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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX5P_four-institutions-of-learning_Kirtland-OH.html
This tablet commemorates four institutions of learning previously occupying this site. The Willoughby Medical College was founded in 1834 and closed in 1846. The building was then remodeled and used by the Willoughby Female Seminary from 1847 unti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX5O_willoughby-civil-war-memorial_Willoughby-OH.html
In memory of the soldiersfrom Willoughby who served theircountry in the War of the Rebellion.1861-1865
[Honor Roll of Names]
Perryville · ChickamaugaWilderness · AntietamFort Fisher
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX5I_a-y-austin-post-74-g-a-r-memorial_Willoughby-OH.html
PresentedtoThe Village of Willoughbyby the surviving membersof A.Y. Austin Post G.A.R.Aug 17, 1900Thos. Cox · F. HardakerW.H. Cowan · J.O. HumphreyThos. Dodd · C.W. HolmesC.J. Davis · S.F. HillsJ.S. Ellen · J. No…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX5H_willoughby-veterans-memorial_Willoughby-OH.html
In honor ofthe men and womenwho serve and have servedin the United Statesmilitary forces
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX5G_marsh-settlement_Mentor-OH.html
The first settlement in this county was made near this site in 1797 and was known as Marsh Settlement. The early residents were: Jesse Phelps, Hosmer Merry and the families of Jared Ward, Moses Parks, Charles Parker and Ebenezer Merry.
For seve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX5B_mentor-lagoons-water-trail_Mentor-OH.html
[History related excerpts from the marker]
Natural Shoreline of Lake ErieThe Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve's 1.5-mile shoreline represents the longest stretch of publicly accessible natural beach in Ohio. Because it is one of the last remnants…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX5A_mentor-veterans-memorial_Mentor-OH.html
The City of Mentor and George E. Hayward V.F.W. Post 9295 are proud to dedicate this memorial in tribute to those who gallantly served our country and to those currently serving in the Armed Forces. The American flag proudly represents the stronge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX59_expanding-the-house_Mentor-OH.html
The first house here, built in 1831-32 by James Dickey, stood only 1 1/2-stories tall. In 1876, Congressman James A. Garfield bought the Dickey farm and, in 1880, had the house extensively remodeled. By raising its roof and expanding its outer wal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX4Z_windmill_Mentor-OH.html
The Garfield family' windmill towered 60 feet above its stone base. Lucretia had the original tower built in 1894 to overcome problems with an old polluted well and a gas engine water pump she had installed in 1885. The new tower provided the prop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX4Y_gasholder-building_Mentor-OH.html
In 1885, workers discovered an abundant supply of natural gas at Lawnfield and built a stone-and-brick gasholder building. A few years later, workers drilled a new 800-foot-deep gas well and, in 1893, reduced the gasholder building by one-half whe…