Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ottawa, Ohio
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On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Aviators of Bravo Troop, 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of the Global War on Terrorism 2001-2011
CW3 Mitchell Carver
CW2 Kyle Jackson
CW3 Philip Windorski
CW2 . . . — — Map (db m217832) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the following individuals who served their country with honor and valor
Brewster J. Wells, US Army Air Corps Pitot, WWII
Leonard F. Romanowski, US Navy Seabees, WWII
Richard Bornhurst, US Navy Seabees, WWII
C. . . . — — Map (db m217395) WM
On West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of the 158 men
who made the supreme
sacrifice in the defense
of their country on May 28,
1945 when their ship, the
Destroyer USS Drexler,
DD-741 was sunk by two
Japanese Kamikaze planes
while defending Okinawa — — Map (db m217709) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
The extended family of Lyman S. (Bud) Eckhart (1921-1983), USMC WWII, and Johanna Mermer Eckhart (1919-1997), WAVES WWII, honors their commitment, service and heroism. — — Map (db m217715) WM
On West Centennial Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Field House was the second building built on the
Bancroft Campus and was originally funded by a $2.8
million Toledo tax levy that was used to purchase the land
and also build University Hall. The Field House was completed
in 1931 and served . . . — — Map (db m217176) HM
On Calvery Cemetery west of Parkside Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Of World War II who lost their lives when the USAT Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine U-456 off Greenland February 3, 1943 with 904 men aboard, 605 were lost.
Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish ✡️
Lt. George L. Fox, . . . — — Map (db m218033) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In loving memory of William Erwin Schmertz, LTC US Army and Margaret Gage Schmertz, 1Lt US Army Nurse Corps who proudly and bravely served our country in World War II where their 60-year journey together began — — Map (db m217646) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of our fathers, Edward D. Ebert (WWII & Korea) and Edward A. Drzewiecki (WWII) and our uncles, Charles Kittle (MIA in WWII) and Raymond D. Drzewiecki (WWII) from Toledo, who proudly served their country. — — Map (db m217358) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of Sgt. Louis R. Balog, 5th Special Forces Group, who was KIA on 4 Feb. 1968, Vietnam. He served his country so that his family and his community may live in freedom. — — Map (db m217404) WM
On West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Your family and country
thank you for your service
John A. Brown Sr.
Honorable Mention
AP Football All American, 1967
University of Toledo Alumnus, 1969
Decorated 1st Lieutenant
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam, 1970-1971
With Love . . . — — Map (db m217710) WM
On West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
"The Forgotten War"
This plaque honors the
sacrifices of those men and
women who served during the
Korean War.
"Freedom Is Not Free" — — Map (db m217398) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of
Lester Samuel Fought, Jr.
Major 23rd Marines 4th Division
Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Japan
May 23, 1919 - February 22, 1945
University of Toledo Graduate 1941
Loving husband, father,
son and brother
May we . . . — — Map (db m217391) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Donated by the Lockard Family:
SFC, Frederick W. Lockard III, PhD., Persian Gulf War, Boznia-Herzegovina
LTC, Brandee Sherette Lockard, Boznia-Herzegovina, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Specialist Matthew Scott Lockard
Specialist . . . — — Map (db m217393) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory Of
Major Hulon Brocke Whittington
U.S. Army Retired
41st Armored Infantry
2nd Armored Division
WWII Congressional
Medal of Honor Recipient
Serving His Country From
1940-1963
"Preparedness is the . . . — — Map (db m217360) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
May future generations remember the dedication of those who served and sacrificed so that we might remain free.
AT2 Charles R. Block, Jr., USN, 1973-77
E4 Charles A. Block, II, USA, 2003-10
BM3 Benjamin P. Block, USCG, 2003-07 . . . — — Map (db m217351) WM
On Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Alfred E. Ehret
Staff Sgt. Army Air Corp.
Arnold R. Kill
Sgt. Army Air Corp.
Donald J. McQuade
Torpedoman 1st Class
United States Coast Guard
Richard B. McQuade, Sr.
Lt., United States Navy
Louis E. Sendelbach
Cpt., United . . . — — Map (db m217720) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of the gallant airmen who bombed the oil fields of Ploesti, Romania
especially the forgotten 500 that the Halyard Mission rescued between 8/2/1944 and 12/27/1944
We remember!! — — Map (db m217649) WM
On West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to
SGT Donald R. Hart, USMC,
WWII Veteran,
recipient of Bronze Star
and two Purple Hearts,
and a loving husband and father — — Map (db m217708) WM
On Calvery Cemetery, on the right when traveling east.
I am the resurrection
and the life
for God and Country
World War II
1941 - 1945
dedicated to and
in memory of
the youth of
St. Hyacinth's Parish
Casimer Augustyniak
Francis Balcerzak
Harry Czaplinski
Melvin Klofta
Francis . . . — — Map (db m217117) WM
On Bancroft Street at Meadowwood Drive, on the right when traveling east on Bancroft Street.
The Toledo University of Arts and Trades was established in 1872 with an endowment of 160 acres of land from Jesup W. Scott, local pioneer, publisher, and real estate broker. Scott envisioned Toledo as the "Future Great City of the World" and . . . — — Map (db m172283) HM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This tribute honors:
Frederick W. Kendrick,
Captain, US Army
Merrie E. Duflot Kendrick,
2nd Lieutenant, Army Medical Corps.
Michael J. Kendrick, USMC
It is important to remember so that one day there will be no need for our . . . — — Map (db m217386) WM
On Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
To honor loved ones
who served their country
in times of war and peace
Cpl. Richard C. Johnson,
US Army, World War II
Purple Heart - Bronze Star
Sgt. Donald W. Mortemore,
USMC, World War II
Purple Heart Iwo Jima
Cpl. Raymond J. . . . — — Map (db m217718) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Louis G. Lenkay, UT 48, US Army 1942 - 1945, Co. L 119th Infantry POW, Europe : 4 Battle Stars, Bronze Star
Joseph S. Lenkay, Sr., UT '54, USMS 1944 1945 Pacific, US Merchant Marine Academy, '47 USNR 1944 - 1961 — — Map (db m217836) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
For those who served in
Peace time
Civil War
Spanish American War
Philippine Insurrection
World War I
World War II
whose disabilities resulted in their anonymous burial in the Toledo State Hospital Cemeteries between . . . — — Map (db m217352) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of all those who served their country. May future generations remember their dedication and sacrifices so that we all remain free.
Col Peter F. Sun, Army, Desert Storm
World War II
1st Lt Chris G. Zervos, Air Force . . . — — Map (db m217381) WM
On Centennial Drive north of Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory Of:
A.P. Yanulis, US Army WW II
W.L. Henderson, US Army WW II
In Honor Of:
J.J. Preskienis, US Army WW I
R.L. Henderson, US Navy Vietnam Era
W.J. Henderson, US Army Vietnam
L.A. Coyle, USMC Iraq
R.J. . . . — — Map (db m217382) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of and gratitude to family members who have served their country
Angelo Boudouris U.S. Navy
William Boudouris U.S. Navy
Alexander Gallapis U.S. Army
John Papadimos Greek Army
Nicholas Kanios British Army . . . — — Map (db m217383) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of family members who served America in times of war and peace to keep our country free:
Albert F. Carstensen, SSgt. Co. D 148th Inf. 37th Div., US Army 1940-44 WWII
Walter H. Carstensen Sr., Lt. V-12 US Navy 1942-45 WWII . . . — — Map (db m217650) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of our loving fathers, who served our country in World War II so we can live free
Robert L. Bauer, MM3, US Navy
Paul E. Vonderembse, S/Sgt, US Army Air Forces — — Map (db m217705) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of Kaiser Ellis (WWI) and Clemens Tafelski (WWII). They served their country so that their families and community may live in freedom. — — Map (db m217707) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In memory of our loving family member veterans. May future generations remember their dedication and sacrifices so that we all remain free.
God Bless America — — Map (db m217712) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
May future generations remember the dedication of those who served and sacrificed so that we might remain free.
Kenneth R. Ovenden LTJG - USN
Rosalie W. Ovenden YN2 - USN
Geoffrey B. Ovenden LTC - USA — — Map (db m217713) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This tribute celebrates family members who served with valor and distinction and protected the freedoms we hold so dear
Harold W. Baldwin, U.S. Army, WWII
LeRoy H. Baldwin, Sr., U.S. Army, WWII
William H. Baldwin, U.S. Army, WWII . . . — — Map (db m217721) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
To our great veterans that have served our country, community and family with great dedication and distinction
Clinton R. Longenecker, Jr., U.S. Army, 1943-1945
Charles E. Breese, U.S. Navy, 1944-1945
Warren E. Hunt, U.S. Army, . . . — — Map (db m217725) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This Veterans' Plaza is dedicated to the men and women who served to protect our freedoms. Many of these honored veterans are UT students.
This is a special place. Please respect it. — — Map (db m217350) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This Plaque is given by the members of chapter 35 of the Vietnam Veterans of America in honor of those who served in the Republic of Vietnam
1961 - 1975
"All gave some, some gave all" — — Map (db m217704) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This tribute honors our father
Walter F. Martineau, Jr.
who proudly served in the Korean Conflict with the US Army and was awarded:
Purple Heart Medal
Korean Service Medal with Bronze Combat Star
United Nations Service Medal . . . — — Map (db m217831) WM
On Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In Loving Memory of
Walter Kasperek PFC
US Army World War II
Virginia Kasperek- wife
Cynthia Kasperek daughter
UT '79 - Pharmacy — — Map (db m217723) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember.
Charles E. Hodge, U.S. Army Intelligence, 1964-66
Arnold Helton, U.S. Army
Ralph J. Taylor, WWII, U.S. Navy, 1949
Duane P. . . . — — Map (db m217354) WM
On West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and tribute to those who served
from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 35
Colonel John F. Ahern, Field Artillery
1st Lt. Thomas J. Ainsworth, Army Air Corps
Lewis . . . — — Map (db m217640) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
William H. Patterson, Jr. US Army
Phillip L. Komorowski US Army
Larry Pedee, CPL, WWII
Frederic B. Pilllod, USMC, Korean War . . . — — Map (db m217641) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
Art S. Willoughby, Vietnam
Sgt. Neal A. Koerner, US Army
Ralph Leo Keefe, US Navy
Primo John Vasquez, SGT, US Army
Vernon . . . — — Map (db m217642) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
William D. Allman, First Lieutenant, US Army
Bennie P. Wengrzyn, PFC, US Army, awarded Purple Heart
Horace C. Thurber, Lt., Army . . . — — Map (db m217643) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In honor and tribute to those who served from their families, friends and loved ones.
We Remember
Michael Irish, US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Vincent Gigliotti, 1st Lt, US Army, WWII, 82nd Airborne, 325th Glider Infantry, . . . — — Map (db m217829) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This tribute celebrates a family's service to the United States of America
Vietnam
Capt. John D. White, U.S. Navy - Brother, United States Naval Academy, 2 tours 1966/67 and 1968/69
Sgt. Stephen V. White, U.S. Army - Brother, . . . — — Map (db m217405) WM
On Centennial Drive north of West Centennial Drive, on the left when traveling east.
In Memory Of
All men and women who have served in our armed forces to preserve our safety, our national security, our freedom and our democracy. — — Map (db m217379) WM
On Glendale Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to all that have served and honor our country within the military service.
I am an American
"That flag of stars and stripes is yours;
It is the emblem of the promised land,
It means, my son, the hope of humanity.
Live for it-Die . . . — — Map (db m200274) WM
On Pratt Street, on the right when traveling north.
Frances Rappaport Horwich was born in Ottawa on July 16, 1907, the daughter of Sam Rappaport, an Austrian immigrant who operated a general store, and Rosa Gratz Rappaport, a Russian immigrant. The youngest of six children, she attended the Ottawa . . . — — Map (db m28618) HM
On N. Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
1965 Ottawa-Glandorf High School Graduate where he earned a berth as an All-State Catcher.
He spent 17 years as a player in the minor and major leagues and five years as a manager in the Chicago Cub's organization. His last position was bullpen . . . — — Map (db m200271) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 224) just west of South Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
[Front Side]:
The Ottawa, or "Tawa" Indians had inhabited the Maumee Valley since the middle of the 1700s. By the 1790s, Ottawa settlements included villages along the Blanchard River at the present-day Village of Ottawa. During the War . . . — — Map (db m21570) HM
On N. Locust Street, on the right when traveling north.
May 29, 1929- The first night game in Putnam County
took place at Beutler Field, on Ottawa's Northwest end
near the St. Rt. 224 bridge crossing. American Athletic
Girls baseball team set up their $20,000 light plan of
50,000 candle power and . . . — — Map (db m200272) HM
On North Elm Street (Ohio Route 15/109) north of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
My brother and I opened the first Pizza Hut in Wichita, Kansas, with nothing but a dream and $600 borrowed from our mother. Since then, we've become one of the world's best-known brands. This Pizza Hut Classic celebrates our heritage with a . . . — — Map (db m228164) HM
On East Main Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Early gatherings of the Putnam County Pioneer Association were held in various villages, but the annual Kalida "Pioneer Day" was established in the by-laws as the first Saturday in September. The meeting drew people from throughout the county to . . . — — Map (db m227877) HM
