Historical Markers and War Memorials in Spencerville, Ohio
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The American Civil War was a military conflict between the United States of America (Union or Federals) and the Confederate States of America (Confederacy or Southern States). They fought over . . . — — Map (db m166599) HM
The American Revolutionary War between 13 British colonies and their
parent country, Great Britain, led to the birth of a new nation ”The United
States of America". The colonies formed the Continental Congress to
direct the American . . . — — Map (db m166591) HM WM
On Feb 3rd 1973 this building was
dedicated in honor of Lowell and
Robert Bowersock and all men who
gave their lives for their country
presented by Grover Bowersock Family — — Map (db m196323) HM WM
Erected by order of General William H. Harrison in October 1812 and became an important depository of army stores during the war. — — Map (db m19821) HM
My brother John Eutsler died for the cause of freedom; but God's son died so all people may live in Heaven forever.
-Robert Eutsler — — Map (db m166594) WM
This grain mill, which was located at the southwest corner of Second & Broadway Streets and considered one of the oldest landmarks in Spencerville, was constructed in 1843 and remained in existence until the early 1940's. The mill eliminated the . . . — — Map (db m196332) HM
The Japanese had occupied the Korean peninsula since 1910. After Japan's
defeat in WW II, the Korean peninsula was divided into North Korea and
South Korea. On June 25, 1950, communist North Korean forces invaded
South Korea. In order to stop . . . — — Map (db m166609) HM
Miami – Erie Canal
From 1845 to about 1906 barges pulled by horses provided transportation from the Ohio River to Lake Erie through a system of locks which raised or lowered boats to the next level of the canal.
Locks often became . . . — — Map (db m22933) HM
Miami & Erie Canal, Deep Cut
You are on that section of the Miami and Erie Canal where the greatest excavation was made – a section that has been known over the years as “Deep Cut.” The huge ditch, 6,600 feet long and 5 to . . . — — Map (db m22848) HM
Miami And Erie Canal Deep Cut
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1975
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or . . . — — Map (db m166567) HM
From 1845 to about 1906 barges pulled by horses provided
transportation from the Ohio river to Lake Erie through a
system of locks which raised or lowered boats to the
next level of the canal.
Locks often became sites of towns. Beginning . . . — — Map (db m166569) HM
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded the tiny, oil-rich nation of Kuwait. The United States
formed a coalition of 34 nations to liberate Kuwait, beginning Operation Desert Shield on
August 7, 1990. The United States deployed 694,550 troops in the war . . . — — Map (db m166617) HM
Site of the 86 acre homestead of Dye Sunderland who served in Captain Samuel McCormick's Company of The War of 1812
Here in 1820, on the site of the Indian town of Tawa the Sunderland family established the First Permanent Home in . . . — — Map (db m91455) HM
The Spanish-American War was a conflict fought between the United States and Spain.
Mounting tensions between the two powers during the "Age of Imperialism” peaked with
the sinking of the USS Maine, the event that triggered the United . . . — — Map (db m166602) HM
Side 1
U.S. Army
The army was created by the
continental congress in 1775 for the
defense of American liberty. It was
formally established within the
department of war in 1789.
"This we will defend"
Side 2
U.S. . . . — — Map (db m166623) HM WM
In loving memory of all our deceased Clowns from VFW Post 6772 Clown Unit dedicated to all our veterans who have served our great country in the Armed Forces of The United States of America — — Map (db m166586) WM
Do you see the little cemetery to the east, high on the west bank of the Auglaize? It's all that remains of Hartford, thriving town in the 1830's with, it was expected, a bright future, since the new Miami and Erie Canal would one day be serving . . . — — Map (db m236836) HM
After the defeat of french colonial forces at the hand of the Viet Mihn
in 1954, Vietnam was divided into 2 nations:
Communist North Vietnam and
Non-Communist South Vietnam. The United States became involved in Vietnam
because it believed if all . . . — — Map (db m166613) HM
Spencerville was platted in 1844 under the name "Spencer". In 1854, the name was changed to "Acadia", and was incorporated as Spencerville in 1866. The town was located on the banks of the Miami & Erie Canal, and its development as a commercial . . . — — Map (db m196325) HM
Canal boats carried either freight or passengers. The typical canal boat was 14 1/2 feet wide by 85 feet long and carried up to 100 tons of cargo. Each boat typically had a captain, members of his family, animal drivers, steersmen and a bowman. The . . . — — Map (db m196328) HM
Canal specifications called for the canal to be 28' wide at the bottom and 40' wide at the top. The water level was 4' deep and the tow path was 10' wide. A team of mules, donkeys or horses pulled the boat along by means of a 90 foot tow rope. — — Map (db m196329) HM
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire. It was an
indirect result of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, as well as British support of Native
American hostilities against U. S. expansion. Fought across three . . . — — Map (db m166597) HM
World War I is also called "The Great War". The war was primarily fought
in Europe and the middle east.
The two military opponents were the allies
(Britain, France, Russia and the United States) and the central powers
(Germany, Austria-Hungary, . . . — — Map (db m166606) HM
The United States joined the allies (Britain, France, Russia, China) to fight
the axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) after the U.S. military was attacked
by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor in 1941. U.S. military forces saw action in
Asia, The . . . — — Map (db m166607) HM
Uses along the canal have changed dramatically over time. The main use of the canal was the transporting of commerce. However, the canal ran through many towns and places where populations needed recreation and an outlet from everyday life. This . . . — — Map (db m236377) HM
Welcome to the Robert K. Antibus Trail Access
Dr. Robert "Bob" K. Antibus has faithfully served the citizens of Allen County as a commissioner for the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District since January of 1993. He is the longest . . . — — Map (db m236413) HM
The Buckeye Trail and North Country Trails are located on the towpath of the Miami- Erie Canal, between the old canal and CR-66A, it then passes through Deep Cut Park, a 6,600 foot long, 50 foot deep, cut dug by hand. The Johnny Appleseed . . . — — Map (db m236414) HM
