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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YSI_interurban-transportation_Russells-Point-OH.html
In the early 1900's, advertising could be found in major newspapers proclaiming "Hourly service to Indian Lake, Russells Point and Lakeview." Interurban Railway Cars were designed by the Ohio electric Company to save gas and transport pe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YSF_miami-erie-canal-lewistown-reservoir_Russells-Point-OH.html
As a result of the success of the Erie Canal in New York, the Ohio General Assembly decided to build two canals to promote business and travel between the Ohio River and Lake Erie. The Miami & Erie Canal, built in three stages, united Cincinnati w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YRC_sandy-beach-bridge_Russells-Point-OH.html
The footbridge crossing the Russells Point Harbor was constructed in 1924 by Samuel "Pappy" and French Wilgus at a cost of $15,000 . It connected the east side of the Sandy Beach Amusement Park to eateries and other attractions on the we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YRB_boats-of-indian-lake_Russells-Point-OH.html
The first motorized boat appeared on Indian Lake in the early 1900's. By 1930, reports indicated there were a total of 13 pleasure boats and 17 speed boats operating out of Russells Point Harbor, and many more from other points around the lake. Fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y17_wapatomica-historical_Bellefontaine-OH.html
Historically a political center and site of several intertribal councils, Wapatomica is considered the most significant site of Shawnee history in Ohio. As such, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma donated the funds for this monument. Eastern …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VN2_curry-blockhouse-shawnee-village-oldtown-historical_Quincy-OH.html
Curry Blockhouse Built by Hiriam Curry for protection of the border settlers, following surrender of Gen. Hull in War of 1812. It stood on the north bank of Stony Creek, opposite the Indian village "Oldtown". Shawnee Village …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V50_hicksite-quaker-church-historical_Zanesfield-OH.html
The church was built in 1828 by a group of Friends (Quakers), followers of Elias Hicks, who in 1827 split from the Goshen Friends Church and formed their own monthly meetings. Sometime around 1913, the two congregations went back together again. i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V3G_site-of-fort-wapatomica-historical_Bellefontaine-OH.html
During the Revolution the Wyandot Village here became a British War base called Wapatomica. Invasions against Bryant Station, Ky. and Fort Henry (Wheeling, W. Va.) were planned and started from here. Fort erected 1782, was destroyed 1786 by Col. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1USO_old-town-shawnee-village-historical_De-Graff-OH.html
Oldtown Shawnee Village quarter mile north meeting place of Simon Kenton and Tecumseh 1806
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NJT_jefferson-township-veterans-memorial_Bellefontaine-OH.html
in honor of All Veterans (logo seal- Department of Defense) of Jefferson Township
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