In July 1813 a detachment of soldiers under Lt. Col. James V. Ball built a supply fort here along the military road that ran along the west bank of the Sandusky River. Ball chose this site for its large spring of cold water, which he enclosed within . . . — — Map (db m17977) HM
This is the site of Camp Noble, named for
Congressman Warren P. Noble, who obtained the
officer’s commission for William H. Gibson as the
colonel of the 49th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Companies of 100 began to arrive here August 12,
1861 from . . . — — Map (db m141529) HM
When St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated on
January 6, 1884, an ornate brass chandelier presented by the
Edison Electric Light Company provided illumination for the ceremony.
Wired for electric lighting before its . . . — — Map (db m140953) HM
In 1908, the Federal government announced plans to build a
new post office in Tiffin.
The Colonial Building and Supply Company of
Charlottesville, West Virginia won the post office project
with a bid of $68,000. Excavation on the post . . . — — Map (db m195297) HM
In 1822 Josiah Hedges purchased the land that would become Tiffin from the Delaware Land Office. By March, this land, situated across the Sandusky River from old Fort Ball (War of 1812) was surveyed and platted by General James Hedges, the brother . . . — — Map (db m119964) HM
"We all called him dad"
Feb. 3, 1867
June 28, 1947
Jr. Home
Superintendent
1901-1944
"…I will be a father
to you, and you
shall be my sons
and daughters."
II Corinthians 6:18
Dr. Charles H. Kernan
The National . . . — — Map (db m195239) HM WM
Dedicated to Seneca
County veterans who
honorably served and
continue to serve their
country in time of war
and peace.
Freedom is not free
Korean War MIA and KIA
Roger B. Beem •
William H. Bolander •
Dean D. Chaney • . . . — — Map (db m195392) WM
In honor of Louis Jones whose foresight and work after the 1913 Tiffin Flood created flood walls on the Sandusky River, that now protect Tiffin residents. — — Map (db m195298) HM
The Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Rev. Thomas F. Conlon, met with the newly appointed bishop of the Toledo Diocese, the Right Rev. Joseph Schrembs, to discuss building a charity hospital for the community. Community leaders and physicians promoted . . . — — Map (db m225399) HM
Whereas Paul M. Gillmor is a lifelong resident and distinguished community leader in
the village of Old Fort.
Whereas Paul M Gillmor and his family have worked tirelessly to further the prosperity
of the Old Fort community by bringing the . . . — — Map (db m219752) HM
Here Rests
Rev. Chas. Evrard
Pastor Of St Jos. Church,
Tiffan
Died May. 11, 1883. Aged 63 Ys.
Requiescat In Pace.
Rev. John Martin Puetz,
Rector of St. Joseph Church, Tiffin O.
From 1885 To 1897.
Died in Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. 21, . . . — — Map (db m221892) HM
The Seneca County Museum is the former home of local businessman Rezin W. Shawhan. Born in 1811, Shawhan arrived in Tiffin in 1832 and opened a store with his brother Lorenzo. The store’s success enabled Rezin to expand his interests into real . . . — — Map (db m224963) HM
Dedicated to all
Vietnam Veterans
who served our country
and to those who sacrificed all
4/11/1967 Ruehle Medard A •
6/05/1967 Taylor Grant C •
9/12/1967 Sullivan Robert J •
12/13/1967 Lee Gene F •
2/06/1968 Stull Larry W • . . . — — Map (db m195391) WM
This World War II Memorial
is dedicated to the
Men and Women
of Seneca County
who gave their lives to
protect our freedoms
"Our Greatest Generation"
Walter Adams •
Gene F. Ahrens •
Richard K. Albert •
George W. Alge • . . . — — Map (db m221620) WM
St. Joseph Catholic Church has been located here since the parish's formation in 1845. Tiffin was established by Josiah Hedges in 1822, and shortly after, many German Catholic families began to settle in the area. They formed part of St. Mary's . . . — — Map (db m166162) HM
Side A
In 1873, Tiffin's Cronise sisters became the first women admitted to the Ohio Bar. At that time, Ohio did not provide for the admission of women attorneys. On April 4th 1873, Nettie Cronise applied to the district court. Despite . . . — — Map (db m100140) HM
This memorial garden dedicated to the Stephens Family
Entered Jr. Home June 26, 1926
Harold (Class of 1936), Beatrice Derose (Class of 1937), Homer (Class of 1939), Georgia (Eckert), and Jack.
All three brothers served in WWII
. . . — — Map (db m195276) WM
In memory of
The Davidson Brothers
Gurney (U.S. Navy), Curtis (U.S. Navy),
Dewey (U.S.N.) and Herbert (U.S.A.F.)
The four brothers entered the
Jr. Home in March 1931
"They all served." — — Map (db m195248) WM
In memory of
The Moore Family
Entered Jr. Home March 3, 1934
Left June, 1940
Arthur P. "Art" Moore (U.S. Navy 1941-1961)
Robert, Hilda, Myrtle and William — — Map (db m195252) HM WM
The origin of the Ursuline Sisters dates back to 1535 in Brescia, Italy when
St. Angela Merici of Desenzano formed a company of women who through their
relationship with God, responded to the needs of the People. The Toledo Ursulines
continue to . . . — — Map (db m221346) HM
When The Ritz Theatre first opened on December 20,
1928, downtown Tiffin had three theaters in
operation catering to an eager public. Original
builders Dan Kerwin and Adam Ritzler (after whom
the theater was named) dreamed of a movie . . . — — Map (db m195293) HM
Is dedicated to members of the Jr. Home class of 1937 who served their country in WWII
Walton Aubrey •
Dan Beckner •
Joe Bennett •
Glen Boyer •
Robert Broughton •
John Burchett •
Frank Cannon •
William Clements •
Fred . . . — — Map (db m195261) WM
A) In 1858, the Sandusky Dayton Cincinnati Railroad Company took control of the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad line and built the Tiffin passenger depot in 1862, which served as one of the six railroad depots in the Tiffin area. As a result of the . . . — — Map (db m119969) HM
General Gibson believed the two most
important things in life were piety and
patriotism. In his creed they were linked
in indissoluble union. His piety was broad
enough to include every creed, his patriotism
wide enough to cover . . . — — Map (db m195296) HM WM
In memory of Seneca County citizens who died while serving in World War I
Francis L. Adair •
Edith Ayres •
Dalton A. Baker •
Harry Edward Ballreich
Sylvester C. Bordner •
Malcolm E. Bozarth •
James N. Brewer •
Clarence F. . . . — — Map (db m195407) WM
