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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI34_the-great-trail_Toledo-OH.html
This TabletMarks the PathMade previous to theFrench and Indian WarBy the IndiansWho called itTHE GREAT TRAILIt extended from Detroit toPittsburg and was used by theFrench and British and byGeneral Harrison in 1812.It was regarded as the most impor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI32_historic-woodlawn-cemetery_Toledo-OH.html
Founded in 1876 by a group of Toledo businessmen, Woodlawn Cemetery was designed in the tradition of the country's "rural cemetery" movement, which was first popularized in Europe in the 1830s. This movement reflects the change in American burial …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZE_toledo_Toledo-OH.html
[Front Side of Marker, Facing South]:"Toledo" After consolidation of the villages of Fort Lawrence and Vistula, the City of Toledo was incorporated in 1837. Originally named "Toledo" in 1833, the site became part of Ohio when the "Toledo War," …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHH4_vistula-historic-district_Toledo-OH.html
The pioneer village of Vistula is now bounded by Walnut, Champlain, Chestnut, Magnolia, and Summit streets. Established in 1833 by Benjamin F. Stickney and Edward Bissell, Vistula was merged with its rival, Port Lawrence, and in 1837 both villages…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH9T_the-oliver-house_Toledo-OH.html
[Front Side]:"The Oliver House" Overlooking the "Middlegrounds," an early site of railroad, immigration, and commercial activity, the Oliver House opened in 1859 as Toledo's premier hotel. It was designed by nationally prominent architect Isaia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH9P_port-lawrence-fort-industry-1805_Toledo-OH.html
[East Side of Marker]:"Port Lawrence" This pioneer village, which was united with its downriver rival, Vistula, to be incorporated as Toledo in 1837, was platted by Cincinnati businessmen in 1817. The "Panic" of 1819 caused the enterprise to de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH64_a-prehistoric-fort_Toledo-OH.html
A Prehistoric Fort consisting of earthen walls accompanied by moats, formerly occupied this site. The walls, three to four feet high, probably were surmounted by palisades which together with the steep river banks, rendered the fort fairly secure …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCV1_peter-and-robert-navarre_Toledo-OH.html
Erected byCitizens of Toledo,East Side Commercial Club,and Ford Post, GARPeter and RobertNavarreU.S. ScoutsWar of 1812East ToledoHistorical Society, 1989
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCV0_peter-navarre_Toledo-OH.html
(Front):Peter Navarre1790-1874Considered the first citizen of the East Side, Peter Navarre, along with his brother Robert, first settled the land east of the Maumee River in 1807. A fur trader by profession, Navarre was experienced in wilderness s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCUX_peter-navarre_Toledo-OH.html
Famous ScoutWhose loyalty, courage, and resourcefulnessaided the United States in retaining thisterritory during the War of 1812 - 1815.His grave is 400 feet south of this spot. This memorial erected October 6, 1923.byThe Peter Navarre ChapterN.S.…
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