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By J. J. Prats, June 13, 2019
Manchester Founders Cemetery side or marker
1 Ohio, Adams County, Manchester — 13-1 — Israel Donalson / Manchester Founders CemeteryMember of the First Constitutional Convention of Ohio / 1791-1888
On 2nd Street (U.S. 52) west of Jack Roush Way, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Israel Donalson, member of the First Constitutional Convention of Ohio. In May 1800, Congress passed an act building the Northwest Territory, with the western division becoming Indiana Territory and the eastern called the Territory of the . . . Map (db m136539) HM
2 Ohio, Adams County, Manchester — Jeremiah Ellis1789-1857
Near East 8th Street, 0.2 miles east of Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling east.
Son of Nathan Ellis 1749-1819 Founder of “Ellis Ferry,” now Aberdeen, Ohio Established the Ellis Family Graveyard on his farm near Ellis’ Landing on the Ohio River Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio about 1820 ———— It was with thoughtful . . . Map (db m185498) HM
3 Ohio, Adams County, Manchester — Joseph Moore1754—1824
Near East 8th Street, 0.2 miles east of Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling east.
A local preacher organized a Methodist Society in 1797 at his home on the Scioto Brush Creek north of the village of Blue Creek in Adams County in the Northwest Territory. In August 1800 the Society built a log church on a site provided by Mr. . . . Map (db m185497) HM
4 Ohio, Adams County, Manchester — 17-1 — Manchester
On East Front Street at Pike Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Front Street.
Manchester was founded in 1791 by Nathaniel Massie as a base to survey the land warrants of American Revolutionary War soldiers in the Virginia Military District. This bank of the Ohio River provided a secure site for the last civilian stockade . . . Map (db m136536) HM
5 Ohio, Adams County, Manchester — 11-1 — Manchester, OhioFirst Settlement, Virginia Military District
On West Front Street at Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west on West Front Street.
In 1784, the state of Virginia ceded all of its Northwest Territory to the federal government except for this tract to satisfy the land bounties owed to its Revolutionary War soldiers. The Virginia Military District extended from the Scioto River . . . Map (db m136532) HM
6 Ohio, Adams County, Manchester — 4-1 — Massie’s Station1791
On 2nd Street (U.S. 52) east of Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling east.
Massie’s Station, built in 1791, was the fourth permanent settlement center in Ohio and the last stockade settlement built in Ohio. It provided protection from the Indians for Manchester’s settlers until 1794. Manchester was . . . Map (db m136537) HM
7 Ohio, Adams County, Peebles — 1-6 — Peebles
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 41) near Elliott Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Platted in 1881 by Isaiah Custer on the junction of old Zane's Trace (1796-97) and the Cincinnati & Eastern Railway (1881). Incorporated 1886. Named after John G. Peebles, Portsmouth, Ohio businessman. David Nixon constructed the first house in . . . Map (db m223788) HM
8 Ohio, Adams County, Rome — 8-1 — Rome(Stout Post Office)
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52) 0.3 miles west of Blue Creek Road (County Highway 18), on the right when traveling west.
A thriving riverport in the 19th Century founded in 1835 by William Stout. Elisha Stout, son of William, born and raised here, was one of the founding fathers of Omaha, Nebraska and Denver, Colorado. Former site of Adamsville which served as the . . . Map (db m73138) HM
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9 Ohio, Adams County, Seaman — 1-7 — Seaman
On Main Street (Ohio Route 247) south of Tri County Road, on the right when traveling south.
Founded 1887 by John Q. Roads on the Cincinnati & Eastern Railway (1881) and the Old West Union Road (1807). Incorporated 1911. Named after Franklin Seaman who donated land to the railroad for a station. Home of Will Rogers, "The Black King of the . . . Map (db m108200) HM
10 Ohio, Adams County, West Union — 1-1 — Bradford Tavern1804
On West Main Street (Ohio Route 41) at North Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
The Bradford Tavern, West Union’s first inn built circa 1804, served the Maysville-Zanesville stagecoach route and such travelers as Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and Santa Anna. After 1840, it was continued as the Marlatt House and, later, the . . . Map (db m135307) HM
11 Ohio, Adams County, West Union — 12-1 — First Presbyterian ChurchThomas Kirker — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
On Second Street (Ohio Route 247) at East Walnut, on the left when traveling south on Second Street.
side A First Presbyterian Church The First Presbyterian Church of West Union, built in 1810, is known as the "Church of the Governors." Although the date is uncertain, the congregation was organized circa 1800 on Thomas Kirker's land on . . . Map (db m122227) HM
12 Ohio, Adams County, West Union — 19-1 — Pioneer County Seat / Camp Hamer
On West South Street at South West Street, on the left when traveling west on West South Street.
A short distance south of Zane’s Trace, West Union was established by an act of the Ohio Legislature on April 13, 1803, as the seat of Adams County. West Union was surveyed in the spring of the following year, and became important stagecoach . . . Map (db m135312) HM
13 Ohio, Adams County, West Union — Zane TraceTreber Inn — Asahel Eddington —
On Zane Trace (Ohio Route 41), on the right when traveling south.
Ohio’s first highway and mail route authorized by Congress 1796 marked and cleared in 1797 by Col. Ebenezer Zane a blazed trail, it became the route of the old stage line from Maysville to Wheeling used by noted statesmen to and from the . . . Map (db m121836) HM
14 Ohio, Adams County, Winchester — 9-1 — Winchester, Ohio – 1815 / Morgan’s Raid – 1863
On Main Street (Ohio Route 136) at Dorsey Road (Local Route 48) on Main Street.
Winchester, Ohio. Founded November 8, 1815 by General Joseph Darlinton and named for his Virginia birthplace. Winchester was incorporated in 1864 and later became the eastern terminus of the Cincinnati and Eastern Railway (1877-1880). The . . . Map (db m133890) HM
15 Ohio, Adams County, Wrightsville — Buckeye Station
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52) 1.5 miles west of State Highway 247, on the right when traveling west.
One half mile north of this monument the home of Gen. Nathaniel Massie, founder of Manchester in 1791, first settlement in the Virginia Military District. Residence of Charles Willing Byrd, Secretary and Acting Governor, Northwest Territory and . . . Map (db m45344) HM
16 Ohio, Allen County, Bluffton — Bluffton
On Bentley Road near Riley Street, on the right when traveling south.
Swiss settlement founded 1837. Home of Bluffton College.Map (db m196219) HM
17 Ohio, Allen County, Bluffton — Celebrating Our Heritage Mural
On East Elm Street east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Bluffton, Ohio Est. 1861 Celebrating Our Heritage This fair lady continues to bless our modern & diverse community. Early explorers & surveyors paved the way for Mennonite homesteads. Native peoples enjoying Nature's . . . Map (db m196224) HM
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18 Ohio, Allen County, Delphos — Delphos
On North Main Street south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Founded 1845 on the Miami and Erie Canal by Rev. John O. and Ferdinand BredeickMap (db m155449) HM
19 Ohio, Allen County, Delphos — Delphos / Miami Erie Canal
On Lincoln Highway (Ohio Route 66) just west of North Main Street (Ohio Route 66), on the left when traveling east.
Delphos Delphos began and flourished as separate settlements: East Bredeick, West Bredeick, Howard, and Section Ten (named after a section of the canal). In 1851, Father John Otto Bredeick, a Bavarian priest who had purchased and founded this . . . Map (db m159752) HM
20 Ohio, Allen County, Elida — Allentown, Ohio
On Allentown Road (Ohio Route 81) west of Poling Road, on the right when traveling west.
Settled by veterans War 1812 Founded by William Myers and George Povenmire March 15 1834 Early settlers of Allentown Ohio 1828 - 1900 John Enslen • George Myers • Smith Cremean • Charles G. Wright . . . Map (db m208370) WM
21 Ohio, Allen County, Fort Shawnee — Johnny Appleseed Tree
Near Zurmehly Road, 0.1 miles east of Beeler Road.
This tree has sprouted from the roots of a tree planted by John Chapman around 1830.Map (db m196046) HM
22 Ohio, Allen County, Fort Shawnee — Mary Shafer
On West Hume Road, 0.5 miles west of Shawnee Road.
. . . Map (db m237208) HM
23 Ohio, Allen County, Gomer — 1833 Gomer, OhioA Welsh Settlement
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling west.
(red Welsh dragon logo) A village settled by Watkins, Roberts, and Nicholas families, bringing with them their Welsh traditions and establishing a community in honor of their native land.Map (db m94555) HM
24 Ohio, Allen County, Harrod — Harrod
On Napoleon Road, 0.2 miles north of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established 1890. Home of the 1905 Shay Engine.Map (db m196225) HM
25 Ohio, Allen County, Harrod — Harrod
On North Wanut Street at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Wanut Street.
Established 1890. Home of the 1905 Shay Engine.Map (db m196227) HM
26 Ohio, Allen County, Hartford, Amanda Township — Where do Prairies come from?
On Defiance Trail North north of Allentown Road (Ohio Route 81), on the left when traveling north.
American prairies began forming 25 to 50 million years ago after the Rocky Mountains were pushed up into existence. This new mountain range reduced the flow of moist Pacific air moving toward the east. Over the centuries, moisture- dependent . . . Map (db m236508) HM
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27 Ohio, Allen County, Lafayette — 2-4 — McKee's Hill
On Lafayette Road, 0.1 miles north of Ada Road (Ohio Route 81), on the right when traveling north.
Following the American Revolution, the British Crown sought to retain possession of the Ohio Country by sending chief British Indian Agent Alexander McKee and others to establish trading posts with Native Americans and resist American settlement. In . . . Map (db m238374) HM
28 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Allen County, Ohio
On Main Street at North Street (Ohio Route 81), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Allen County was originally Indian territory not opened for settlement until 1817, and was formally surveyed in 1820. County government was organized in 1831 and with the improvement of roads, settlers came and established communities in every part . . . Map (db m22930) HM
29 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Allen County’s First SettlementThe Sugar Creek Settlement
On Bluelick Road, 0.2 miles east of North Main Street (Ohio Route 65), on the right when traveling west.
Here arriving from Logan County in 1824, Christopher Stark Wood estab- lished on Sugar Creek, the first settlement in what is now Allen County. His family and others joined him soon. Land was cleared; cabins were built. After only five years, . . . Map (db m80276) HM
30 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Circular Street
On South Main Street at Circular Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This street follows the course of an Old Indian Trail that joined the Tawa Indian town on the Auglaize River to the Black Swamp Trail near Lafayette. At one time, this corner was the junction of Three Early Roads, Wapakoneta Rd. - Main St. - . . . Map (db m63077) HM
31 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — East Cemetery
On Eastown Road, on the left when traveling north.
Former location of East Cemetery relocated in 1996 to Greenlawn Cemetery American Township. In 1832 John East of Pickaway County came to Allen County with his wife, Elizabeth Huffer, and family Mary, Isaac, Abraham, Elizabeth, and Samuel. He built . . . Map (db m105378) HM
32 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Founders and Patriots of Allen County, OhioOhio Sesquicentennial marker
On Ottawa Road (Ohio Route 65) at North West Street (Ohio Route 115), in the median on Ottawa Road.
In honor of those founders and patriots of the northwest territory who settled in Ohio and Allen County 1803 Ohio Sesquicentennial 1953Map (db m77680) HM
33 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Historic House
On Central Avenue (Ohio Route 309) at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Erected in 1852 of handsome bricks, this house, still occupied in 1976, is one of Lima's oldest landmarks. Situated on part of Outlot No. Two of the original city addition, the residence now fronts Central Ave., known as Tanner Ave., before 1897. . . . Map (db m29884) HM
34 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — James Daniel's Cabin1828
On Market Street/Bellefontaine Avenue at the Ottawa River, on the left when traveling east on Market Street/Bellefontaine Avenue.
Built near this site, the cabin of this pioneer Allen County Commissioner was used for the first meetings of the Bath Township Trustees in 1829 and of the Allen County Commissioners June 6, 1831. Daniel's land adjoined the original 160 acre . . . Map (db m29874) HM
35 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Lima
On North West Street (Ohio Route 68) at West Chapman Road, on the right when traveling south on North West Street.
Once oil center of Ohio, now pipeline center of Middle WestMap (db m244561) HM
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36 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Shawnee Council HouseHeadquarters of Shawnee Indian Reservation
On Shawnee Road, 0.1 miles north of Zimmehly Road, on the right when traveling north.
Headquarters of the Shawnee Indian Reservation Shawnee Indian Council House located 250 feet eastMap (db m77682) HM
37 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Shawnee Council House
Near Shawnee Road. Reported missing.
In 1831, the Shawnee Indians built a 20 x 30 ft. hewed-log council house within their Hog Creek Settlement. It was located about 270 ft. east of this marker. After the Indians’ forced exodus west, it served as a temporary dwelling for the Griffith . . . Map (db m100742) HM
38 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Site Of Lima's First Cemeteryand burial place of Pvt. Elijah Stites 1758-1843
On Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Lima's First cemetery and burial place of Pvt. Elijah Stites 1758-1843 Minute Man of the Revolution who served in the Essex County Militia 1st Regiment New Jersey. Map (db m93047) HM
39 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — The Henry Boose Site
On Bluelick Road, 0.1 miles west of Sugar Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1959 this area was discovered to be an almost four thousand year old burial ground of the Glacial Kame People-named for the distinctive gravel elevations in which their dead were buried. The area was once a farm owned by Henry Boose, an early . . . Map (db m78679) HM
40 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — The Hog Creek SettlementWard Cemetery — Pioneers in Allen County, Ohio —
On Thayer Road at Mirror Lake Drive, on the left when traveling north on Thayer Road.
Ward Cemetery Burial Site in the fall of 1825, Samuel McCluer built a log cabin near this site and began the arduous task of clearing away the dense forest for farming. Not until the following summer did he learn from hunters, who . . . Map (db m80275) HM
41 Ohio, Allen County, Rockport — Old Church Site Rockport CemeteryState of Ohio, Allen County — Monroe Township —
On Rockport Road, on the left when traveling west.
Rockport Methodist Church in the community of Rockport (formerly Cranberry) was believed to be one of the oldest churches in northern Allen Co. According to the records of the church, it was formed sometime around 1840, perhaps earlier. It was a . . . Map (db m195864) HM
42 Ohio, Allen County, Spencerville — Site of the 86 Acre Homestead of Dye Sunderland
On Fort Amanda Road at Sunderland Road, on the right when traveling west on Fort Amanda Road.
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
43 Ohio, Allen County, Spencerville — Spencerville
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 66) north of Wurster Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Founded 1844 at this site because of abundant water power from the canalMap (db m196322) HM
44 Ohio, Allen County, Spencerville — The Town of Hartford
On Defiance Trail, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
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
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45 Ohio, Allen County, Spencerville — Village of SpencervilleEst. 1844
On South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 66) at East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
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
46 Ohio, Ashland County, Ashland — Ashland County Pioneer Memorial
On 2nd Street at Cottage Street (Ohio Route 60/511), on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
To the heroic pioneers who braved the perils of the pathless wilderness to establish homes for their loved ones, and who laid the foundation of our commonwealth so broad and deep in this their new homeland that their descendants might freely enjoy . . . Map (db m25832) HM
47 Ohio, Ashland County, Ashland — 2-3 — Frontier Violence During the War of 1812
On Ohio Route 603, on the right when traveling south.
Tensions between Native Americans and Euro-American settlers remained high on the Ohio frontier during the War of 1812. Grievances mounted rapidly following the removal of the Greentown Delawares to Piqua in the late summer of 1812. On September . . . Map (db m28800) HM
48 Ohio, Ashland County, Loudonville — The Workman Cabin
On South Market Street (Ohio Route 3) just south of West Main Street (Ohio Route 39), on the right when traveling south.
Construction Known as the "Workman Cabin,” this log home was built between 1838 and by Morgan Workman. It originally stood 3 miles northeast of Loudonville along what was once the old Wooster-Mt. Vernon Pike & Stage Route which . . . Map (db m166359) HM
49 Ohio, Ashland County, Loudonville — The Workman Cabin
On South Market Street (Ohio Route 3) south of West Main Street (Ohio Route 39), on the right when traveling south.
A New Home In Central Park In 1963 the cabin–by then unoccupied since 1915 and its logs hidden by lap siding-was given by Mr, and Mrs. Gene Lifer, on whose land it stood, to the Mohican Historical Society to use as the . . . Map (db m166360) HM
50 Ohio, Ashland County, Mifflin — 8-3 — Historic Mifflin
On Lincoln Highway (County Route 30A) at Iowa Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
Side A Mifflin was founded in 1816. Originally known as Petersburg, the name was changed in 1827 in honor of the settlers that moved here from Mifflin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The first village jailhouse and crossroad . . . Map (db m97113) HM
51 Ohio, Ashland County, Perrysville — 4-3 — Greentown Delaware Village
On Ohio Route 39, on the right when traveling west.
A migration of Indians throughout Ohio began due to unstable conditions created by the American Revolution. The massacre of Christian Indians at the Moravian mission of Gnadenhutten in 1782 and Colonel William Crawford’s expedition against . . . Map (db m168811) HM
52 Ohio, Ashland County, Savannah — Rev. John Haney
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In memory of Rev. John Haney founder of Savannah, Ohio in 1818 and Rev. Alexander Scott founder of Savannah Academy in 1856.Map (db m202311) HM
53 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Ashtabula — Peleg Sweet
On East Prospect Road (U.S. 20) at State Road, on the right when traveling east on East Prospect Road.
This land was donated to Ashtabula Township by Peleg Sweet Early settler and Revolutionary Soldier It was used as a training ground for troopsMap (db m132292) HM
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54 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Ashtabula — Point Park
On Walnut Boulevard east of Hulbert Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Where you are standing on this high bluff, overlooking the entrance to Ashtabula Harbor is referred to as Point Park. For almost two centuries, people have traveled here to observe the business activity of Ashtabula Harbor. This vantage point of the . . . Map (db m132374) HM
55 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Conneaut — The Western ReserveNortheast Boundary — One of a Series of Four —
On East Main Road (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling east.
The Western Reserve Northeast Boundary Marker of the Connecticut Western Reserve conveyed to the United States, September 11, 1786 erected by the Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio July 3, 1966 Early Settlers . . . Map (db m94754) HM
56 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Conneaut — 3-4 — Western Reserve
Near Main Street at Broad Street.
On July 4, 1796, Moses Cleaveland and his survey party landed at the mouth of Conneaut Creek on the southern shore of Lake Erie in what is today Conneaut, Ohio. The Connecticut Land Company, a private land speculation enterprise, had hired General . . . Map (db m121508) HM
57 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Geneva — Harpersfield
On South Broadway (Ohio Route 534) south of Greenridge Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Oldest permanent settlement in Ashtabula County. Founded in 1798 by Col. Alexander Harper.Map (db m213872) HM
58 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Unionville — Colonel Alexander Harper
Near South Ridge Road (Ohio Route 84) at County Line Road.
On June 28, 1798 Colonel Alexander Harper At the head of a party of 25 Landed at the mouth of Cunningham Creek 3 miles North of here And founded here The first permanent settlement in Ashtabula Co. At the time of his arrival There . . . Map (db m163110) HM
59 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Wayne — Old Grist Mill
On U.S. 322 west of Ohio Route 193, on the right when traveling east.
Original mill stones used in first grist mill in Wayne Township. Weight 3540 pounds. Cut from native stone which proved too soft replaced by French Stone. Grist mill built by Loomis and Brown on Pymatuning Creek, south of Underwood Rd., in . . . Map (db m202393) HM
60 Ohio, Athens County, Albany — 2-5 — Albany / Enterprise Academy
On Clinton Street at Washington Road, on the right when traveling west on Clinton Street.
Albany The village of Albany was established in 1838 as a market center for the surrounding agricultural area, which saw its first white settlement in the early years of the nineteenth century. Education was always a major concern of Albany's . . . Map (db m52872) HM
61 Ohio, Athens County, Amesville — Historic Amesville
On State Street (Ohio Route 550), on the left when traveling east on State Street.
Pioneers began arriving in Ames Township in 1797, making it one of the earliest settlements in the Northwest Territory. As early as 1804, the village purchased enough books to create a library. It is known today as the Coonskin Library because it . . . Map (db m15537) HM
62 Ohio, Athens County, Amesville — 5-5 — Western Library Association1804 — The Coonskin Library —
On State Street (Ohio Route 550), on the right when traveling east.
In the years leading to Ohio statehood in 1803, Ames Township citizens decided to establish a stock-owned circulating library. Since cash was scarce during Ohio's frontier era, some citizens paid for their $2.50 shares by the sale of animal pelts, . . . Map (db m15540) HM
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63 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Athens First Settlement - 1797
On East Washington Street, 0.1 miles east of North Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the spring of 1797, Rufus Putnam sent eleven “substantial men ... possessing firmness of character, courage, and discretion” to found a settlement on the bank of the Hockhocking River. In 1800 the territorial legislature named the . . . Map (db m42163) HM
64 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — First Settlers in Athens County
On Court Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
In Memoriam Honoring the first settlers in Athens Co. from the New England States Alvan Bingman • Silas Bingman • Isaac Barker • William Harper • John Wilkins • Robert Linzee • Edmond Dorr • William Dorr • Barak Dorr • John Chandler . . . Map (db m15545) HM
65 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Margaret SnowdenFirst White Woman — 1798 - 1932 —
On Fisher Road (County Road 17) 0.1 miles west of University Heights Drive, on the right when traveling west.
First White Woman in this section, for whom Margaret's Creek was namedMap (db m173840) HM
66 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — 4-5 — Ohio University
On Union Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
[Marker front] Manasseh Cutler, Rufus Putnam, Winthrop Sargeant, and Benjamin Tupper of the Ohio Company conceived Ohio University, which was encouraged by the Ordinance of 1787 and the Northwest Territorial Legislature in 1799, . . . Map (db m15564) HM
67 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — The Ordinance of 1787
On South Shafer Street just east of Richland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In Commemoration of The Ordinance of 1787 for the Northwest TerritoryMap (db m189703) HM
68 Ohio, Athens County, Nelsonville — Camp Site of Lord Dunmore1774
On Canal Street (U.S. 33) at Pine Grove Drive, on the right when traveling east on Canal Street.
Rock weights were in drawbridge at Harper Street crossing of Hocking Canal.Map (db m10892) HM
69 Ohio, Athens County, Nelsonville — Daniel Nelson
On West Washington Street at Fort Street, on the left when traveling east on West Washington Street.
This tablet is erected in honor of Daniel Nelson founder of Nelsonville who donated the ground for the Fort Street Cemetery the Public Square and this lot for School and Meeting House purposes This stone was a part of the doorway . . . Map (db m37040) HM
70 Ohio, Auglaize County, Cridersville — Cridersville
On National Road (County Road 208) at North Dixie Highway (County Road 25A), on the right when traveling west on National Road.
Founded in 1856 by Ephraim & Polly CriderMap (db m237772) HM
71 Ohio, Auglaize County, Cridersville — 4-6 — Town Pond Reservoir Cridersville's Great Fire of 1918
On Main Street at the CSX railroad tracks, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The Village of Cridersville was founded in 1856. With the discovery of oil in 1885 the village prospered and grew quickly. Its business district developed along Main Street in the first block east of the railroad. The Town Pond . . . Map (db m28668) HM
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72 Ohio, Auglaize County, Cridersville — Founding The Town
On East Main Street east of South Water Street, on the right when traveling east.
Cridersville was founded by Ephraim and Polly Crider and their family in 1856. They platted their town along the proposed route of the new Dayton & Michigan Railroad. When the railroad was completed in 1858, the village began to grow. A railroad . . . Map (db m237776) HM
73 Ohio, Auglaize County, Cridersville — The Shawnee In Western Ohio
On East Main Street east of South Water Street, on the right when traveling east.
Long before there was a State of Ohio, the forests that covered western Ohio were the hunting grounds of native American tribes. The Shawnee tribes established a community on the banks of the Auglaize River that they called Waughpaughkonnetta as . . . Map (db m237805) HM
74 Ohio, Auglaize County, Cridersville, Duchouquet Township — Cridersville
On Dixie Highway south of Coon South Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1856 by Ephraim & Polly CriderMap (db m237771) HM
75 Ohio, Auglaize County, Kossuth — Bloody Bridge
On Ohio Route 66 at County Route 182, on the left when traveling south on State Route 66.
During the canal years of the 1850's a rivalry grew between Bill Jones and Jack Billings for the love of Minnie Warren. This became hatred by Bill because Minnie chose Jack. On a fall night in 1854, returning from a party, Minnie and Jack were . . . Map (db m80159) HM
76 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — 1832 Stallostown / Minster 1982Commemorating the Sesquicentennial 150th Anniversary, Minster, Ohio
On East 4th Street west of North Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west.
1832 Stallostown - Minster 1982 Founded By Francis Joseph Stallo September 28, 1832Map (db m238586) HM
77 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Faith
On West 4th Street west of North Frankfurt Street, on the right when traveling east.
Our forefathers brought with them a fervent Catholic faith, low-German language and many traditions. The first Catholic church in Minster was built in 1835. The pioneers erected a log structure forty by sixty feet and sixteen logs high, in the North . . . Map (db m238613) HM
78 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Flag of MinsterCoat of Arms
On West 4th Street west of North Frankfurt Street, on the right when traveling west.
Represents the strong Christian faith of the community. In the eighth century Charlemagne and Benedictine missionaries brought this faith to the Saxon tribes in the Munster and Osnabruck area of Germany. Oak Leaf and Acorn - The acorn is . . . Map (db m238608) HM
79 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Founder Franz Joseph Stallo1793-1833
On West 4th Street west of North Frankfurt Street, on the right when traveling west.
Corn May 2, 1793, in Sierhausen, Damme, Oldenburg, Germany. Franz Joseph Stallo was the fifth child of Johann Bernard and Catharina Maria (Liening) Stallo. He was educated in Osnabrück, attending Carolinium Gymnasium, and became a school teacher. . . . Map (db m238605) HM
80 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Francis J. Stallo's log cabin
On 4th Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
Francis J. Stallo is the founder of Stallostown, which was later named Minster. This is the site where Stallo owned and built his double wide log cabin. He, Along with John Feldman, John Surham, Frederick Rohenkuhl, and three unknown others made the . . . Map (db m102490) HM
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81 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Hope
On West 4th Street west of North Frankfort Street, on the right when traveling west.
Our ancestors came to America from Germany with the hope and commitment for a better way of life. Leaving their homeland behind, they accepted this new challenge with determination, clearing the virgin forest from their own land. their strong work . . . Map (db m238612) HM
82 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Minster
On Main Street (Ohio Route 66) 0.1 miles south of Bensman Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south.
Founded in 1832 as Stallostown on an Indian trail that ran from Loramie Creek to St. Mary's River.Map (db m238252) HM
83 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Minster
On Ohio Route 119 east of North Paris Street, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1832 as Stallostown on an Indian trail that ran from Loramie Creek to St. Mary's River.Map (db m238598) HM
84 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Minster's Origins
On East 4th Street at South Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling west on East 4th Street.
In 1832, 97 Germans met in Cincinnati to purchase a section of land for settlement. Designated leader Francis J. Stallo and six others set out from Cincinnati on foot, heading to the land office in Miami County. They had $800 in silver coins, the . . . Map (db m238254) HM
85 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Stallostown - MinsterEstablished ~ September 28, 1832
On West 4th Street west of North Frankfurt Street, on the right when traveling west.
Once this land we now call Minster was all a virgin forest with many swamps where Indians and traders traveled on the wilderness trail. After the Treaty of Greenville was signed in 1795 and the Indians left, this land became known as U. S. . . . Map (db m238601) HM
86 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — The Log Church
On North Lincoln Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This was the site of the first Stallostown Mission Catholic Church in Minster, completed in 1835. The brick wall surrounding the gazebo is representative of the footprint, measuring approximately 40 feet wide and 60 feet long. It was 16 logs high . . . Map (db m238253) HM
87 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster, Jackson Township — Minster
On Southgate Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1832 as Stallostown on an Indian Trail that ran from Loramie Creek to St. Mary's RiverMap (db m228084) HM
88 Ohio, Auglaize County, Moulton — Plank RoadWapakoneta to St. Mary’s — Original Route 33 —
On Moulton- New Knoxville Road (County Route 91) at Co Rd 33A Plank Pike (County Route 33A), on the left when traveling south on Moulton- New Knoxville Road.
Site of St. Marys – Wapakoneta plank road built 1850- 1852 of Burr and White Oak timber 3 to 5 ft in diam. cut and milled at Moulton financed by Wapakoneta – St Marys businessmen who charged toll for profit and maintenance. Replaced in 1882 by . . . Map (db m236424) HM
89 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Bremen — 34 South Washington Street
On South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) at East Front Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
Located at a prime site during the peak canal days, this building was constructed as a residence circa 1848 and later sold in 1864 for an unheard of price at that time -- $3500.Map (db m157995) HM
90 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Bremen — Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen
On West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274) at South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
Lockkeeper's House The Lockkeeper's House was the residence of the Lockkeeper and his family. The Lockkeeper was on duty 24 hours a day, seven days per week, and was responsible for operating the lock as needed to move boats through the . . . Map (db m22781) HM
91 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Bremen — Pioneer Cabin
On East Plum at Canal Street, on the right when traveling west on East Plum.
This home has been restored from logs and the floor plan of the second oldest cabin in Mercer County. It is an example of a shelter the earliest settlers used in the 1830's. At the first sign of spring, a German immigrant family would move north . . . Map (db m100741) HM
92 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Bremen, German Township — Kuenning Family Farm Site
Near Lock 2 Road (County Road 70) east of Quelhorst Road, on the right when traveling east.
Robert E. Kuenning Ensign, US Navy Thomas E. Kuenning Lieutenant, US Army Air Corps This place marks the location of the Kuenning family farm purchased in 1913 by Emil Kuenning. The property remained in the Kuenning family for four . . . Map (db m238564) HM WM
93 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Knoxville — Dr. Henry Fledderjohann 1855-1950
On East German Street west of South Mill Street, on the right when traveling east.
Office Built 1890 by: Dr. Henry Fledderjohann 1855-1950 Native pioneer Medical doctorMap (db m236426) HM
94 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Knoxville — New Knoxville Sesquicentennial1836 - 1986
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 29) at East Bremen Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
This memorial is dedicated to all who have made this 150th year celebration possible. The Old Town Hall On Jan. 18, 1897, the town council declared it necessary to construct a public hall for the fire dept., and offices. On June 17, 1897, bids . . . Map (db m216622) HM
95 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Knoxville — 7-6 — New Knoxville: The Ladbergen Kinship
On North Main Street at East Bremen Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Side 1 The history of New Knoxville provides one of the best examples of chain migration to America. After the Shawnee were removed from what would become Auglaize County, James Knox Lytle, cousin to James Knox Polk, purchased land in . . . Map (db m92310) HM
96 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Knoxville — Settlers from Ladbergen Germany1845 - 1895
On South St. Marys Street north of West German Street, on the right when traveling south.
Restoration of the Methodist Cemetery is dedicated to the settlers from Ladbergen, Germany. In memory of Lawrence and Elizabeth MeckstrothMap (db m236425) HM
97 Ohio, Auglaize County, St. Johns — Blackhoof's Last Home
On Center Street west of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
Blackhoof: Born in Florida about 1721. Arriving in this vicinity 1783 - Surnames: Cut-The-We-Ka-Saw or Catahecassa - Principal Chief of Shawnee Indian Nation - erected here in 1822. In a clearing of the vast forest a two story 18'x24' log house - . . . Map (db m237214) HM
98 Ohio, Auglaize County, St. Marys — C18 — Fort St. Marys / Fort Barbee / Girty TownOhio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
On West Spring Street (Ohio Route 703) east of South Wayne Street.
. . . Map (db m236439) HM
99 Ohio, Auglaize County, St. Marys — Murray Cemetery
Near East Greenville Road, 0.3 miles east of South Main Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling west.
First civilian cemetery in the area est. after Treaty of St. Marys in 1817. By Charlie Murray, one of the first Indian traders, who acquired his trading post south of here, after the Treaty of Greenville from James Girty. Murray purchased trade . . . Map (db m244296) HM
100 Ohio, Auglaize County, St. Marys — Saint Marys River
Near East Spring Street (Ohio Route 29) west of South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
To the right is the Saint Marys River. This waterway was used by the Indians for generations as a route to hunting grounds in Kentucky. French, and later English traders traversed its course with trade goods in exchange for furs. James Girty, a . . . Map (db m30258) HM

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