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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29CK_martin-robison-delany_Xenia-OH.html
The son of an enslaved father and free Black mother, Martin Delany
became one of the most prominent Black leaders in 19th Century
America. Called the "Father of Black Nationalism," Delany promoted
African American pride and self-deter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM209K_engle-mill-road-covered-bridge_Xenia-OH.html
Built in 1877 and spanning 136 feet, the Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge carried vehicular traffic until 2003. The bridge is named after the nearby Levi Engle Mill. It is one of a few dozen Smith Truss bridges in the United States. The Smith Bridge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM209J_ballard-road-covered-bridge_Xenia-OH.html
In 1883, James E. Brown built this seven-panel Howe truss bridge over the North Branch of Caesar Creek, near the site of Lyman Ballard's grist mill and on the property of William C. Dean. At the time it was built, iron, concrete, and steel structu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SVO_logans-memorial-day-order-historical_Xenia-OH.html
General Orders No. 11)
Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic,
Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868.
I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SVN_honor-a-war-memorial_Xenia-OH.html
This tablet is erected in honor
of our beloved veterans of the
1861 Civil War 1865
The Grand Army of the Republic
Dept. of Ohio
who organized the "Home" in
1869
and by their patriotic effort, provided for
the future protection an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SVM_civil-war-veterans-memorial-historical_Xenia-OH.html
Erected and dedicated to
the Civil War Veterans
of Ohio who founded
this home
by
the Department of Ohio
Women's Relief Corps
1936
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ST3_stevenson-road-covered-bridge-historical_Xenia-OH.html
Built in 1877 and spanning approximately ninety-five
feet, the Stevenson Road Covered Bridge carried
vehicular traffic until 2003. it is one of a few Smith
truss bridges left in the United States. The Smith
Bridge Company manufactured the brid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SSY_godfrey-brown-historical_Xenia-OH.html
Godfrey Brown
1768 1843
"As to debts, thank God
I owe no man anything
but love"
Godfrey Brown was born a slave in
Brunswick County, Virginia in the year
of 1768. He yearned for freedom and
was freed by his master on March 7, 1820…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SSU_stevenson-cemetery-gate-a-war-memorial_Xenia-OH.html
Left Post1776 1931
James Stevenson donated
the Associate Church (cross)
three acres for church and
cemetery purposes in 1804,
to be known as Massie's
Creek Church lot and (cross)
cemetery.
The Rev.
Robert Armstrong
pastor
1803 1821Righ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SST_stevenson-cemetery-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Xenia-OH.html
Cedar Cliff Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
dedicated Memorial Day
(logo) 1975 (logo)
to honor the memory of these men who served
their country in the American Revolution
(17 names)