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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B8_john-sparks_Newark-OH.html
As a private in the infantry of the 1st United States Regiment, and during the years 1805 to 1807, John Sparks (1758-1846) acted as guide, scout, and hunter for the two expeditions of Zebulon Pike, which helped to open up largely unknown areas in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8B7_the-history-of-licking-memorial-hospital_Newark-OH.html
Newark's first hospital opened on this site in January 1898. In 1906, the building was moved to 22 Wyoming and attached to an existing structure, creating a 22-bed hospital. In December 1914, a new hospital opened at the corners of Everett and Bue…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM84L_early-transportation-in-newark_Newark-OH.html
During the 1830s, the Ohio & Erie Canal was built through Newark. The Lockmaster's House was home to the lockmaster of Lock #9. In 1852, the first railroad locomotive steamed into Newark, signaling the beginning of the end for the canal. By 1871, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM84I_john-l-clem_Newark-OH.html
Considered the youngest ever to serve, Clem ran away from home at the age of 9 yrs. and 10 mos. to join the Union Army. At Snodgrass Hill, as a drummer boy in Co. "C" 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry, he won the sobriquet "The Drummer Boy of Chick…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM84D_veterans-park_Newark-OH.html
Dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Newark who served and died in honor of their country. This memorial is dedicated in sincere tribute to those men and women of Newark who served and died in all wars. "The freedom of a na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM84B_a-h-heisey-glass_Newark-OH.html
The A.H. Heisey & Co. produced high quality, hand-wrought glass in Newark, Ohio beginning in 1896. Glass originally produced by pressing was intended to simulate cut glass making elegant glass affordable to more families. Heisey was an innovator i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM835_the-john-w-alford-building_Newark-OH.html
The Park National Bank dedicates this building toJohn W. AlfordHis leadership, judgement, dedication and integrity have been of inestimable value to this bank and this community for 50 years
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4OR_the-toledo-and-ohio-central-railroad_Newark-OH.html
The path lies on the rail bed of the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad, the first railroad constructed through this region in 1877. Primarily a coal hauling line from the mines of the Ohio River valley to northwest Ohio, the T & OC also offered the…
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