Samuel Norton, Albijence Bucklin, their families & Seth Holmes arrived at this historic site October 17, 1819. The first log residence was built 130 feet southwest of this monument. The Abel Carey Tannery was built on this site in the summer of . . . — — Map (db m155298) HM
Revolutionary War
Col. William Crawford •
Capt. Biggs •
Lt. Ashley •
31 others who served with them
Civil War
Akers, Alex •
Akers, Elbanen •
Albright, Jacob •
Ames, James •
Andrews, Frank P. •
Ashley, Franklin • . . . — — Map (db m195150) WM
Dedicated to the women who served and those who kept the home fires burning
Remembering
with honor
the women of
the Scheerer
and Foreman
families
WAVES
WAC — — Map (db m195146) WM
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream it must be fought for protected and handed on for them to do the same.
Ronald Reagan
The cost of freedom is . . . — — Map (db m195381) WM
1. The Window at the Far Left represents the present looking down on the park below, cell phone in hand, the persons portrayed stand ready to keep a watchful eye on the park. 2. The Agricultural Panel salutes Crawford County's largest . . . — — Map (db m155300) HM
This monument, erected by lodge members and friends, is affectionately dedicated
to the memory of John Edward Hopley, 1850 - 1927, pioneer in Lincoln Highway development. First state consul for Ohio of the Lincoln Highway Association. In 1887 he . . . — — Map (db m135375) HM
In the early 20th century, the Linn Block building housed the Shaw Furniture Carpet Co., which sold household items in the late 193Os, the building housed Russell L. Rossman's Grocery Store, providing people with good foods until it became . . . — — Map (db m195155) HM
1830 - Cornelius Gilmore home built
Mid 1800s - Land registrar Thomas Gillespie
1914 - Fred Petersilge's Cafe and Saloon
1923 - New York Restaurant
1937-1957 - York Cafe-Bros. Gus & Harty Vallas
1957 - Ed Koch's . . . — — Map (db m195154) HM
In the early 20 century, the Picking Block housed merchant tailor Frank D. Thomas. Later throughout the 1920s, the building housed the Tri-County Real Estate Agency, Swain's Dry Cleaning, and Burns Studio photographers. In 1945, Henry's Studio moved . . . — — Map (db m195153) HM
On the banks on the Olentangy River, at the
bend where the stream turns southwest, is the
legendary site of Seccaium. This 17th century
village was located on the portage to the
Sandusky River, and was recognized by
Indians as a neutral . . . — — Map (db m80440) HM
In the early 1900s, this building hosted a candy shop that catered to the city's sweet tooth, aptly named the Bucyrus Candy Kitchen. While the Candy Kitchen provided delicious sweets to the community, the Loyal Order of Moose established their . . . — — Map (db m195151) HM
The Plains lay south and west of the Sandusky
River, bounded by the Olentangy River on the
east and Tymochtee Creek on the west. The local
black prairie soils mark the extent of the
grasslands, which were uncommon in the dense
eastern . . . — — Map (db m94535) HM
Side A Runaway slaves used a web of routes through Crawford County, most going through the city of Bucyrus. Present-day State Route 98 to State Route 4, laid out in 1822 from Norton in northern Delaware County through Bucyrus to Sandusky in . . . — — Map (db m107079) HM
For centuries this area was used by Indian
tribes as a hunting ground. Vast swamp forests
of elm, ash, beech, pin oak, and maple lay on all
sides. To the east, a large cranberry bog was
covered by water most of the year. Indian
hunting camps . . . — — Map (db m119771) HM
From 1942 until 1946, members of local churches and two railroad
auxiliaries operated a community-based free canteen for passing troops
on the platform of the Pennsylvania Railroad station. A grateful
region honored approximately 1.2 million of . . . — — Map (db m119779) HM
This memorial is dedicated in honor and memory of the men and women whose service and sacrifice in both war and peace helped preserve the freedoms of humanity
World War I 1914 ★ 1918 •
World War II 1941 . . . — — Map (db m206776) WM
This Depot, dedicated on December 27, 1900, served as division headquarters for the Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis railroad, commonly called the Big Four. Peak passenger usage occurred during and after World War I when 32 trains . . . — — Map (db m20370) HM
Dedicated in this bicentennial year
to the men and women who
served their country with honor
in all conflicts for freedom
Re-dedicated as “Flag Plaza” this 11th day of November 2006
by the Galion Veterans Memorial Commission . . . — — Map (db m20374) HM
Replica marker
commemorating the
Lincoln Highway
which passed through
Galion from 1913 to
1921. Known here at
that time as Lincoln
Way West and East.
The Galion Area
Betterment Commission — — Map (db m181450) HM
This cannon, formerly mounted on the U.S.S. Constitution “Old Ironsides” was obtained by the City of Galion from the Boston Navy Yards in 1934.
The Constitution, build in 1797, saw action in the Barbary Coast War and the War of 1812. After many . . . — — Map (db m194245) HM
The Village of New Washington. Nicknamed "Dutchtown" for the many German families that settled in this area, New Washington was platted in 1833 by George Washington Meyers, who arrived in Cranberry Township in 1826. Prominent Austrian romantic . . . — — Map (db m179446) HM
In every war, the nation has used men from this community. This significant mound,
once covered with flowers, and now flags, is dedicated to the Nations dead,
which insures that no soldier is forgotten on Memorial Day.
Adam Link, one of the . . . — — Map (db m94790) WM
Long known to the Indians for the mineral spring water, this land was purchased in 1819 by Samuel Knisley. After 1880 it was developed as a resort area by Dr. Jerome Bland, who also established a cattle and horse breeding farm. In 1930 the land . . . — — Map (db m94709) HM
Founded in 1912 by the Polish National Alliance and dedicated by U.S. President William Howard Taft, Alliance College was one of the nation's first nationality colleges. Its mission was to provide educational opportunities for everyone, but . . . — — Map (db m72989) HM
Between 1884 and 1915, this was a major health resort, founded upon the various mineral springs here. Dr. John H. Gray, who had discovered spring water on his farm, began prescribing and marketing it in 1884. By the early 1900s, some forty inns and . . . — — Map (db m41025) HM
Former location of a 200 foot, single-span Baltimore truss bridge constructed by the Youngstown Steel Company in 1896. This truss design was patented in the 19th century by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and adapted for highway use for crossings . . . — — Map (db m132167) HM
In 1895, William D. Rider, a prominent businessman, broke ground for the half - million dollar hotel and resort known as Hotel Rider. It opened on May 1, 1897 and was said to have been one of the finest hotels between New York City and Chicago and . . . — — Map (db m132166) HM
Flowing 117 miles from its headwaters in New York, French Creek is a beautiful waterway, treasured for its incredible biodiversity. Biodiversity means there are a lot of different types of plants and animals found within the creek.
What lives . . . — — Map (db m232155) HM
The Riviere aux Boeufs of the French, renamed by George Washington in 1753. It had an important part in the French and Indian War and the settlement of northwestern Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m175465) HM
Indigenous Settlements
French Creek Valley was inhabited by a pre-Iroquoian culture dating back to the Late Woodland Period (500 AD-1500 AD). The early settlers were located downstream on the east bank. An archaeological dig performed in 1938 . . . — — Map (db m232150) HM
Major George Washington was 21 years old and a loyal British subject when he was sent by the governor of Virginia, Robert Dinwiddie, on a dangerous diplomatic mission into western Pennsylvania. Governor Dinwiddie had heard reports that the French . . . — — Map (db m232151) HM
The excavation of three overlapping palisaded villages on this site has provided data about settlement patterns of the French Creek Valley. Artifacts left by the peoples living here from 1100 AD to 1500 AD indicate a subsistence based on seasonal . . . — — Map (db m232149) HM
The Riviere aux Boeufs of the French, renamed by George Washington in 1753. It had an important part in the French and Indian War and the settlement of northwestern Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m60445) HM
[two tablets, identical heading] This tablet is dedicated to the citizens of this community who gave full measure of devotion to their country that civilization might endure. — — Map (db m107713) WM
Dedicated Sept., 10, 1866. to the memory of the brave of Evansburgh & Sadsbury who fell for their country during the War of the Great Rebellion. Killed in Battle I. Graff, Apr. 6, 1865, ae. 34 yrs.; G.W.Boutell; May 5, 1864, ae. 22 yrs.; . . . — — Map (db m107722) HM
Raised some 10 feet by a 23-mile "feeder" from Meadville, this lake was the vital source of water for the highest part of the canal, 4 miles west. Lake water and traffic flowed north to Erie, south to the Ohio River. — — Map (db m74625) HM
Conneaut Lake is a kettle lake formed by the receding glacier during the last Ice Age, about 12,000 years ago. As the glacier melted, a large block of ice partially embedded in accumulated sediment formed the depression, which became the lake. . . . — — Map (db m74623) HM
Just east of Ice House Park stood two large wooden structures to store ice harvested from the lake during the winter. Inclined wooden ramps led from the frozen lake to storage within the buildings whose walls were 12 inches thick and filled with . . . — — Map (db m74616) HM
Railroad service came to Evansburg, (Conneaut Lake), in 1859 with the establishment of a station south of town at Stoney Point, a stop on the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad. Passengers and freight were transferred to horse buggies and wagons . . . — — Map (db m74622) HM
Ace Roller Coaster Landmark American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes Conneaut Lake Park's Blue Streak as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historical significance. Constructed as part of a major . . . — — Map (db m107699) HM
Welcome children of all ages. This Carousel has been making memories at Conneaut Lake Park - formerly Exposition Park - since approximately 1914. Assembled by T.M. Harton of Pittsburgh, who also owned and operated carousels at West View and . . . — — Map (db m107703) HM
Part of the old channel lies near the highway. The Conneaut Line, from Erie to near Conneaut Lake, was begun by the State, 1838, and completed by the Erie Canal Company, 1843-44. Canal in use until 1871. — — Map (db m60439) HM
Drilled here in 1815 by Samuel Magaw and William Clark to reach brine, a frontier source of salt. When it was deepened by Daniel Shryock to 300 feet in 1819, oil was struck. Because of this unwanted byproduct, the well and salt works here were . . . — — Map (db m60441) HM
John Brown of Ossawatomie and Harper's Ferry worked here as a tanner, 1825-35. The nearby house was then his home. His first wife and son are buried near. — — Map (db m50447) HM
On the side road, a short distance south, are the remains of the tannery and home built by the noted abolitionist of Harper's Ferry fame. Here, he lived and worked from 1825 to 1835, employing as many as 15 men in producing leather. — — Map (db m50446) HM
Cut off from the rest of Pymatuning Swamp by a 3-mile bank, this became the 600-acre "Pymatuning Reservoir" of the canal, which lay at its western edge. Begun by the State, 1838; finished by the Erie Canal Company, 1843-44. — — Map (db m60437) HM
Remains of the canal bed may be seen beside the railroad, below the bridge. Less than 2 miles away, this Shenango Line, from New Castle, united with the Conneaut Line, from Erie. The entire canal was in use 1844-1871. — — Map (db m39918) HM
Oldest college in continuous existence under the same name west of the Allegheny Mountains. Founded 1815. Chartered 1817. The college's first president, Timothy Alden, was architect of Bentley Hall, which became the center of administration. — — Map (db m41020) HM
Two blocks from here is the home built 1841 by Justice Henry Baldwin. Appointed to United States Supreme Court in 1830. As a member of Congress in 1816 to 1822, he was an early protective tariff advocate. — — Map (db m41021) HM
This red oak and time capsule placed in honor of the two hundredth year of the settlement of the Meadville Community — Dedicated July 4, 1988
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Other Centennial Trees
1 . . . — — Map (db m132141) HM
Here in Crawford County on Sept. 9, 1842, direct primary elections were born when county Democrats used this system to nominate candidates for the legislature and county offices. Republicans here began voting by this method in 1860. This "Crawford . . . — — Map (db m41024) HM
Built to replace the old fire headquarters in City Hall, Central Station housed the three engines of the newly automotive truck fleet. Upstairs sleeping quarters made a full time force possible and the fire bell was supplemented by an extensive . . . — — Map (db m132127) HM
Founded in 1807 as the Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Manufacture and the Useful Arts, the nation's third oldest Chamber of Commerce met here in the old log courthouse, led by Crawford Messenger editor Thomas Atkinson and Holland Land . . . — — Map (db m60448) HM
From 1830 to 1870 two waterways quartered the city: Mill Run, NE to SW, and the Feeder Canal, NW to SE. Here, for three blocks, they shared their courses before diverging; the Run to French Creek, the Canal Conneaut Lake, commercial contacts & . . . — — Map (db m132125) HM
In commemoration of
Col. William Crawford
born in Virginia in 1732,
burned at the stake
by the Delaware Indians
near Sandusky, Ohio, June 11, 1782
Revolutionary soldier,
friend and companion of Washington,
brave and . . . — — Map (db m132138) HM
This tablet is erected
in memory of the men who composed
Company "A" 211th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers,
who enlisted in Crawford County
and went forth in defense of their country
in the Civil War of 1861-1865.
Elias . . . — — Map (db m132161) WM
Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Meadville, in 1788, was the first permanent settlement in northwest Pennsylvania. In 1842 the nation's first direct primary was held here. Cradle of the oil and zipper industries. Named for Colonel . . . — — Map (db m41026) HM
Dedicated to all veterans…
In honor of those who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice
Global War on
Terror
[Names not listed]
World War I
[Names not listed]
World War II
[Names not listed]
Korea
[Names . . . — — Map (db m132131) WM
An event here in September 1880 led to the end of segregation by race in the state's public schools. At the South Ward schools, Elias Allen tried unsuccessfully to enroll his two children. He appealed to the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas, . . . — — Map (db m41027) HM
Reflecting the diversity of early religious life, the first church here was the Central or Second Presbyterian acquired in 1904 by the Christian Church. In 1963 a new sanctuary was built on North Main Extension and the Landmark brick Church razed. — — Map (db m55072) HM
Founding site of Allegheny College June 20, 1815 and of a Society for the encouragement of manufacturers and arts Feb. 12, 1807 now the third oldest chamber of commerce in the nation. — — Map (db m132144) HM
Major George Washington was 21 years old and a loyal British subject when he was sent by the governor of Virginia, Robert Dinwiddie, on a dangerous diplomatic mission into western Pennsylvania. Governor Dinwiddie had heard reports that the French . . . — — Map (db m175235) HM
Developed by Meaville Housing Corporation in 1936, it was the first project of its kind to be guaranteed by the FHA.
Ninety seven industries, business concerns and individuals subscribed to the initial stock offering and the mortgage was . . . — — Map (db m83698) HM
Meadville's Downtown National Register District extends North from Clinton Court to North Street and West from Chancery Lane to Mulberry Street. It includes the institutional, commercial, industrial and residential hub of David Mead's original 1788 . . . — — Map (db m55068) HM
Built as a two-story Federal-style home by David Derickson, judge of the 6th District. An 1821 graduate of Allegheny College admitted to the Bar in 1823, he trained many early attorneys. The house, bought in 1848 by Hiram L. Richmond Esq., was . . . — — Map (db m132143) HM
Built as a production facility for the Meadville Woolen Company, this building later served as market & meeting hall. From 1879 to 1925 it was the home of the Meadville Library, Art, and Historical Association then was converted to commercial use. — — Map (db m55071) HM
From the 1850s through the 1960s Meadville's 4th Ward was a neighborhood of frame houses and small industries, home to railroad workers and tradesmen. It extended from French Creek to Park Avenue and was bisected by Dock Street (now Mead Avenue), . . . — — Map (db m175201) HM
Founded in 1788 by David Mead and other settlers from the Wyoming region. In 1800 made county seat. First direct primary in United States held here in 1842. Making of hookless fasteners was pioneered here. — — Map (db m41028) HM
Built in 1870, enlarged in 1916, rescued in 1970 by a community drive, the Meadville Market House is the oldest continuous use market structure in Pennsylvania. Here, in the ancient tradition, farmers and local craftsmen still present their goods . . . — — Map (db m85233) HM
In 1810, on hand looms and spinning wheels, Meadville produced 16,818 yards of woolen material. By 1870 a steam-powered mill, built here where Mill Run and the Feeder Canal joined briefly, made fine woolens from the fleece of county sheep for . . . — — Map (db m85237) HM
David Mead was born in Hudson, NY on January 17, 1752, the eldest son of Darius and Ruth Curtis Mead of Connecticut. In 1774, he married Agnes Wilson of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, and the couple had nine children, of whom five lived to . . . — — Map (db m175200) HM
The first "fireproof" building in Meadville, designed in the Chicago style, it was constructed without flammable material except for its window frames and doors. It was initially a medical professionals building with doctors and dentists on the . . . — — Map (db m132126) HM
Essential to the growth of an early frontier town, this vigorous stream provided power to early mill wheels and water for fire fighting, and fed the French Creek Feeder Canal. By 1910 it was built over and largely lost to view. — — Map (db m132118) HM
Pennsylvania State Senator, 1959-63, Lieutenant Governor, 1963-67, and Governor, 1967-71. The 1874 state charter was substantially reformed at a constitutional convention during his term. He promoted improvements in welfare, transportation, . . . — — Map (db m41029) HM
Born a slave in Maryland in 1801, he escaped as a boy and about 1824 came to Meadville. A barber, he was long active in the Underground Railroad. His Arch Street house, since torn down, is estimated to have harbored some 500 runaway slaves prior to . . . — — Map (db m41030) HM
Canadian born Thomas Roddy was admitted to the Crawford County Bar in 1870. He served on City Council, library boards and Market House oversight committee. In 1881 he won Elias Allen's suit which desegregated Pennsylvania schools-all despite being . . . — — Map (db m55069) HM
Founded 1904 Spirella, the world's largest corset maker, employed 1 of 27 local workers. A paternalistic management sponsored classes, an infirmary, library, cafeteria & ball team. This building with its north light windows was the primary sewing . . . — — Map (db m132136) HM
This Georgian Revival post office and federal office complex, built to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community, provided office space for our Congressman, federal agencies, and later selective service and social security offices. Despite a . . . — — Map (db m132134) HM
The landmark Kepler Hotel, built in 1890, enlarged in 1923, served the community for 60 years. The Kepler family had operated hotels since 1812 at Woodcock, Venango, & Titusville before coming to Market Square in 1875. Revitalized 2003 by Meadville . . . — — Map (db m85235) HM
In 1917 City Council acted to more than double the size of the Market House by lengthening the structure and adding a full second floor to house social service offices, meeting and rest rooms. In 1985 the former haymarket at the west side of Market . . . — — Map (db m132123) HM
Meadville's second "skyscraper", designed in the Beaux Arts style, was built as a home for the numerous Masonic orders and reflected the growth and prosperity of the early 20th century city. Converted to private ownership in 1995 , its commercial . . . — — Map (db m132133) HM
The cities of Fismes, France and Meadville, U.S.A. have shared a long history of friendship dating back to World Wars I and II.
In tribute to this special friendship this walkway in Diamond Park shall forever more be known as the Promenade . . . — — Map (db m132140) HM
Built in 1870 as a 30' x 100' store front, this three-story building first housed a meat market, with offices and club social rooms upstairs. In 1901 the John J. Shryock store moved here and remained, the city's major home furniture store, until . . . — — Map (db m132119) HM
Dr. David Snodgrass built this office and residence and practiced here for 20 years. His widow rented the medical offices but retained her home here, creating apartments on the upper floor. An early answering and business service, begun for medical . . . — — Map (db m132117) HM
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