Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bloomingburg, Ohio
Washington Court House is the county seat for Fayette County
Bloomingburg is in Fayette County
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On Main Street (Ohio Route 41) at Cross Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Side A
Recognized by many as “one of the most active communities in Southwestern Ohio, the Bloomingburg area was a significant link in the Underground Railroad. As many as twelve to sixteen escaped slaves were said to have been passed . . . — — Map (db m121781) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 238) at the cemetery entrance, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The Bloomingburg Presbyterian Church and cemetery was established in the northwest corner of the current cemetery grounds on March 7, 1818. Several years later it became a center for anti-slavery activity. The Reverend William Dickey, who presided . . . — — Map (db m27821) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 38) near Cross Street, on the right when traveling east.
This flag pole dedicated
November 11, 1940 by Mayor
William Wrobbel honoring
his father John Wrobbel
recipient of the
Distinguished Service Cross &
veteran of the Spanish-
American War & World War I — — Map (db m121969) WM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 38) near Cross Street, on the right when traveling west.
The sacrifice of the few
insured the freedom of many
A grateful community
remembers those who served
in the Armed Forces of
the United States during
time of war and peace, whose
courage and personal sacrifices
defended and . . . — — Map (db m121968) WM