On County Road 168 at St Marys River Road, on the left when traveling west on County Road 168.
Broadwell Mill On this site a mill was constructed using a mill race for power. Destruction of the mill race by the 1913 flood ended operation. — — Map (db m98845) HM
On Herzing Street, 0.2 miles east of South Main Street (Ohio Route 66), on the left when traveling east.
Erected here in 1795 by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, probably after the signing of the Greenville Treaty, on land ceded by the Indians. This area was also the site of the signing of the Treaty of St. Marys in 1818 (the Indian campsites being to the . . . — — Map (db m19855) HM
On West South Street, 0.1 miles west of South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
During 1986, farmers in the New Knoxville and St. Marys area offered
assistance to farmers in South Central North Carolina by sending 17 tractor-trailer loads of hay to feed farm animals in the drought stricken area. The hay
ended up helping 111 . . . — — Map (db m167250) HM
The wicket gate displayed here is one of three gates manufactured by
St Marys Foundry, Inc.
for the Lock 13 rehabilitation project, completed in 2010. Two gates were installed in the bottom of the north lock doors to maintain hydraulic . . . — — Map (db m185607) HM
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
On East High Street west of North Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1823, the pioneer settlement of St. Marys became a thriving 19th century milling center following completion of the Miami & Erie Canal in 1845. The Reservoir Mill, built by Scott, Linzee & Co. in 1847, led this period of industrial . . . — — Map (db m185830) HM
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
On East Spring Street (Ohio Route 29/66) just west of South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
In this park, over 60 years ago, stood a memorial stating, "Serving
Our Country", dedicated to those from this area in the time of war.
May we never forget the debt we owe to those who have served and to
those who continue to serve our country. . . . — — Map (db m167249) HM
On Greenville Road at South Ash Street, on the right when traveling east on Greenville Road.
Loyalty
Erected 1915 by past and present patriotic citizens of St. Marys. In commemoration of our volunteers of the Civil War
1861 - 1865 — — Map (db m244187) WM
Near Spring Street (Ohio Route 29) west of South Chestnut Street.
To the left is the "Short Level" of the Miami and Erie Canal. The canal extension from Dayton to Toledo was completed in 1837. Linking the Great Lakes to the Ohio River. Travel took only five days to Toledo and six days to Cincinnati. The canal . . . — — Map (db m29673) HM
Near East Spring Street (Ohio Route 29/66) east of Miami and Erie Canal Trail, on the right when traveling east.
The headwaters of the St. Marys River be just southeast of the City of St. Marys. The ever flows generally northwest to Wayne, Indiana, where it meets with the St. Joseph River in downtown ft. Wayne to form the Maumee River. The Maumee then flows . . . — — Map (db m228266) HM
“Transportation,” Murray seemed to be talking to himself, “transportation you gotta have. No use raisin’ a thousand bushels of wheat if you gotta carry it on your back two bushels at a time all the way to Dayton or Cincinnati to sell it. . . . — — Map (db m185606) HM
On Glynwood Road (County Road 160) east of Miami and Erie Canal Trail, on the right when traveling east.
Largest of 3 ponds created when the St. Mary's River was relocated here during construction of Miami-Erie Canal. The existing tow path is the west bank of the canal. Canal built Cincinnati to Toledo 1825 - 1845. — — Map (db m235858) HM
On Schillinger Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Miami and Erie Canal opened the western Ohio wilderness between Cincinnati and Toledo in the mid-19th century. More than 4000 workers labored to build the canal, earning 30 cents a day, a jigger of whiskey, and room and board. When completed, . . . — — Map (db m235857) HM
On Saint Marys River Road (County Road 41A) south of Noble Road (County Road 170), on the left when traveling north.
This Township Park was established in 2005 by the Township Trustees to preserve this school and it's history in Noble Township. This bell came from the one room Doute School just north of here on this property and was erected sometime before 1862. . . . — — Map (db m235859) HM
On Saint Marys Kossuth Road (Ohio Route 66) 1 mile south of Barber-Werner Rd..
Six Mile Creek Aqueduct. Canal aqueducts provide transportation of canal waters over natural waterways, allowing for reliable boat passage. The multi-arch masonry and formed concrete flume of the Six Mile Creek Aqueduct create a unique . . . — — Map (db m234184) HM
Near East South Street at South Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling east.
This 32 pdr. gun (formerly located at the Old East School) was made in the year 1829, at Ft. Pitt, PA. Its weight is 8,500 lbs. It was mounted at Ft. Montgomery, NY, on the old style wooden carriage in 1864 and remained at that place until donated . . . — — Map (db m228268) HM
Near East South Street at South Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling east.
The 8-inch Rodman gun (formerly located at the Old West School) was made at Ft. Pitt, PA, in 1864. They were made in three sizes, the 8, 10, and 15-inch smooth bore gun, and were the best in the service until 1890, when the breach loading rifle took . . . — — Map (db m228269) HM
On South Chestnut Street at E. South Street on South Chestnut Street.
Dedicated to those of this unit who gave their lives in the service of the Ohio National Guard since 1988 In memory of 837th Engr Co Jan 25 1957 Sgt Melvin E Wisecup Apr 17 1988 Dec 27 1957 Sp4 Wayne C Wingate Apr 17 1988 — — Map (db m228271) WM
On East High Street, on the left when traveling east.
1845 - Miami & Erie Canal Opens
1847 The St. Marys flour mill built by Scott, Linzee and Co. was the first industry to use power from the Miami & Erie Canal water in St. Marys. 1860 to 1870 Robert B. Gordon, added three Grist . . . — — Map (db m228161) HM
On North Chestnut Street at East Spring Street (Ohio Route 29/66), on the right when traveling north on North Chestnut Street.
Members-at-large:
Ray Barber • Wanda Dammeyer • Arnold Meckstroth • Ray Schmidt • Eva Sell • Elois Wierwille
Charter members of SMLFO:
Deanna Barber • Ray and Jan Barber • Patricia Barber • Dr. Paul and Holly Blaine • Mr. . . . — — Map (db m232772) HM
On West South Street, on the right when traveling east.
Founded in 1959, Ohio Buckeye Trail (BT) is the only long-distance hiking trail entirely within Ohio. More than 1,400 miles loop through wooded footpaths, abandoned railroads, historic towpaths, back roads, rivers and lake shores, within both . . . — — Map (db m228270) HM
