 V.F.W.
Port Clinton Post 113
American Legion
Perry Wargo
Chapter 29 D.A.V. — — Map (db m171846) WM
On Niagra at Davis, on the left when traveling north on Niagra.
The railroad has been vital to Camp Perry since it was established in 1906. Rail accessibility was a deciding factor in the site's selection when choosing locations for the Ohio National Guard rifle range. The area needed to be accessible from . . . — — Map (db m178686) HM
On Lawrence Road, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of
PFC. John N. Reese, Jr.
Co. B. 148th Inf.
Killed in action Feb. 5, 1945 - Manila
Awarded Congressional Medial of Honor
37th Division Veterans Association — — Map (db m196681) WM
On Lawrence Road, on the right when traveling west.
memory of
T/SGT. Cleto Rodriquez
Co. B. 148th Inf.
For outstanding valor Feb. 9, 1945
Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor
37th Division Veterans Association
Rank and organization: Technical Sergeant (then Private), US . . . — — Map (db m196685) HM WM
On Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north.
St. Thomas
Episcopal Church
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
1896 — — Map (db m196688) HM
On Ohio Route 163, on the right when traveling east.
This Anchor was taken from
the wreck of the schooner
"Chicago Board of Tr de,"
built tn 1863, sunk in 1900 at
Niagara Reef.
The two cleats were taken
from the old convict ship,
"Success," built in 1790 and
burned near here in 1946.
. . . — — Map (db m196747) HM
On E. State Street, on the left when traveling east.
This memorial is in tribute
to all firefighters
and first responders
worldwide who have
answered their last call.
Here stands the original Port Clinton Fire Bell
which was cast in 1877. This Bell called to duty
the Firefighters and First . . . — — Map (db m196758) HM
On Adams Street at Adams Street, on the right when traveling east on Adams Street.
This millstone originally
located on the property of
Col. S. M. Lockwood on the
North Shore of Sandusky Bay
was used in the early process
of grinding gypsum, which was
first discovered in Ohio in 1821. — — Map (db m196687) HM
On Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
This star and eternal flame
is dedicated to the Gold Star
Mothers Organization and the
Sons of the area who lost their
lives in the service of their
country and to all men and women
who served their country in the armed
services. The flame is . . . — — Map (db m196715) WM
On Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north.
This podium and flag poles were donated by the Military Affairs Committee of Port Clinton in memory of our departed comrades who served our country. — — Map (db m241328) WM
On East Perry Street (State Road 163) at Fulton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Perry Street.
Captain Barclay's British Fleet transporting General Proctor's British army sailed up the Sandusky River to make their assault on Fort Stephenson August 1st and 2nd 1813 of which General Sherman wrote:
"The defense of Fort Stephenson by Croghan . . . — — Map (db m165786) HM
Near East State Road (County Road 8) at Gypsum Road, on the right when traveling west.
In 1936, Milton Hersberger, an early barnstormer and accomplished aviator, purchased the first Ford Tri-Motor to be used for air service to the nearby Lake Erie Islands. Affectionately known as the "Tin Goose," the legendary all-metal Ford Tri-Motor . . . — — Map (db m177752) HM
