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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5W_the-interurban-era_Lima-OH.html
In 1910, the Ohio Electric Railway Company opened this terminal, formerly the Interurban Building, which served interurban passengers until 1937. Along with offices, it contained space for express and baggage handling, ticket windows, a newsstand,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5T_faurot-oil-well_Lima-OH.html
In 1885, 800 feet north of this marker, Benjamin Faurot struck oil after drilling into the Trenton Rock Limestone formation at a depth of 1,251 feet. This event marked the beginning of the great Oil Boom of northwest Ohio. The ensuing rush brought…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5S_allen-county-ohio_Lima-OH.html
Allen County was originally Indian territory not opened for settlement until 1817, and was formally surveyed in 1820. County government was organized in 1831 and with the improvement of roads, settlers came and established communities in every par…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5R_korean-war-memorial_Lima-OH.html
The Korean WarJune 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953—————————To honor thosewho fought and diedto secure the freedomof the People of South Korea
Forgotten Nevermoreby Dillon StaasOn looking back, reca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5P_allen-county-veterans-memorial_Lima-OH.html
A tribute to honorthose who servedour country in thearmed forces
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD7Y_tawa-town_Lima-OH.html
The headwaters of the Auglaize are just south of you. You are on the old Auglaize-Miami portage trail, the most direct canoe route between Lake Erie and the Ohio River. Here, long before white men arrived and until 1817, was an Indian settlement &…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD1Y_fort-amanda_Lima-OH.html
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After Gen. William Hull's surrender at Detroit early in the War of 1812, most of Michigan Territory came under British and Indian control. To prevent a possible invasion of Ohio, Gen. William Henry Harrison, commander of the Nort…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD1T_fort-amanda_Lima-OH.html
Erected by order of General William H. Harrison in October 1812 and became an important depository of army stores during the war.