On South Main Street just south of East Tully Street, on the left when traveling north.
Convoy
Opera House
City Hall
Firehouse
circa 1901
has been placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the
Interior — — Map (db m191046) HM
On Lincoln Highway at Pollock Road, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Highway.
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
Near Pollock Road east of Lincoln Highway, on the right when traveling east.
"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
On W. Second Street at N. Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west on W. Second Street.
A farm boy with a tenth grade education, Leslie Peltier, born near Delphos in 1900, achieved fame as one of the most famous astronomers of the twentieth century. In 1916, he raised $18 dollars by picking 900 quarts of strawberries on his father's . . . — — Map (db m117710) HM
On North Street, 0.3 miles north of North Canal Street, on the right when traveling north.
Looking south from the tow path the wooden lock gates of Lock 24 North can be seen on the right and water coming out the
spillway can be seen in the center of the photo. The Hinde-Dauch paper mill, shown on the left, used water power created by . . . — — Map (db m166775) HM
On West 5th Street east of North Canal Street, on the left when traveling east.
[West Side of Marker]: Miami and Erie Canal
This marker is on the right-of-way of the old Miami and Erie Canal. Gov. DeWitt Clinton of New York broke ground for the canal on July 21, 1825 just below Middletown. Built in sections, the . . . — — Map (db m165884) HM
On North State Street, on the right when traveling south.
War Of 1812 Henry Ellis • John Hufrecter • David Timmons • Mr. Hoffrichter Civil War Soloman Cramer • Joel A. Linsley • Wm. C. Alexander • John C. Seidel • Jeremiah Stires • Benjamin Frosh • Freeman Burke • Richard Harlin . . . — — Map (db m228168) WM
On German Church Road (County Road 86) 0.3 miles east of Convoy-Heller Road (County Road 55), on the left when traveling east.
Day School established on this site in 1928
Enlarged for St. Thomas Lutheran School & Parish House
dedicated December 12, 1948
For Christian and academic education — — Map (db m244179) HM
On Bergner Road (County Road 63) 0.3 miles north of U.S. 224, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Ohio Route 81 at Rhodes Mill Road (County Road 67), on the left when traveling east on State Route 81.
Peter Putman was a founding father of Liberty Township in Van Wert County.
In 1840 he was elected to the first Board of Trustees and was Justice of the Peace for 16 years.
He deeded one acre of his land to the Board, which is now . . . — — Map (db m244181) HM
On East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west.
These benches from "Discovery Van Wert County" Display at the Ameriflora 1992, an International Exposition in Columbus, are a gift of the Ameriflora Task Force and Lincoln Ridge. — — Map (db m191148) HM
On East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west.
Pennsylvania Steel Cabin Car Class N8. The 1951 N8 Caboose was the last major design by the Pennsy. Introduced in 1950. Restored 1990. — — Map (db m191140) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 118), on the right when traveling west.
Here stands the first county library in the United States. Given to the people of Van Wert County, by
John Sanford Brumback
In recognition of his gift, this memorial was erected by the Kiwanis Club of Van Wert. — — Map (db m12477) HM
On 1055 South Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the left when traveling north.
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 m12201) HM
On North Washington Street (U.S. 127) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
This house designed by Mrs. Clark and completed in 1895, served as the gracious home of John O. and Tacey Viella (Baker) Clark and their children Ethel, Marcia, Laurence Baker and Robert Sydney.
This plaque is presented in loving . . . — — Map (db m191136) HM
Near East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the left when traveling east.
Bought from the Floyd Mollenkopf International Dealership on Franklin Street
in Convoy, Ohio around 1940. Pulled with a Farmall "M". Gift of the Noah Poling Family - 2003 — — Map (db m191160) HM
On East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west.
Van Wert County Jail constructed in 1891 and razed in 1989. The Jail Cells were located
on East Court Street.
Stone blocks are from original cell blockhouse. — — Map (db m191154) HM
On Stemen Road at U.S. 224, on the right when traveling north on Stemen Road.
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
Near North Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 1920's cabin, owned by
the Runnion Hi-Speed Gas Station
and Tourist Court, was located at
13995 Lincoln Highway.
Donated in 2014 by Dr. Tom Wilkin
In memory of
Dr. Harold and Natalie Wilkin
Restored with grants from
Cooper Family . . . — — Map (db m191164) HM
On North Washington Street (U.S. 127) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On West Main Street (State Highway 118), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Main Street (Lincoln Highway) (Ohio Route 118) just west of South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
On South Washington Street (U.S. 127) just north of East Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
These carriage steps were used at the Castle built in 1898 by the Hon. Wm. T. Hughes
Returned in 2015 in memory of James L. Hillier — — Map (db m191102) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling north.
The Band Stand (Gazebo) was built in 1875 on the Court House lawn. It was moved in 1891 to Third Ward Park by George Marsh, and then to the County Fair Grounds in the early 1900's. The Trustees moved it to its current location in June, 1992. . . . — — Map (db m191006) HM
On Woodland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
R E Baxter Corp Co A 52 Ohio Vol Inf Civil War Sep 18 1840 Jan 23 1921 •
Richard Breese Co H 5 Ohio Vol Cav Civil War Oct 6 1841 Jul 31 1927 •
Andrew J Lybold 1st Lieut Co B & D 64 Ohio Vol Inf Civil War Mar 31 1837 Dec 29 1925 •
Robert J . . . — — Map (db m191099) WM
The howitzer was used by the
U.S. Army during WW II. It was
issued to Airborne Units and
Cannon Companies of Infantry
Regiments. Range 7 miles. — — Map (db m94995) WM
On Ohio Route 116, 0.2 miles west of Jefferson Street.
[South Side of Marker] : "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 . . . — — Map (db m29614) HM
On Bebb Street (Ohio Route 116) 0.3 miles west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
An Altar of Peace
In memory of and in tribute to
the members of this community
who so nobly served our nation
in her several wars
May God grant
that their service and devotion
shall not have been in vain
and that the liberty . . . — — Map (db m95001) WM
On Ohio Route 49, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Indian Reservation granted to John Bapt. Richardville
Chief Miami Nation
By St. Marys Treaty of October 6th 1818
1200 Acres — — Map (db m90941) HM
On Rockford Road (U.S. 33) 0.3 miles south of Fort Recovery Road, on the right when traveling north.
Honoring the Men and Women of Willshire Community who served in the armed forces of the United States
-KIA Viet Nam-
Carey Allen Fosnaugh
Army 8/27/69 - 1/23/70
William Lee Miller
Army 9/25/66 – 8/21/67
Benny James . . . — — Map (db m168372) WM
On Walcott Street (U.S. 33) west of Sprague Street, on the left when traveling west.
Founded by Capt. James Riley, 1821
Named for William Willshire
Original county seat of
Van Wert County
Post Office established 1823
First church organized 1829
Original public school building
erected in this park 1848
Railroad built . . . — — Map (db m44064) HM
On State Street (U.S. 33) at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on State Street.
Citizens of Willshire Township & community who served our country in World War II
Agler, Donald Leroy •
Agler, Doyt •
Agler, Lester C. •
Agler, Ottis C. •
Alspaugh, G. M. •
Alspaugh, Ned J. •
Alspaugh, Walter •
Avery, . . . — — Map (db m191053) WM
