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
Headstones removed from the Pancake–Richey-Reidenbach Cemetery located on Wolfcale Road
A project by the Van Wert County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society and members of the Wetzel Motorcycle Club — — Map (db m244178) HM
"Anthony Wayne's March Across Van Wert County"
To the right is the route taken by the U.S. Legion under Major General Anthony Wayne as it marched across what would become Van Wert County. The army of 2,800 men camped west of this marker near . . . — — Map (db m29614) HM
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 m283299) HM
Here Lies Robert Nesbitt. This is the grave site of Robert Nesbitt, an immigrant from Convoy, Ireland who named Convoy, Ohio after his home town. In 2010, the Convoy Community Foundation, Convoy Lions Club, Convoy Business Association, and . . . — — Map (db m178428) HM
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
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
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
"The Man Who Named Convoy, Ohio"
Robert Nesbitt was born in Convoy of Donegal Ireland in December of 1810. Nesbitt emigrated to the United States and moved to Van Wert County in the late 1830's. In 1939, Nesbit(t) purchased 120 acres . . . — — Map (db m69041) HM
1991-94In 1991, 4-H Camp Palmer received accreditation by The American Camp Association.
The turning point and vision for 4-H Camp Palmer came in 1993 when the camp became more closely affiliated with the . . . — — Map (db m161168) HM
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