Historical Markers in Sandusky County, Ohio
1st Lt. Edward J. Snyder
9/11 Public Safety Service Memorial
Albert Seiler
Alfons J. Wyss
Alfred Myers
Along this line stand the old Milestones
American Elm
Anthony F. Maier
Arthur N. Berry
Balls Battlefield
Bernardine Stetzel Mural
Bert J. Hale
Berthart Cabel
Brady's Island
C.L.G. Nieman
Captain Samuel Thomson
Carl Eisenhart
Carl H. Drenning
Charles A. Fought
Charles Englehart
Charles Heffner
Charles Koons
Charles L. Keller
Charles R. Shade
Christopher C. Layman Law Office
Circuit Riders / Bishop John Seybert
Clement Gabel
Cleveland Gateway
Clifford C. Niebling
Clyde Hawk
Colonel Charles L. Meyer
Colonel Webb C. Hayes, M.H.
Corporal Edgar Thurston
Croghan Gateway
Dale Cunningham
David Cherry, Jr.
Dedicated To All Submariners
Dennis Whelan
Earl Dempsey
Edward H. Hartman
Emerson Camp No. 53
Emery Deitemyer
Emil Strickler
Flag Memorial Park
Floyd C. Starkey
Fort Stephenson
Fort Stephenson
Fort Stephenson
Frank Craig
Frank L. Reiber
Frank S. Stevenson
Frank W. Emerson
Fred C. Mitchell
Fremont
Fremont
Friendship Between The Sister Cities
General Harrison's Mess Table
General James Birdseye McPherson
George B. Meek
Georgine Marisay Corrigan
Gibsonburg Veterans Memorial
Glenn Richards
Gorman Healing Garden
Great Gathering Place
Grund Drug Co.
Harold R. Balsizer
Harrison Trail
Harry A. Bolton
Harry A. Schall
Healing Garden
Henry G. Knauer
Henry H. Clayton
In Commemoration
In Memory Of Sandusky County's POWs
Indian Gantlet and Race Course
Irvan A. Bennett
Isaac N. Courtney
James A. Smith
James Birdseye McPherson
John A. Ward
John E. Krauss
John Lowe
John P. Henry
John P. Knudson
John Tetter
Joseph Bartlett House
Leroy V. Mackey
Lockhead T-33A "Shooting Star"
Log Meeting House
Log Smoke House
Lorenz Chochard
Louis Pressler
Luther W. Westerhause
Lynn H. Martin
Maj. Genl. James B. McPherson
Marshall S. Greene
McPherson Birthplace
McPherson Cemetery
Melvin J. Knepper
Memorial Gateway
Memorial To Veterans
Milestones
Milestones
Minnie Louise Failing Home
Mull Covered Bridge / Covered Bridges
Near This Spot
Old Betsy
On September 11, 1941, Ground Breaking Started On The Pentagon. Exactly 60 Years Later
On This Spot In 1790
Orrin G. Franks
Perry R. Schneider
Phillip Bowe
Phillip M. Anderson
Phyllis C. Schnoor Ameling
Pontiac Conspiracy
Portage Trail
POW ★ MIA
POW-MIA Memorial
Pvt. August B. Mischke
Pvt. John W. Stine
Ralph Billow
Ralph W. Wright
Raymond J. Swint
Raymond R. Jones
Robert R. Benner
Roman L. Chudzinski
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel C. Jackman
Sandusky County Fairgrounds
Sandusky County Honor Roll
Sandusky County Korea & Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Sandusky County Memorial Park
Sandusky County Veterans Memorial
Sandusky County Vietnam Veterans Killed In Action
Sandusky County World War II Honor Roll
Sandusky-Scioto Trail
Sandusky-Scioto Trail
Scott Damschroeder
Seneca John, Noted Chief
Sgt. Charles V. Garber
Sgt. Clifford O'Brien
Sgt. James J. Feeney
Sgt. John C. Fader
Sgt. Louis Triphon
Sherwood Anderson
Site Of Salem's Church
Site Of St. Paul's Church
Smoky The Clown
Soldiers Memorial Parkway
Soldiers Memorial Parkway of Sandusky County
Soldiers Memorial Parkway Of Sandusky County
Soldiers Memorial Parkway Of Sandusky County
Soldier's Monument
Solomon Lutheran School
Spiegel Grove
Spiegel Grove
Spiegel Grove
Spiegel Grove State Park
St. Paul's Church
Sugar Creek Cemetery
Survivor Tree
The Bent And Twisted Metal Before You
The Frederick Fabing House
The Green Mountain Linden Tree
The Millstones
The Underground Railroad / Escaping Slavery In North Central Ohio
The Village Of Gibsonburg Welcoms You To Williams Park
Town Hall Bell
Trail Tree
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
United States Of America Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipients
Veterans Memorial Flag
Walter H. Endle
Watching Over Them
Wayne F. Baumann
Wendelle C. Miller Village Park
Wesley Saam
West Union Cemetery Veterans Memorial
Whittaker's Reserve
William E. Allen
William H. Pump
William J. Wott
William Welker
Woodville World War I Memorial
Woodville The Lime Center of the World / Maumee and Western Reserve Turnpike
About Sandusky County
Sandusky County Timeline
Sandusky County is located in northern Ohio and has a rich history that stretches back centuries. The area that is now Sandusky County was once home to indigenous tribes, including the Wyandot and Ottawa peoples, who lived off the land along the Sandusky River.
The first European settler in the area was Josiah Hedges, who arrived in 1812 and established a trading post near what is now Fremont. The settlement quickly grew as more pioneers moved in, attracted by the fertile soil and convenient river transportation. In 1820, the county was officially established, named after the nearby Sandusky River.
Sandusky County played an important role in the underground railroad, with several abolitionists helping escaped slaves find freedom in Canada. Fremont served as a major hub for the underground railroad, and prominent anti-slavery advocates such as John C. Fremont and Rutherford B. Hayes called the county home.
The county also has a strong agricultural tradition, with farming being a major industry since its early days. Today, Sandusky County is known for its diverse agriculture, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock. The county is also home to several industrial companies and manufacturing facilities.
Over the years, Sandusky County has seen growth and development, while still preserving its historical heritage. Today, visitors can explore the county's rich history through its museums, historical landmarks, and annual festivals that celebrate its past.
The first European settler in the area was Josiah Hedges, who arrived in 1812 and established a trading post near what is now Fremont. The settlement quickly grew as more pioneers moved in, attracted by the fertile soil and convenient river transportation. In 1820, the county was officially established, named after the nearby Sandusky River.
Sandusky County played an important role in the underground railroad, with several abolitionists helping escaped slaves find freedom in Canada. Fremont served as a major hub for the underground railroad, and prominent anti-slavery advocates such as John C. Fremont and Rutherford B. Hayes called the county home.
The county also has a strong agricultural tradition, with farming being a major industry since its early days. Today, Sandusky County is known for its diverse agriculture, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock. The county is also home to several industrial companies and manufacturing facilities.
Over the years, Sandusky County has seen growth and development, while still preserving its historical heritage. Today, visitors can explore the county's rich history through its museums, historical landmarks, and annual festivals that celebrate its past.
Sandusky County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Sandusky County, Ohio.
- Prehistoric times: Native American tribes inhabited the area, including the Erie, Wyandot, Ottawa, and Huron peoples.
- Late 1700s: European-American settlers began moving into the region, establishing small communities.
- 1820: Sandusky County was officially established by the Ohio General Assembly, named after the Sandusky River.
- 1834: The county seat was located in Fremont, which became the largest city in the county.
- 1840s: The construction of the Miami and Erie Canal through the county fueled economic growth and industrial development.
- 1850s: Sandusky County played a key role in the Underground Railroad, helping escaped slaves find freedom in Canada.
- 1860s: Sandusky County residents actively participated in the American Civil War, with many soldiers fighting for the Union Army.
- Late 1800s: Industrialization continued to expand with the rise of the railroad, leading to further economic growth.
- 20th century: Sandusky County became known for its agricultural production, particularly in dairy farming and crop cultivation.
- 1950s-1960s: The development of the Ohio Turnpike brought increased highway access, boosting tourism and commercial activity.
- 1980s-present: Sandusky County has focused on preserving its historical heritage and promoting tourism through various attractions and events.