Historical Markers and War Memorials in Whitehouse, Ohio
Toledo is the county seat for Lucas County
Whitehouse is in Lucas County
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The U.S. Army was officially
established on June 14, 1775 by the
Second Continental Congress
with George Washington appointed
as its first distinguished commander.
From its inception, the U.S. Army
has played a vital role in the growth
and . . . — — Map (db m172772) HM WM
The U.S. Coast Guard is America's
oldest maritime defenders formerly
known as the United States Revenue
Cutter Service. Their history dates
back to 1790, and they have been
officially established as a branch
of the United States Armed . . . — — Map (db m172776) HM WM
The Gulf War (August 28, 1990 - February 28, 1991) was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of approximately 30 nations led by the United States and mandated by the United Nations in order to liberate the nation of Kuwait. This dispute . . . — — Map (db m172808) HM
The Korean War was a war between North Korea (with the support of China and the Soviet
Union) and South Korea (with the support of the United Nations, with the principal support
from the United States). The war began on 25 June 1950 when North . . . — — Map (db m172791) HM
The U S. Marine Corps began with
the founding of the Continental
Marines on November 10, 1775
to conduct ship to ship fighting,
shipboard security and discipline
enforcement, and to assist in
landing forces. The Marine Corps mission
has . . . — — Map (db m172774) HM WM
The U.S. Navy was formed by a
resolution of the Continental
Congress on October 13, 1775.
They were briefly disbanded at the end
of the American Revolutionary War
but were permanently reformed
with the Naval Act on March 27, 1794.
The U.S. . . . — — Map (db m172773) HM WM
Service Members of the United States have been involved in other military operations throughout the world.
Maps 1953-2019
1. 1953-1975 Laotian Civil War
2. 1958 Lebanon Crisis
3. 1964 Simba Rebellion, Operation
Dragon Rouge
4. 1965-1983 . . . — — Map (db m172809) HM
The Vietnam War was an undeclared war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November
1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was
officially fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. North . . . — — Map (db m172807) HM
The U.S. Air Force became a
separate military service on
September 18, 1947 with the
implementation of the National
Security Act of 1947 Prior to that
Act, the responsibility for
military aviation was divided
between the Army for . . . — — Map (db m172778) HM WM
World War I, also known as the First
World War or the Great War, was a global
war originating in Europe that lasted
from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918.
Contemporaneously described as "the war
to end all wars,” it led to the . . . — — Map (db m172787) HM
World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a
global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority
of the world's countries-including all the great
powers-eventually formed two opposing military
alliances: the Allies and the . . . — — Map (db m172789) HM
This cross section of a tree trunk was put on display here in the 1960's. The tree rings are marked.
1830's
First settlers on land that is now Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
1930's
67 acres of parkland acquired at Monclova . . . — — Map (db m174773) HM
The Oak Openings Region is unlike
any other region in Ohio. It is where
the eastern hardwood forest meets the
western prairie, forming a beautiful
blend of habitats sustaining many rare
species. Here you will find amazing
diversity: sand, . . . — — Map (db m174776) HM
