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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWU_pike-county-revolutionary-soldiers_Waverly-OH.html
Charles Barker · Charles LoveWilliam Beekman · Thomas McCannHugh Blackwell · Alexander McMillenReuben Bristol · Jacob MowrerJoshua Brooks · George PennistenJohn Brumley · John PerilCharles Cissna · …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWS_pike-county-twentieth-century-war-memorial_Waverly-OH.html
Dedicated to the Glory of Almighty God in memory of Pike County men and women who by their unselfish patriotism have advanced the American ideals of liberty and the universal brotherhood of man.
World War I 1917-1918
World War II 1941-1945
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGWO_pike-county-veterans-memorial_Waverly-OH.html
In memory ofall veterans fromPike County who served
All Gave SomeSome Gave All
Thanks to those who made this dream reality
To Honor Those Who Gave So Much
IraqJustin R. McCoyDaniel T. MorrisJames M. Puckett
VietnamEarl DuncanJimmy J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGUM_ohio-and-erie-canal_Waverly-OH.html
The Ohio and Erie Canal, built between 1825 and 1832, had a significant influence on Ohio's economy. In the early 19th century Ohio was largely rural and dependent on subsistence agriculture as the primary business. The canal, which cost nearly $8…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGU4_pp-african-american-settlement-eden-baptist-church_Waverly-OH.html
Side A: PP African American SettlementThirteen African American families migrated to Pebble Township in Pike County in the early 1820s from Virginia. Some of the families were former slaves while others were freeborn people of color. Their farm kn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGU2_war-savings-stamps_Waverly-OH.html
In recognition ofthe patriotism ofthe people ofPike Countywho so generously purchasedWar Savings Stamps in 1918this tablet isgratefully erected by theOhio War Savings Committee
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGU1_pike-county-courthouse_Waverly-OH.html
The Pike County Courthouse was at Piketon from 1815-1861 when county residents voted to move the county seat to Waverly. The Waverly Public Square was donated to the county by the Meschech Downing family in September, 1861. A committee was appoint…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGTR_german-evangelical-church-pike-heritage-foundation-museum_Waverly-OH.html
Side A: German Evangelical ChurchConstruction of Waverly's third church, built with locally produced brick, began in 1859 and was completed in 1860. The original deed, recorded on October 31, 1859, listed the value of the lot as $180. With the mer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGTK_the-emmitt-house-james-emmitt_Waverly-OH.html
Side A: The Emmitt HouseBuilt for Waverly industrialist James Emmitt in 1861, The Emmitt House was partly the work of carpenter Madison Hemings, who claimed parentage by President Thomas Jefferson. It served as a tavern and store for travelers on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGTJ_canal-park_Waverly-OH.html
The Ohio-Erie Canal, the most important development in the county's early years, was started July 4, 1825 near Newark. The canal passed through Waverly along US 23 and portions of it can still be seen in Waverly today. Only four feet deep and bord…