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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B9_congressional-medal-of-honor-recipients_Newark-OH.html
United States of AmericaCongressional Medal of Honor RecipientsState of Ohio, Licking County
Civil WarHanna, Milton ? ? ? ? ?? ? Sergeant ? ? ? ? Tennessee ? ? ?1863Inscho, Leonidas H. ? ? 1st Lt ? ? ? ? ? ? Maryland ? ? ? ?1862Morey, Delano ? …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B8_john-sparks_Newark-OH.html
As a private in the infantry of the 1st United States Regiment, and during the years 1805 to 1807, John Sparks (1758-1846) acted as guide, scout, and hunter for the two expeditions of Zebulon Pike, which helped to open up largely unknown areas in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B7_the-history-of-licking-memorial-hospital_Newark-OH.html
Newark's first hospital opened on this site in January 1898. In 1906, the building was moved to 22 Wyoming and attached to an existing structure, creating a 22-bed hospital. In December 1914, a new hospital opened at the corners of Everett and Bue…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B4_monsignor-john-joseph-jessing_Columbus-OH.html
Monsignor John Joseph Jessing, founder of the Pontifical College Josephinum, was born in Germany in 1836. He immigrated to America and, in 1870, was ordained a priest in Columbus. He published a newspaper, the Ohio Waisenfreund (Ohio Orphans' Frie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B3_ohio-school-for-the-deaf_Columbus-OH.html
The Ohio School for the Deaf was established in 1829 by an act of the Ohio Legislature. Although the fifth school for the deaf in the country, it was the first school to be 100% funded by the state. The school first opened in a small rented buildi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AP_edwards-gymnasium-home-of-high-school-basketball-tournaments_Delaware-OH.html
Edwards GymnasiumThe gym was dedicated February 22, 1906. It is named in memory of OWU Trustee John Edwards whose initial gift made its construction possible. At the time of its completion it was considered the largest and finest basketball facili…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AN_old-city-hall-and-opera-house_Delaware-OH.html
The old city hall opened in 1882. Its clock tower rose to a height of 92ft. The first floor housed administrative offices, the police department, the jail, and the fire department. A 1,050 seat auditorium known as the Opera House graced the second…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AM_oak-grove-cemetery-and-arboretum_Delaware-OH.html
In 1850, this eighty acre tract known as the Kilbourne farm was purchased for use as a cemetery. The "Old Burial Grounds," located where Ohio Wesleyan's Selby Stadium now stands, had deteriorated and most of those remains were removed to Oak Grove…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AG_university-hall-and-gray-chapel_Delaware-OH.html
University Hall was completed in 1893. It is constructed of Amherst Sandstone. The bell tower rises to a height of 148 feet. The structure houses administrative offices, classrooms, and the legendary Gray Chapel. Among the celebrities who have app…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AE_wesley-branch-rickey_Delaware-OH.html
Athlete, Teacher, Coach, Lawyer, HumanitarianDistinguished Alumnus of Ohio Wesleyanand loyal member ofDelta Tau Delta fraternity.
Dedicated byhis brothers of Mu Chapter ofDelta Tau Delta fraternityOctober 23, 1976