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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEKH_oldest-concrete-street-in-america_Bellefontaine-OH.html
America's first concrete streets were those which surrounded this court house. Concrete was first used in 1891 to provide an 8-foot strip along Main Street where horses were hitched. Two years later Court Avenue was paved with concrete made from n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEKG_first-portland-cement-concrete-street_Bellefontaine-OH.html
This is the first PortlandCement concrete street builtin the United States.Constructed in 1891Here started the Better RoadsMovement which has given ourcitizens from coast to coastswift and sure transportation1891 1941
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEKE_george-bartholomew_Bellefontaine-OH.html
The paving of concrete streets in Bellefontaine, Ohio during the 1890's resulted principally from one man's efforts, George Bartholomew. This statue was presented to the citizens of Logan County by the Concrete industries of Ohio and the United…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD7S_myeerah-trail_Bellefontaine-OH.html
A former Indian trail connected Blue Jacket's Town (site of Bellefontaine) and Zanestown (now Zanesfield). The highway was named by the County Commissioners in honor of Princess Myreerah, daughter of Chief Tarhe and wife of Isaac Zane, White Eagle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD1F_wapatomica_Bellefontaine-OH.html
Destroyed in 1786 by Gen. Logan. Home of Chief Black Hoof. Simon Kenton ran the gantlet here in 1778. General council of 7 Indian Nations was held here in 1782.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD19_blue-jacket-town_Bellefontaine-OH.html
Here lived the famous Shawnee chief who led the "Seven Nations" in their defeat at Fallen Timbers.He later was prominent in the making of the famous Treaty of Greeneville.
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