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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20NO_sandy-beach-park_Russells-Point-OH.html
Sandy Beach Park
formerly on this site
built in 1924 by founders French L. Wilgus 1886- 1950 and his
father Samuel L. Wilgus 1854- 1951. There existed "A Million
Dollar Playground" Amusement Park, Old Vienna Gardens Night
Club, Dancehalls, S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVC_the-first-concrete-street-in-america_Bellefontaine-OH.html
This pavement is a replica of the original test strip placed in 1891 by George W. Bartholomew
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-d4efc_orchard-island-post-office_Lakeview-OH.html
(Circa July 29, 1912 to November 15, 1926) Postmistress Ruby Tarr
This building was the first to serve the southern Indian Lake Postal Region. With the will and determination of Mrs. Isabelle Wicker Pusey and the Indian Lake Historical Society, i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YU5_our-lady-of-fatima_Russells-Point-OH.html
In 1957, George B. Quatman purchased the west side of the Sandy Beach Amusement Park and the remainder on the east side in 1962. No alcohol or rock and roll music was permitted in the renovated Stardust Ballroom, Old Vienna Gardens and Plaza Hotel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YU4_native-americans_Russells-Point-OH.html
The Indian Lake Region was inhabited by Native American Indian cultures long before white settlers. The Shawnee, Cherokee and Wyandot Tribes were the primary inhabitants, The Algonquin, Delaware and Ottawa tribes also had settlements nearby. Many …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YTL_when-the-music-died_Russells-Point-OH.html
George B. Quatman acquired the west side of the Sandy Beach Park in 1957, and the east side in 1962. At that time the park was renamed the "San Juan Amusement Park" and became alcohol free. However, all along the harbor were bars and restaurants w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YTK_the-villages_Russells-Point-OH.html
Russells Point
In 1847, John Russell, for whom Russells Point is named, was born near the shores of the original spring-fed Indian Lake. His parents farmed near the areas we know today as Lake Ridge and O'Connors Point on the east side of Indian …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YTI_islands-and-beaches_Russells-Point-OH.html
The original Lewistown Reservoir was created by manually excavating and building approximately 3 miles of earthen dam in several areas and joining seven natural lakes and large ponds.The largest stretch of this structure is the area along the lake…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YTG_1913-flood_Russells-Point-OH.html
History has recorded many major floods and the devastation they created. One of the greatest floods ever in Ohio occurred in March of 1913. Rivers in the region, including the Great Miami River, overflowed their banks destroying many towns and cit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YSJ_sandy-beach-and-the-big-band-era_Russells-Point-OH.html
At the turn of the century, the area around Russells Point harbor was owned by the Ohio Department of Conservation, was leased as several separate tracts and operated as picnic grounds. Samuel "Pappy" Wilgus held the leases for ground on…