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By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
Lincoln Highway Memorial
1 Ohio, Allen County, Beaverdam — Lincoln Highway Memorial
On East Main Street (Ohio Route 696) at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
This marker dedicated to Carl Fisher father of the Lincoln HighwayMap (db m196217) HM
2 Ohio, Allen County, Fort Shawnee — Veterans Freedom Flag Monument — U.S. Marines-Semper Fidelis-Always Faithful
On Buckeye Road east of Ft. Amanda Road, on the right when traveling east.
The many boulders you see represent the conflicts and wars in which the United States of America has been involved since 1776. Those conflicts and wars are identified on the gray plates at the bottom of each flag column.Map (db m196377) WM
3 Ohio, Allen County, Fort Shawnee — Veterans Freedom Flag Monument — The concept of the Freedom flag Monument
On Buckeye Road east of Ft. Amanda Road, on the right when traveling east.
The concept of the Freedom flag Monument began in 2001 as a way to thank U.S. Veterans for their service. Initiated and guided by the UAW from a small cardboard model, plans were developed and ground was broken in 2004. The monument was . . . Map (db m196379) WM
4 Ohio, Allen County, Fort Shawnee — Veterans Freedom Flag Monument — In Honor
On Buckeye Road east of Ft. Amanda Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Freedom Flag Monument stands in honor of all U.S. Veterans - past, present, and future. In addition to the five major branches of service, veterans of these services are also recognized: Air National Guard • U.S. Air Force Reserve • . . . Map (db m196380) WM
5 Ohio, Allen County, Fort Shawnee — Veterans Freedom Flag Monument — 4 United States Code (U.S.C.) §§ 1-10 – The Flag
On Buckeye Road east of Ft. Amanda Road, on the right when traveling east.
Through the study of the development of the United States flag, we better understand our American heritage, learn an appreciation for the sacrifices of all U.S. veterans and realize the need to continue strong leadership, strong citizenship . . . Map (db m196381) HM
6 Ohio, Allen County, Harrod — Harrod Veterans Memorial Park — The Price of Freedom
On Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Front] Dedicated to the memory of all veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, who unselfishly served their country in time of peace or war. It is because of this effort that we enjoy the freedom that is ours . . . Map (db m29732) HM
7 Ohio, Allen County, Lafayette — LaFayette - Jackson Township Civil War Memorial — and Veterans Memorial Garden
On High Street at Main Street, in the median on High Street.
Erected 1903 by the Citizens of Jackson Tp. and Dedicated to the Memory of her soldiers of 1861. - 1865. [Grand Army of the Republic emblem] Ah! never shall the land forget. How flowed the life blood of her brave Gushed warm . . . Map (db m29718) HM
8 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Allen County Veterans Memorial
On Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
A tribute to honor those who served our country in the armed forcesMap (db m22927) HM
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9 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Korean War Memorial
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Korean War June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953 ————————— To honor those who fought and died to secure the freedom of the People of South Korea Forgotten Nevermore by . . . Map (db m22929) WM
10 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — 6-2 — Servicemen's Free Canteen
On Central Avenue, in the median.
The Lima Chapter of the American Women's Voluntary Services Organization established a community-based, free canteen during World War II for troops traveling on the Pennsylvania Railroad and adjacent Baltimore & Ohio-Nickel Plate Railroads. Meeting . . . Map (db m22951) HM
11 Ohio, Allen County, Lima — Veterans Freedom Flag Monument
On Buckeye Road, 0.5 miles west of South Dixie Highway, on the left when traveling west.
The Veterans Freedom Flag Monument dedicated May 22, 2010 to Veterans who made the sacrifice for freedom around the world, those who currently serve in the military and those who will serve in the future. Built entirely through the donations of . . . Map (db m63076) WM
12 Ohio, Ashland County, Ashland — Ashland County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
On 2nd Street at Cottage Street (Ohio Route 60/511), on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
. . . Map (db m25833) HM
13 Ohio, Ashland County, Ashland — Ashland County Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Ohio Route 60/511) at Claremont Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
. . . Map (db m25808) HM
14 Ohio, Ashland County, Ashland — Ashland County Veterans Memorial Bridge
On Center Street (Ohio Route 60/511) at Lauretta Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Center Street.
To the patriotic men and women of Ashland County who served their country in time of needMap (db m25831) HM
15 Ohio, Ashland County, Ashland — Freer Civil War Memorial
On 2nd Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
Erected by Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Freer to the memory of Our Dead SoldiersMap (db m25809) HM
16 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
17 Ohio, Ashland County, Polk — Polk Veterans Monument
On Ohio Route 89, 0 miles south of County Road 800.
Front: To honor our veterans who have served POLK Back: To those who served and returned ... To those who served and were lost ... Your contribution and sacrifice for our freedom is not forgotten. We are eternally . . . Map (db m38799) HM
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18 Ohio, Ashtabula County, Jefferson — Bicentennial of the United States of America
On West Jefferson Street at North Chestnut Street (Ohio Route 46/307), on the right when traveling west on West Jefferson Street.
Dedicated in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States of America 1776-1976Map (db m213423) HM
19 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Athens County Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial
On Court Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Court Street.
To honor and commemorate the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Athens County, Ohio Daniel Anderson • Thomas Arnold • Isaac Barker • Ebenezer Barrows • Hopson Beebe • Alvan Bingham • Silas Bingham, Sr. • William Bodwell • John Bowman . . . Map (db m15544) HM
20 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium stands as a testament to the dedication of Ohio University alumni, who raised funds for its construction. Completed in 1928, Memorial Auditorium was erected to honor those who have died serving our country; this includes past . . . Map (db m53845) HM
21 Ohio, Athens County, Athens — Normandy Park — At Ohio University
On Richland Avenue at Plains Road (Ohio Route 682), on the left when traveling south on Richland Avenue.
In honor of the War Correspondents who landed in Normandy, France, on D Day, June 6, 1944, with Allied Invading Forces; and others who joined them to report the Crusade Across Europe to bring freedom to that continent and the eventual end of a . . . Map (db m53863) HM
22 Ohio, Athens County, Chauncey, Dover Township — Chauncey Civil War Patriots
Near West Bailey Road, 0.1 miles west of Converse Street (Ohio Route 13), on the left when traveling west.
During the War of the Rebellion three young men from Chauncey traveled to Parkersburg and Clarksburg, VA., to enlist in what was then the 1st Virginia Cavalry (USA). These "Loyalist Regiments” became West Virginia regiments in June 1863 just . . . Map (db m242161) HM
23 Ohio, Auglaize County, Kossuth — The 77 Unknown Soldiers
On Ohio Route 198, 0.2 miles south of Deep Cut Road (Local Highway 230), on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of The 75 Unknown American Soldiers of the War of 1812 buried in this cemetery. Death came to these Patriots ether while on duty at For Amanda or while in the Fort Hospital to which wounded were returned from the forward area. . . . Map (db m167040) WM
24 Ohio, Auglaize County, Minster — Flag of Minster — Coat 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
25 Ohio, Belmont County, Barnesville — American Legion Post 168 Veterans Memorial
In Memory of All American Veterans Lest We ForgetMap (db m26745) HM
26 Ohio, Belmont County, Barnesville — Barnesville Veterans Memorial
On Arch Street at Main Street (Ohio Route 147), on the right when traveling north on Arch Street.
To honor those who have served to preserve this nationMap (db m26752) HM
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27 Ohio, Belmont County, Barnesville — Barnesville War Memorial
On Arch Street at Main Street (Ohio Route 147), on the right when traveling north on Arch Street.
Lest We Forget Those Who Gave Their All For Our Country Our Honored W.W. I K.I.A. Wm. S. Bowen • Mansel E. Kaiser • George R. Higgins Our Honored W.W. II K.I.A. Edmund Bradfield • Wayne A. Thomas Wm. O. Cordner • Lewis Wade Paul . . . Map (db m26864) WM
28 Ohio, Belmont County, Barnesville — The Village Bell
On Arch Street at Main Street (Ohio Route 147), on the right when traveling north on Arch Street.
Dedicated to all veterans with appreciation for your service and sacrifice 2 August 2008 Home of the Free Because of the BraveMap (db m26860) HM
29 Ohio, Belmont County, Barnesville — VFW Post 2792 Veterans Memorial
On Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south.
For God and Country in honor of those who served in all wars Lest We Forget Memorial Day 1979Map (db m26749) HM
30 Ohio, Belmont County, Bellaire — Civil War Memorial — Our Fallen Heroes
On Belmont Street south of 35th Street, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m82483) WM
31 Ohio, Belmont County, Bellaire — War Memorial — And These Our Dead In Honored Glory Rest
On 34th Street at Guernsey Street, on the right when traveling west on 34th Street.
Dedicated in grateful tribute to the honor and sacrifice of those Citizens of the Bellaire Area who gave their lives in service to their country Korea June 1950 - July 1953 Thomas G. Ault • James A. Beveridge • Donald L. Bonar . . . Map (db m82482) WM
32 Ohio, Belmont County, Bellaire — West Washington Street World War II Honor Roll — Lest We Forget
On Guernsey Street north of 34th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam Armand Fana who made the supreme sacrifice Bill Respole Prisoner of Japan's Bataan Death March [Honor Roll of Veterans]Map (db m82513) WM
33 Ohio, Belmont County, Bellaire — World War II Memorial — In Memoriam — 1941 - 1945 —
On Guernsey Street at 34th Street, on the right when traveling north on Guernsey Street.
To our brave men who sacrificed their lives to preserve our nation They Served That Liberty Shall Not Perish Andrews Bernard W. ∙ Angus Daniel ∙ Apicella Anthony ∙ Balch Lloyd R. ∙ Bass Clarence R. Jr. . . . Map (db m83222) WM
34 Ohio, Belmont County, Bridgeport, Pease Township — Lansing (Scott) Cemetery — Established Circa 1808
On Church Street at Greenbank Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
Burial Site of American Patriots Molly Scott - Defender in Revolutionary War Ruhamark Hukill - Jessie Walker Veterans of War of 1812 David Morton - Veteran of War with Mexico Martin V. Baile - Joseph B. Frasier - Calvin . . . Map (db m226396) HM WM
35 Ohio, Belmont County, Saint Clairsville — Belmont County Revolutionary War Veterans
Near West Main Street.
This memorial plaque was placed by the Zane's Trace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in grateful memory of those buried in the soil of Belmont County who loved country more than life and served in the American Revolution - 1775 - . . . Map (db m214487) HM
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36 Ohio, Belmont County, Saint Clairsville — Belmont County Veterans Memorial
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) at North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
This memorial erected by the people of Belmont County dedicated to the veterans of all warsMap (db m214488) WM
37 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — Ulysses Grant — Average Student to U.S. President
On Water Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Date of Birth April 27, 1822 Education 1827-1836 Local subscription school in Georgetown, Ohio 1836-1837 Boarding school in Maysville, Kentucky 1838-1839 Boarding school in Ripley, Ohio 1839-1843 U.S. Military Academy at West . . . Map (db m166309) HM
38 Ohio, Brown County, Georgetown — War Savings Stamps
On South Main Street just south of East Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In recognition of the patriotism of the people of Brown County who oversubscribed their war savings quota in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings CommitteeMap (db m214453) HM WM
39 Ohio, Brown County, Russellville — Russell Shaw — Pioneer and Patriot
On Main Street (Ohio Route 125) near Columbus Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m122128) HM
40 Ohio, Butler County, Fairfield — Ezekiel Walker - Revolutionary War Soldier
On Seward Road at Dixie Hwy (Ohio Route 4), on the left when traveling south on Seward Road.
Sergeant • Northern Continental Army Captain James Osgood’s Company of Rangers enlisted July 15, 1775 born February 22, 1745, in Rumsford, NH died July 22, 1823 in Butler Co., OH marker placed by John Reily Chapter, NSDAR and . . . Map (db m116555) HM WM
41 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — Founding of Fort Hamilton
On High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) at the east bank of the Great Miami River, on the left when traveling west on High Street.
On this spot in the year of our Lord 1791 General Arthur St. Clair founded Fort Hamilton. Here, in 1793 General Anthony Wayne organized his expedition against the Indians which gave to this Republic five great states. Here our . . . Map (db m30657) HM
42 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — French Exploration
On High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) west of Monument Street, on the right when traveling east.
Pierre-Joseph Celron, sieur de Bienville, with 200 to 250 French soldiers and some Indians, was sent in 1749 to renew and strengthen France's claim to the Ohio country and drive out the British. During navigation of the Allegheny, Ohio and Great . . . Map (db m73591) HM
43 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
On Monument Avenue south of High Street (Ohio Route 129/177), on the right when traveling south.
To Honor Our Fathers The Grand Army Of the Republic [Dedicated] May 30, 1941Map (db m73636) WM
44 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — Replica Liberty Bell
On High Street (Route 129) west of North Monument Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
A gift to the city of Hamilton in recognition of America's Bicentennial. Purchased thru the contributions of its citizens. This is one of the two replica bells cast for use in the state of Ohio by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, maker of the original . . . Map (db m199737) HM
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45 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — Site of Fort Hamilton
On High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) west of Monument Street, on the left when traveling east.
Fort Hamilton was completed Sept. 30, 1791, and occupied by the U. S. Army commanded by Gen. Arthur St. Clair. The supply base was the first in a chain of outposts north of Cincinnati (Fort Washington) in the Northwest Territory. The log . . . Map (db m73600) HM
46 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — 25-9 — Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument — "Victory, the Jewel of the Soul"
On Monument Avenue at High Street (Ohio Route 129/177), on the right when traveling south on Monument Avenue.
Side A: Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument The Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument was planned and promoted by Butler County Civil War veterans and financed by a county levy in 1899. The monument, built of Indiana Limestone, is . . . Map (db m30705) HM
47 Ohio, Butler County, Hamilton — Veterans Memorial
On High Street (Ohio Route 129/177) at Monument Street, on the right when traveling west on High Street.
May all who pause and are refreshed here reflect on those who went forth from their homes to defend American freedom ———————— This fountain, erected 1949, was conceived and sponsored by the . . . Map (db m73622) WM
48 Ohio, Butler County, Middletown — Middletown Veterans Memorial
Honoring all Veterans in times of peace and war [Includes an Honor Roll of] Area Veterans Who Died in the Service of Their Country Dedicated July 4, 2004Map (db m29991) HM
49 Ohio, Butler County, Middletown — Middletown War Memorial Flagpole
On Verity Parkway (Ohio Route 4 / 73) at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Verity Parkway.
Honoring Middletown's Veterans who gave their lives in the nation's wars Dedicated June 14, 1995Map (db m29668) HM
50 Ohio, Butler County, Middletown — Middletown World War II Memorial Chapel & Plaza
Dedicated by the grateful citizens of Middletown to the members of the armed services who gave their lives to preserve the American ideals of liberty justice and democracy World War II Memorial This plot contains a cross for . . . Map (db m29979) HM
51 Ohio, Champaign County, Christianburg — 2-11 — Marion A. Ross — In Memory of
On West Pike Street (Ohio Route 55) at Wilson Street, on the right when traveling east on West Pike Street.
Born here October 9, 1832. Attended Antioch College. Member of Mt. Olivet Masonic Lodge. Enlisted in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment and volunteered for the famous Andrews Raid. The raiders seized "The General" locomotive at Big Shanty, . . . Map (db m76518) HM
52 Ohio, Champaign County, St. Paris — St. Paris and Johnson Township World War II Memorial
On Jefferson Street at Plum Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Street.
In memory of those who died for us in World War II: Niece, Robert • Richeson, Herman • Rush, Ralph M. • Cretors, Robert K. • Leasure, Karl • Mott, Garner • Peacock, Eldon D. To the memory of those who served in World War II this . . . Map (db m13806) HM
53 Ohio, Champaign County, St. Paris — St. Paris Korea and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
On Jefferson Street at Plum Street, on the left when traveling north on Jefferson Street.
. . . Map (db m13805) WM
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54 Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana — 5-11 — Bailey and Barclay Halls / Johnny Appleseed
On College Way, on the right when traveling south.
Bailey and Barclay Halls. Urbana University was established by the Swedenborgian Church in 1850. Bailey Hall (1853), named after Francis Bailey (1735-1815), was designed by W. Russell West, architect of the Statehouse of Ohio. Bailey was an . . . Map (db m13808) HM
55 Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana — 14- 11 — General Robert Lawrence Eichelberger — Superintendent of West Point —
On Scioto Street (U.S. 36) at Ames Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Scioto Street.
Side A Robert L. Eichelberger was born in Urbana on March 9, 1886, the youngest of the five children of George Maley Eichelberger, an Urbana lawyer, and Emma (Ring) Eichelberger. After graduating from Urbana High School in 1903, he . . . Map (db m90431) HM WM
56 Ohio, Champaign County, Woodstock — 24-11 — Lincoln Funeral Train
On Urbana Woodstock Road (County Route 2) 0.4 miles west of Main Street (Ohio Route 559), on the right when traveling west.
President Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865, created a national tragedy, and the nation mourned as his body was transported by rail from Washington, D.C. back to Springfield, Illinois, where he would be buried. On its way the Funeral . . . Map (db m84945) HM
57 Ohio, Clark County, North Hampton — North Hampton Veterans Memorial
On Troy Road (Ohio Route 41) 0.2 miles west of Dialton Road, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those who served God and Country. [Post 4358 Veterans Panel on Memorial]: Post 4358 Gerald Armstrong • George Armstrong • Harry Baker • James Baker • Robert Donnelly • Glen Fuller • Robert Fuller • . . . Map (db m13905) HM
58 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — Clark County Revolutionary War Memorial
In memory of the men buried in Clark County who fought in the American Revolution 1775 - 1783 Lt. John Bancroft • Jacob Ellsworth William McIntire • Frederick Brown Samuel Lippincott Sr. • James Kelly Corneilus Toland • Isaac . . . Map (db m28796) HM
59 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — George Rogers Clark — Namesake of Clark County
On Main Street at Fountain Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
In June of 1780 British and Indian forces seized Ruddle's and Martin's Stations in Kentucky. On August 8, 1780 George Rogers Clark led a force of nearly 1000 Kentucky militia under authority of Virginia to engage the British led Shawnee at the . . . Map (db m13887) HM
60 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — John M. Temple — 43rd Infantry US Army — 12/10/31 - 02/21/99 —
On High Street at Limestone Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street.
Dedicated to the Springfield community in memory of John M. Temple, 43rd Infantry US Army He was a man of honor and integrity. This is the legacy he left behind for others to follow and build upon to continue their journey, pursue their dreams . . . Map (db m13906) HM
61 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — Purple Heart Memorial — Combat Wounded Veterans
On Limestone Street (Ohio Route 41), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars. My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime. Erected by . . . Map (db m13355) HM
62 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — Springfield Burying Ground
On West Columbia Street (U.S. 40) 0.1 miles east of North Wittenberg Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The pioneers James and Elizabeth Demint settled this land on the banks of Buck Creek in 1799, four years after the Treaty of Greenville opened this portion of the Northwest Territory to western settlement. James Demint's original plat contained . . . Map (db m217130) HM
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63 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — Union Soldiers Monument
[Title is text]Map (db m81872) WM
64 Ohio, Clermont County, Point Pleasant — Ulysses Simpson Grant
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52) at Ohio Route 232, on the left when traveling east on Ohio River Scenic Byway.
General in the United States Army and twice elected President of the United States was born on April 27, 1822 in a house on this spotMap (db m166839) HM
65 Ohio, Clinton County, Sabina — Lance Corporal Brett Wightman — Jan. 11, 1983 - Aug. 3, 2005 — Marine Corps —
On Howard Street (Ohio Route 729) near Elm Street, on the left.
To Honor and Remember a True HeroMap (db m27980) WM
66 Ohio, Clinton County, Sabina — Sabina Veterans Memorial
On Howard Street (Ohio Route 729) near Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. We will never forget the sacrifices they made at home and abroad in times of war and peace to protect all of our freedom. . . . Map (db m27977) HM
67 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — 302 TAW C-123 Accident Memorial
Died in C-123 accident at Ft. Sill, OK [16] Oct 1980 302 TAW RAFB Col, OH. Capt. George Freeland, Jr. Maj. Thomas Brady Lt. Col. Donald Griffith T.Sgt. Michael Snodgrass Sr. Amn. Robert HassMap (db m143964) HM
68 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — American Legion Post No. 49 Veterans Memorial
On Locust Street (U.S. 22), on the left when traveling west.
In Memory of Veterans of All WarsMap (db m28001) HM
69 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — Clinton County Veterans Memorial — "We Owe So Much to So Few"
On South Street (U.S. 68) at Sugartree Street, on the right when traveling north on South Street.
Dedicated to the men & women of Clinton County who served in the War of 1812, Mexican, Civil, Spanish, WW I, WW II, Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf War (Desert Storm) Afghanistan / IraqMap (db m18727) WM
70 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — J. W. Denver Williams, Jr.
On Rombach Avenue (U.S. 22) at Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on Rombach Avenue.
In memory of J W Denver Williams Jr Oct 14 1922 - May 17 1945 Corporal 29th Marines 6th Division Killed in action on OkinawaMap (db m27922) HM
71 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — Kenneth W. Faul
In memory of Kenneth W. Faul Vietnam October 1968Map (db m27925) HM
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72 Ohio, Clinton County, Wilmington — Wilmington War Memorial
On Rombach Avenue (U.S. 22) at Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on Rombach Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of all veterans of all wars who were killed in action or in the line of dutyMap (db m27923) HM
73 Ohio, Columbiana County, Lisbon — Civil War Naval Cannon
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at North Market Street (State Route 45), on the left when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
This cannon and its twin at the cemetery were donated to New Lisbon by President Wm. McKinley (1897-1901). Made of carbon steel, it will never rust or need painted; it is capable of firing a 100 lb. projectile 7-8 miles. McKinley’s mother, Nancy . . . Map (db m164135) HM WM
74 Ohio, Coshocton County, Coshocton — Rotary Bicentennial Gazebo
Near Main Street just west of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Given to the citizens of Coshocton County by the Coshocton Rotary Club in recognition of the National Bi-Centennial on May 24, 1975Map (db m208667) HM
75 Ohio, Coshocton County, Warsaw — 2-16 — Colonel William Simmons — 1757 - 1823
On Main Street (U.S. 36) at Plum Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Served in the Continental Army under the command of General Washington. Appointed as Accountant of the War Department by Washington and served under Presidents Adams, Jefferson and Madison. For his services in the Continental Army, received a land . . . Map (db m227846) HM
76 Ohio, Coshocton County, West Lafayette — Pennsylvania National Guard Troop Train Accident, September 1950
On Railroad Street (Ohio Route 93) at Kirk Street, on the right when traveling east on Railroad Street.
In the early morning hours of September 11, 1950, Pennsylvania National Guard Troop Train #4, disabled 3/4 mile east of this monument, was struck in the rear by the passenger train, Spirit of St. Louis, resulting in the deaths of 33 soldiers. . . . Map (db m15271) HM
77 Ohio, Crawford County, Galion — Galion Veterans Memorial / Flag Plaza — 1776 - 1976
On Harding Way East (Ohio Route 61), on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated in this bicentennial year to the men and women who served their country with honor in all conflicts for freedom Re-dedicated as “Flag Plaza” this 11th day of November 2006 by the Galion Veterans Memorial Commission . . . Map (db m20374) HM
78 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Abraham Lincoln
Near Saint Clair Avenue Northeast at East Mall Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Statesman Patriot Beloved citizen of the United States of America Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we . . . Map (db m182169) HM WM
79 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Alexis de Tocqueville
On Merwin Avenue at West Street, on the right when traveling south on Merwin Avenue.
. . . Map (db m17904) HM
80 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Bob Feller — Pitcher — 1936-1941, 1945-1956 —
Near East 9th Street at Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north.
Greatest pitcher in Indians history. Tribe all-time leader in Wins (266), Strikeouts (2581), Starts, Complete Games, and Innings. “Rapid Robert” led A.L. in Wins six times and Strikeouts seven times. Set club single-season records for Strikeouts . . . Map (db m182401) HM
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81 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Casimir Pulaski — Brigadier General, U.S. — Marshal General, Poland — 1747-1779 —
Near Lakeside Avenue East east of East 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Polish American patriot aided the colonists in their fight for liberty dying gloriously in the Battle of Savannah. Brandywine • Germantown • Valley Forge Egg Harbor • Charleston • SavannahMap (db m182200) HM WM
82 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Liberty Enlightening the World
On West Saint Clair Avenue just west of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling west.
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was designed by Frιdιric Auguste . . . Map (db m177124) HM
83 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — October 23, 1956 — "Freedom is Not Free"
On Lakeside Avenue East at East 12th Street, on the left when traveling east on Lakeside Avenue East.
In honor of the many Hungarian Freedom Fighters who fought against Soviet Oppression The crack in the Berlin Wall began with a hole in a flag in Budapest! ”October 23, 1956, is a day that will live forever in the annals of free men and . . . Map (db m192545) HM WM
84 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Robert William Andrew Feller
Near East 9th Street at Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north.
[north side]Cleveland Indians, American League 1936-1941 • U.S. Navy • 1945-1956 Games 570 • Innings 3,828 • Won 266 • Lost 162 • Pct. .621 Strikeouts 2,581 • ERA 3.25 [west side]Born November 3, 1918 • Van Meter, Iowa Signed by . . . Map (db m182400) HM
85 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Slovenians, Thomas Jefferson and The Declaration of Independence
On West Mall Drive south of Lakeside Avenue East, on the left when traveling south.
…..In his copy of Bodin's "Republic" Thomas Jefferson had initialed two pages. On one page was Bodin's definition and characterization of a tyrant, which was quite similar in concept to the phrases used in the Declaration of Independence. On the . . . Map (db m182153) HM
86 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — Spirit of '76
Near East 9th Street north of Sumner Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
One Nation Under God with Liberty and Justice for All This site is dedicated to the veterans who lived, served and died for our Country. Within Erie Cemetery are the graves of soldiers from the Revolutionary War and the many conflicts that . . . Map (db m192384) WM
87 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Downtown — War Savings Stamps — Cuyahoga County
On West Lakeside Avenue at Ontario Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lakeside Avenue.
In recognition of the Patriotism of the People of Cuyahoga County who so generously purchased War Savings Stamps in 1918 this tablet is gratefully erected by the Ohio War Savings CommitteeMap (db m192537) HM WM
88 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Independence — "Veterans Plaza" — City of Independence — Dedicated May 27 1996 —
On Brecksville Road (Ohio Route 21) south of Sunset Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Army ☆ Navy ☆ Air Force ☆ Marine Corps Coast Guard ☆ Merchant Marines ☆ All Reserve Forces This plaza is dedicated to the sons and daughters of the City of Independence who have fought to preserve . . . Map (db m137936) WM
89 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, North Olmsted — North Olmsted Veterans Plaza — Honoring All Who Served
On Lorain Road (Ohio Route 10) at West Park Drive, on the right when traveling west on Lorain Road.
Dedicated to the courageous men and women who have served our great nation World War I • World War II World War II Honor Roll In loving memory of our boys who made the supreme sacrifice Curtis Black • Frank Dewey Almo W. . . . Map (db m44854) HM
90 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, North Royalton — Hampson Post No. 499 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial — Veterans Memorial
On Royalton Road (Ohio Route 82), on the left when traveling east.
In memory of The Unknown Dead Dedicated to Veterans who served lived, died for their countryMap (db m49269) HM
91 Ohio, Cuyahoga County, North Royalton — 95-18 — John Shepherd - An American Hero — March 16, 1729 - January 3, 1847 — With Washington All the Way —
On Royalton Road (Ohio Route 82), on the left when traveling east.
Side A: John Shepherd is believed to be the longest lived veteran of the American Revolution. He died at the age of 117 years, 9 months, and 18 days. He entered military service the first time during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The . . . Map (db m43387) HM
92 Ohio, Darke County, Brock — Brock Cemetery Unknown Soldiers Memorial
Erected in Memory of Unknown SoldiersMap (db m28798) HM
93 Ohio, Defiance County, Hicksville, Hicksville Township — Freedom's Way USA — Hicksville Bicentennial Memorial — 1776 - 1976 —
On North Bryan Street west of West Arthur Street, on the right when traveling west.
America is your past You are her futureMap (db m221509) WM
94 Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware — American Legion Post 115 Veterans Memorial — Flame of Freedom
On Sandusky Street at Central Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Sandusky Street.
Dedicated to the memory of all who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.Map (db m18237) WM
95 Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware — Delaware County World War I Memorial — For God and Country — Lest We Forget
On William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
In honor of the men and women of Delaware County who served their country during the World War 1917 - 1918Map (db m88703) WM
96 Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware — 15-21 — Liberty Presbyterian Church / Nathan Carpenter — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
On Olentangy River Road (Ohio Route 315) at Home Road, on the left when traveling north on Olentangy River Road.
Liberty Presbyterian Church Founded in 1810 The first religious society organized in Liberty Township was formed in 1810 by Elders Thomas Cellar, Josiah McKinnie, and Leonard Monroe. Cellar and McKinnie came to Delaware in 1802. In 1820, The . . . Map (db m179476) HM
97 Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware — Oak Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
On Sandusky Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1850, this eighty acre tract known as the Kilbourne farm was purchased for use as a cemetery. The “Old Burial Grounds,” located where Ohio Wesleyan's Selby Stadium now stands, had deteriorated and most of those remains were removed to . . . Map (db m12851) HM
98 Ohio, Delaware County, Dublin — American Bison — Bison Bison
Near West Powell Road (Ohio Route 750) east of Ohio Route 257, on the right when traveling west.
Conservation Habitat loss, hybridization with cattle, and the spread of cattle diseases are threats to their population. Animal Enrichment:
- Cut trees are providing for "sparring". - Ice blocks are given to the . . . Map (db m200877) HM
99 Ohio, Delaware County, Powell — Polish Patriot Thaddeus Kosciusko
On Riverside Drive (Ohio Route 257) north of Heathrow Drive.
This site marks the northern boundary of "The Kosciusko Lands." When General Kosciusko visited the United States in 1797, Congress appropriated over $15,000 to him and a land grant of 500 acres. This land was part of his reward and pay for services . . . Map (db m36754) HM
100 Ohio, Delaware County, Powell, Liberty Township — American Bison — Bison Bison
Near West Powell Road (Ohio Route 750) east of Ohio Route 257, on the right when traveling west.
Conservation Habitat loss, hybridization with cattle, and the spread of cattle diseases are threats to their population. Animal Enrichment:
- Cut trees are providing for "sparring". - Ice blocks are given to the . . . Map (db m200894) HM

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