Historical Markers in Logan County, Ohio
1882 Whipple Through Truss Bridge
1913 Flood
A Castle as a Farmhouse
Belle Center Jail
Belle Center Spanish American War Memorial
Belle Center War Memorial
Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Airport Pylon
Bellefontaine High School Veterans Memorial
Bellefontaine Vietnam Memorial
Bellefontaine War Memorial
Bellefontaine World War I Memorial
Bickham Bridge - 1877
Blair Casey Park
Blue Jacket Town
Boats of Indian Lake
Campbell Hill
Cherokee
China Flats
Christopher Crary
Clarence L Knowlton Library
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
Council House
Curry Blockhouse / Shawnee Village Oldtown
Darby Creek
DeGraff, Ohio Veterans Memorial
Earl S. Sloan (1848-1923)
East Liberty School
Ebenezer Zane Cabin
First Portland Cement Concrete Street
Flatwood Schoolhouse
Free Servicemen's Canteen, 1942-1946
From Generation to Generation
Gen. Simon Kenton
Gen. Simon Kenton / Historical Home Site
General Robert Patterson Kennedy
Geneva College
George Bartholomew
George Washington Memorial Tree
George Washington Rockwell
Goshen Quaker Cemetery
Greenville Treaty Line / Nancy Stewart Section
Gunn's Tavern / Trading Post
Harmon Field
Helen Wonders Blue Memorial Park
Hicksite Quaker Church
Highland Gardens Veterans Monument
Historic Logan County
Home of John Garwood / Garwoods Mill Site
Hull's Army
Hull's Army in 1812
Hull's Trace
Huntsville, Ohio Veterans Memorial
In Memory of Isaac Zane
Indian Lake State Park
Indian Lake Veterans Memorial
Industry on the Macacheek
Interurban Transportation
Isaac Zane & Princess Myeerah
Islands and Beaches
Jefferson Township Veterans Memorial
Kenton's Farm
Lakeview Amvets Memorial #1
Lakeview Amvets Memorial #2
Lakeview War Memorial #3
LCPL Lewis E. Hughes II
Let's Play
Lewis R. Ratleff Park
Logan County Veterans Memorial
Mac-O-Chee Towns
Mackachack Town
Manary Blockhouse
Manary House
McColly Covered Bridge - 1876
McKee's Town
Miami- Erie Canal / Lewistown Reservoir
Michael Lane Partin
Middleburg United Methodist Church Bellringers
Moluntha
Monroe Township School
Myeerah Trail
Myeerah Trail / Historic Logan County
Native Americans
Ohio Hi Point Career Center
Ohio State Eagles Recreation Park
Old Quincy School
Old Town Shawnee Village
Oldest Concrete Street in America
Onion Ditch Bridge
Orchard Island Post Office
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima Statue Park
Over a Century of Tours
Phebe Haines Sharp
Pickrell UGRR Station
Pickrelltown Community Club
Pickrelltown Monument Honor Roll
Pigeon Town / Shawnee Village Site
Powell Park, the Old Burial Ground
Quaker Meeting Place / Site of First Church and School in Rushcreek Township
Quincy Ohio Veterans Memorial
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial
Remembrance 1951- 1969
Sandy Beach Amusement Park
Sandy Beach and the Big Band Era
Sandy Beach Bridge
Sandy Beach Park
Second Church/ First School
Seneca Council House / Indian Reservation
Shawnee Nation in Logan County / Shawnee Villages in Logan County
Sherman M. Ricketts
Site of Fort Wapatomica
Solomon Town
Squaw Rock
St. Mary of the Woods Veterans Memorial
Storing the Crops, Livestock and Machinery
The Barn at Mac-A-Cheek Castle
The Bellefontaine Examiner
The Broad and Fertile Acres
The Canby Building
The First Concrete Street in America
The First Permanent
The Harley Long Building
The Holland Theatre
The Home of Blue Jacket
The Honorable William Lawrence
The Ludlow Road / The Ludlow Line
The Mills Brothers
The Original Burial Place of General Simon Kenton
The Railroad in Logan County
The Shirks Logan Tire Co.
The Villages
Underground Railroad Station
Vance Blockhouse
Village Marshall Murray Griffin
Wapatomica
Wapatomica
War Savings Quota
West Liberty / Glover Hall
West Liberty Lion's Club Park
West Liberty Veterans Memorial
West Liberty World War I Memorial
West Mansfield
West Mansfield
When the Music Died
Who's in the Dog House?
William H. West
Zanesfield
Zanesfield Veterans Memorial
About Logan County
Logan County Timeline
Located in the state of Ohio, Logan County has a rich and diverse history that spans back centuries. The area was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Shawnee and Wyandot. The first European settlers arrived in the late 18th century, establishing small villages. Logan County was officially created in 1818 and named after Benjamin Logan, a pioneer and Revolutionary War officer.
During the early years, agriculture played a vital role in the county's economy. Farms flourished, and the canal system, particularly the Miami and Erie Canal, brought increased commerce and trade to the area. In the mid-19th century, the presence of railroads further facilitated transportation and led to the growth of Logan County's towns and industries. The county became known for its production of grain, livestock, and dairy products.
Logan County was not immune to the impacts of major historical events. The Civil War era saw many of its residents join the Union forces, and the county was actively involved in supporting the war effort. The development of manufacturing and industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought both prosperity and challenges. The county experienced economic fluctuations, but agriculture and manufacturing remained important pillars of its economy.
In more recent years, Logan County has embraced diversification and economic development. Efforts have been made to attract new industries, including automotive manufacturing and logistics. The county also values its natural resources, with several parks and recreational areas, such as Indian Lake State Park, attracting tourists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Today, Logan County continues to grow and evolve, driven by a combination of agricultural heritage, industrial development, and a commitment to preserving its history for future generations.
During the early years, agriculture played a vital role in the county's economy. Farms flourished, and the canal system, particularly the Miami and Erie Canal, brought increased commerce and trade to the area. In the mid-19th century, the presence of railroads further facilitated transportation and led to the growth of Logan County's towns and industries. The county became known for its production of grain, livestock, and dairy products.
Logan County was not immune to the impacts of major historical events. The Civil War era saw many of its residents join the Union forces, and the county was actively involved in supporting the war effort. The development of manufacturing and industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought both prosperity and challenges. The county experienced economic fluctuations, but agriculture and manufacturing remained important pillars of its economy.
In more recent years, Logan County has embraced diversification and economic development. Efforts have been made to attract new industries, including automotive manufacturing and logistics. The county also values its natural resources, with several parks and recreational areas, such as Indian Lake State Park, attracting tourists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Today, Logan County continues to grow and evolve, driven by a combination of agricultural heritage, industrial development, and a commitment to preserving its history for future generations.
Logan County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Logan County, Ohio.
- 1818: Logan County is established and named after Benjamin Logan, a prominent early settler and Revolutionary War officer.
- 1829: The Hi-Point Career Center, a vocational school, is founded in Bellefontaine.
- 1840: The first railroad, the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad, reaches Bellefontaine.
- 1877: The Bellefontaine Industrial School (now the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center) is established.
- 1895: West Liberty hosts the first automobile race in Ohio.
- 1950: The Indian Lake Reservoir is completed, providing recreational opportunities for residents and tourists.
- 1953: The Ohio Caverns, a popular tourist attraction, opens to the public.
- 1963: The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is established in Bellefontaine.
- 2008: The Mad River Mountain ski resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.