War Savings Quota

In recognition of

the patriotism of

the people of

Morrow County

who oversubscribed their

War Savings Quota in 1918

this tablet is

gratefully erected by the

Ohio War Savings Committee

Marker is at the intersection of High Street (Ohio Route 95) and Walnut Street, on the left when ...

Morrow County War Memorial

Dedicated in honor to those of this county who served their country in all wars.

Marker is at the intersection of High Street (Ohio Route 95) and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street.

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Crossover Island

Established in 1848 on Rock Island. Whale oil lamps used first. Kerosene used later, then batteries. Station discontinued in April 1941.

Marker is on New York Route 12.

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Angelo Del Rossi

Dedicated Champion of the

Arts, Executive Producer,

Loyal Friend and

Inspirational Mentor.

In Honor of His

Visionary Leadship

at Paper Mill Playhouse

from 1963 to 2003.

Marker can be reached from Brookside Drive, on the right when traveling north.

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Drake Well

This native boulder marks the plot

where through the foresight, energy

and persistence of

Edwin L. Drake

The first well was drilled for oil.

On August 27, 1859 oil was found

at a depth of sixty-nine feet.

This great discovery inaugurated the petroleum industry.

Marker can be reached ...

Morrow County Veterans Memorial Plaza

Dedicated to the

heroic valor and patriotic spirit

of the men and women

who served in the Armed Forces

of the United States of America

[Second Marker]

Dedicated to the

Glory of

Almighty God

in memory of the

veterans who have

fallen in life

and honor to the

new veterans who

are coming into ...

Christening the Towboat Eleanor

Paducah has long been the foremost hub of the inland marine waterways. Thus, many towboat companies have located here.The christening of the Towboat Eleanor is indicative of the significance of each new vessel that joins the home fleet of the ...

D.A.R. Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial

To the memory

of the

Revolutionary Soldiers

buried in Morrow Co.

Marker is on High Street (Ohio Route 95), on the left when traveling east.

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Austin Flood Disaster

On Sept. 30, 1911, the Bayless Pulp and Paper Co. dam broke here. This concrete dam, built 1909, was nearly 50 feet high; 534 feet long. Its failure sent torrents of water and debris down Freeman Run into Austin and ...

Unknown Soldier

Here [in] 1880, while excavating for Bullard Paper Mill chimney, the remains of an unknown soldier and his horse were exhumed.

Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (U.S. 4) and Burgoyne Street, on the left when traveling south on ...