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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM46B_major-general-charles-griffin_Granville-OH.html
Located 100 yards southeast of this marker is the boyhood home of Major General Charles Griffin. Born in 1825, he graduated from West Point in 1847 and rose to prominence during the Civil War. Griffin fought in most of the major engagements of the war's eas…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM487_federation-of-india-community-association_Cleveland-Heights-OH.html
In 1962, Asian Indian students of Case Western Reserve University started India Association of Cleveland (IAC). In 1967, IAC started a newspaper "LOTUS," regarded as the first such Asian Indian community newspapers in the United States. In 1978, IAC started…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM4FO_adna-r-chaffee_Orwell-OH.html
Adna R. Chaffee was born in Orwell on April 14, 1842, and grew up on the family farm. He left home in 1861 to pursue a career in the military, enlisting first in the 6th U.S. Cavalry for service in the Civil War. Distinguishing himself in many battles, incl…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM4OI_old-colony-burying-ground-1805_Granville-OH.html
Granville, Ohio, was settled in 1805 by the Licking Company, a group formed in Granville, Massachusetts, and Granby Connecticut, for the purpose of emigrating west. The Old Colony Burying Ground was defined on the first town plat of Granville in 1905. Many …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM5SP_stoner-house_Westerville-OH.html
The Stoner House, built circa 1862 on a natural spring thought to have medicinal properties, served as an inn, tavern, and spa, and as a hiding place for runaway slaves. George Stoner, owner and operator, drove the stagecoach from Columbus to Westerville tr…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM5SV_in-memory-of-benjamin-r-hanby_Westerville-OH.html
In memory of Benjamin R. Hanby (Otterbein College Class of 1858) whose Christmas song, "Up on the House Top" was first given to the world December, 1864.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM5SX_otterbein-college_Westerville-OH.html
This historic college opened in1847 as Oterbein University of Ohio, named for Philip William Otterbein (1726-1813), a founder of the Church of the Brethren in Christ. The church later merged with the Evangelical Church to become the United Methodist Church.…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM645_y-bridge_Zanesville-OH.html
World famous part of the Old National Road.
Maintained by Muskingum County.Marker by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers.Approved by the Ohio Historical Society.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM649_y-bridge_Zanesville-OH.html
World famous part of the Old National Road.
Maintained by Muskingum County.Marker by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers.Approved by the Ohio Historical Society.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM64H_first-blendon-presbyterian-church_Westerville-OH.html
On this site in 1829 the Presbyterians of Blendon Township built their first church. The land was donated by Timothy Lee for "church and burial" purposes. The Reverend Ebenezer Washburn, buried here, was the first minister. The church was destroyed one week…