Historical Markers and War Memorials in Van Wert, Ohio
Van Wert is the county seat for Van Wert County
Van Wert is in Van Wert County
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On East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west.
These benches from "Discovery Van Wert County" Display at the Ameriflora 1992, an International Exposition in Columbus, are a gift of the Ameriflora Task Force and Lincoln Ridge. — — Map (db m191148) HM
On East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west.
Pennsylvania Steel Cabin Car Class N8. The 1951 N8 Caboose was the last major design by the Pennsy. Introduced in 1950. Restored 1990. — — Map (db m191140) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 118), on the right when traveling west.
Here stands the first county library in the United States. Given to the people of Van Wert County, by
John Sanford Brumback
In recognition of his gift, this memorial was erected by the Kiwanis Club of Van Wert. — — Map (db m12477) HM
On 1055 South Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1894 at a cost of $575, this bridge spanned Town Creek at Hoghe Road (Township Road 82) for 100 years. The Van Wert County Commissioners approved the bridge's construction in response to requests from the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw . . . — — Map (db m12201) HM
On North Washington Street (U.S. 127) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
This house designed by Mrs. Clark and completed in 1895, served as the gracious home of John O. and Tacey Viella (Baker) Clark and their children Ethel, Marcia, Laurence Baker and Robert Sydney.
This plaque is presented in loving . . . — — Map (db m191136) HM
Near East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the left when traveling east.
Bought from the Floyd Mollenkopf International Dealership on Franklin Street
in Convoy, Ohio around 1940. Pulled with a Farmall "M". Gift of the Noah Poling Family - 2003 — — Map (db m191160) HM
On East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west.
Van Wert County Jail constructed in 1891 and razed in 1989. The Jail Cells were located
on East Court Street.
Stone blocks are from original cell blockhouse. — — Map (db m191154) HM
On Stemen Road at U.S. 224, on the right when traveling north on Stemen Road.
One of Ohio's greatest manhunts ended here on the morning of July 23, 1948. Robert M. Daniels and John C. West, parolees from the state prison in Mansfield, had gone on a killing spree that left six people dead. Driving west on U.S. Route 224 in a . . . — — Map (db m69043) HM
Near North Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 1920's cabin, owned by
the Runnion Hi-Speed Gas Station
and Tourist Court, was located at
13995 Lincoln Highway.
Donated in 2014 by Dr. Tom Wilkin
In memory of
Dr. Harold and Natalie Wilkin
Restored with grants from
Cooper Family . . . — — Map (db m191164) HM
On North Washington Street (U.S. 127) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Barn was constructed to provide the agricultural history of Van Wert County. Merle Knittle and Farm Focus provided the initial donation with additional support from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. It opened in February, 2000. — — Map (db m191162) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 118), on the right when traveling west.
When local banker and businessman John Sanford Brumback left a large bequest to Van Wert County for the purpose of establishing a countywide library in 1897, such institutions did not yet exist, and Ohio had no legal provision for a tax-supported . . . — — Map (db m12426) HM
On Main Street (Lincoln Highway) (Ohio Route 118) just west of South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west.
Carl G. Fisher Father of the Lincoln HighwayCarl G. Fisher was an American entrepreneur and tireless promoter of the automotive, auto racing, and real estate development industries. An Indiana native and bicycle enthusiast, he became involved . . . — — Map (db m155409) HM
On South Washington Street (U.S. 127) just north of East Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
These carriage steps were used at the Castle built in 1898 by the Hon. Wm. T. Hughes
Returned in 2015 in memory of James L. Hillier — — Map (db m191102) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling north.
The Band Stand (Gazebo) was built in 1875 on the Court House lawn. It was moved in 1891 to Third Ward Park by George Marsh, and then to the County Fair Grounds in the early 1900's. The Trustees moved it to its current location in June, 1992. . . . — — Map (db m191006) HM
On Woodland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
R E Baxter Corp Co A 52 Ohio Vol Inf Civil War Sep 18 1840 Jan 23 1921 •
Richard Breese Co H 5 Ohio Vol Cav Civil War Oct 6 1841 Jul 31 1927 •
Andrew J Lybold 1st Lieut Co B & D 64 Ohio Vol Inf Civil War Mar 31 1837 Dec 29 1925 •
Robert J . . . — — Map (db m191099) WM
