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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EB5_french-exploration_Hamilton-OH.html
Pierre-Joseph Celron, sieur de Bienville, with 200 to 250 French soldiers and some Indians, was sent in 1749 to renew and strengthen France's claim to the Ohio country and drive out the British. During navigation of the Allegheny, Ohio and Great M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKIR_soldiers-sailors-and-pioneers-monument_Hamilton-OH.html
Side A: Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers MonumentThe Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument was planned and promoted by Butler County Civil War veterans and financed by a county levy in 1899. The monument, built of Indiana Limestone, is near the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKHO_the-old-well_Hamilton-OH.html
of theoriginal Fort Hamiltonwas located 31 feet westof this marker
In memory ofCarl E. Margedant
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKHN_fort-hamilton_Hamilton-OH.html
Built by General St. Clair in 1791, on his campaign against the Indians.
It was enlarged in 1792 and used by General Wayne in 1793, on his march to Fallen Timbers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKHM_old-log-building_Hamilton-OH.html
This log building, which was erected while this part of the country was still a wilderness, is a silent tribute to the courageous and hardy Americans who preceded you who read this. This tribute symbolizes the strength and character of which we ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKHJ_founding-of-fort-hamilton_Hamilton-OH.html
On this spot in the year of ourLord 1791 General Arthur St. Clairfounded Fort Hamilton. Here, in 1793General Anthony Wayne organized hisexpedition against the Indians whichgave to this Republic five great states.Here our forefathers first bridged …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKBS_the-miami-erie-canal-lift-bridge_Middletown-OH.html
The lift bridge built in 1899 across the Miami & Erie Canal at Third Street (now Central Ave.), was the third bridge at this site since the canal began in 1825. An electric motor was used to raise the west portion of the floor of the bridge up the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKBR_the-miami-erie-canal-in-middletown_Middletown-OH.html
Ohio's canal system was the most effective between 1827 and 1850, before the introduction of the railroads. In Middletown, the canal was still used well into the 20th century but in 1913 a devastating flood destroyed much of the canal. In 1929 wat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKBK_canal-locks_Middletown-OH.html
Canal locks were built to raise and lower boats as the elevation of the land changed. There were 106 locks on the Miami & Erie Canal to overcome a difference in elevation of 512 feet.
The Excello Lock, left, was the first lock completed on the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKBJ_canal-boats_Middletown-OH.html
Canal boats were designed to haul freight up to 80 tons. Pulled usually by mules, they traveled at approximately three miles per hour.
[Photos] Left, freighters on the Miami & Erie Canal just south of Third Street (now Central Avenue) in 1910. …