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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEPX_john-van-cleve_Dayton-OH.html
John Van Cleve, Benjamin Van Cleve's son, made his own mark on Dayton as an intellectual, a political activist, and an advocate for a more beautiful city. Van Cleve studied botany, mathematics, and music. He served as the mayor of Dayton and publi…
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Benjamin Van Cleve was one of Dayton's most prominent founding citizens. Among the original settlers, he served as Dayton's first postmaster, librarian, and schoolteacher. His home at First and Jefferson Streets, known as a warm, friendly way stat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEPH_montgomery-county-civil-war-memorial-hall_Dayton-OH.html
To those, who in thehour of their country's danger,tendered their lives. To those who gave much andto those who gave their all.1861-1865. Carnifex Ferry · Fort Donelson · Shiloh · Vicksburg · Stone River · …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEPD_still-on-patrol_Dayton-OH.html
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily fortheir success in World War II.A total of 374 officers and3131 men are on board these 52U.S. submarines still on "patrol." Albacore · Amberjack · Argonaut · Barbel · Bonefish &midd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEPC_montgomery-county-world-war-memorial_Dayton-OH.html
To those who madethe supreme sacrificeWorld War1917 - 1918 Dedicated tothose who rendered serviceCambrai · Somme-Defensive · Lys · Aisne · Montdidier-Noyon · Champagne-Marne · Aisne-Marne · Somme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEPB_montgomery-county-spanish-american-war-memorial_Dayton-OH.html
Erected toSpanish War Veterans1898 - 1902 Dedicated tothose who rendered serviceSinking of the MaineSan Juan HillSantiagoPorto RicoSantiago BayManila BayPhillipine InsurrectionEl CaneyChinese Boxer Rebellionand all others who served1898 1902
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEP8_congressional-medal-of-honor-recipients_Dayton-OH.html
United States of AmericaCongressional Medal of Honor RecipientsState of Ohio, Montgomery County Civil WarDowns, Henry W. Sgt. Winchester, Virginia 1864James, Isaac, Pvt. Petersburg, Virginia 1865James, John H. Capt. Mobile Bay, Alabama 1864Matt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEP7_blue-star-mothers-veterans-memorial_Dayton-OH.html
Forever honoring all oursons and daughters of thecity of Dayton and ofMontgomery County whoserved their country inthe Armed Forces . . . . In reverent recognitionof our heroic citizenswho gave their lives insacrifice, we humblydedicate this mem…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEP0_van-cleve-park_Dayton-OH.html
In the latter half of the 1800's, James Campbell's home stood across the street from this spot, on Monument Avenue between Jefferson and St. Clair Streets. As a city council member, Campbell grew impatient with the eye sore that had developed on w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEOZ_the-great-dayton-flood-of-1913-and-the-rivers-flowed-through-the-city_Dayton-OH.html
The Great Dayton Flood of 1913On Sunday, March 23, 1913, three storm systems met over western Ohio and, over the next four days, poured nine to eleven inches of rain over the Miami Valley. Falling on near-frozen and saturated ground, this rain ran…
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