John Fitch’s Gun Shop

During the Revolution, Fitch manufactured guns for the Continental Army at this site. In 1786, he built the first boat in America to be propelled by steam. His last steamboat made regular Trenton – Philadelphia runs on the Delaware in ...

John Ross Home

This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the "Trail of Tears," losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only one-eighth Indian himself, Ross was the elected "Principal Chief" ...

John Sevier Farmstead

Marble Springs was the farmstead of John Sevier. Tennessee’s first governor (1796–1801 and 1803–1809). While Sevier used the farm as a retreat where he entertained guests, it was originally a frontier station used by immigrants on the trace from the ...

John Burroughs

April 3, 1837 – March 29, 1921

As a young man, the poet-

naturalist taught school near

this spot. Here he wrote

his poem “Waiting”.

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Veterans Way, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. ...

John Fitch Steamboat Dock

This commemorates the genius, patience and perseverance of Lieutenant John Fitch, inventor of the first steamboat. It made successful trips between Philadelphia and Trenton in 1790 and docked near this site.

Marker can be reached from the North Parking Lot of ...

John S. Rarey and Cruiser

John S. Rarey (1827-66) of Groveport gained international fame in the mid 19th century for his humane methods of horse training, which involved talking to the horse and using a gentle, but firm, touch.

Rarey's horsemanship attracted people worldwide who ...

Thomas John Claggett, D.D.

Ordained by Lord Bishop of London 1768.

First Bishop consecrated in the United States, at Trinity Church, New York City by Bishop Seabury of Connecticut.

He organized this (Trinity) church 1810.

Born near Nottingham, October 3, 1743; died at "Croom" August 3, 1816.

Marker ...

Saint John's Church of Worthington and Parts Adjacent / Church a

Saint John's Church of Worthington and Parts Adjacent

In October of 1803, members of The Scioto Company, led by James Kilbourne, came from Connecticut and founded Worthington. On February 6, 1804, the Articles of Agreement establishing St. John's Church of Worthington ...

Orange Johnson House

The original pioneer structure of this house was built by Arora Buttles in 1811. It was purchased by Orange and Achsa Johnson in 1816. Orange Johnson came from Connecticut as a comb maker; he became a farmer, landowner, turnpike commissioner, ...

General John R. Baylor

1822-1895

Home Town Confederate

General John R. Baylor

1822-1895Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas Republic 1839. Colorful Indian fighter. In War against Cherokees 1840. Member Texas Legislature 1853. Comanche agent 1855-57. Delegate from Weatherford, Secession Convention. Commanding detachment of Second Regiment Texas ...