Historical Markers Archives - Erie County Historical Society

Milan Canal

Leslie Korenko2023-07-22T10:04:38-04:00

THE MILAN CANAL Construction of the Milan Canal began in 1833 and the first canal boats were launched on July 4, 1838. It opened to lake navigation on July 4, 1839. The peak year of commerce was 1847. For 15 years or more, the village prospered as one of the busiest ports on the [...]

Milan CanalLeslie Korenko2023-07-22T10:04:38-04:00

Cholera Cemetery

Leslie2023-07-22T13:55:18-04:00

Adams and Harrison Streets

Like many other 19th century communities, Sandusky was not immune to epidemics of contagious diseases that occurred during this era. Unsanitary conditions were common in cities and other urban areas due to both a lack of sewer systems and limited access to pure clean water. Continue Reading >

Cholera CemeteryLeslie2023-07-22T13:55:18-04:00

Erie County Courthouse

Leslie2024-02-23T08:19:14-05:00

323 Columbus Avenue

Erie County was established in 1838 from the northern half of Huron County. Continue Reading >

Erie County CourthouseLeslie2024-02-23T08:19:14-05:00

Erie County Marker

Leslie2023-07-22T14:04:12-04:00

Washington Street, between Columbus Ave and Jackson Street

Erie County had its origin during the Revolutionary War when several towns on the Connecticut Coast were burned by the British. Continue Reading >

Erie County MarkerLeslie2023-07-22T14:04:12-04:00

Follett House

Leslie2023-07-23T09:58:05-04:00

404 Wayne Street

Oran Follett, who was the publisher of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, resided at 404 Wayne Street. Eliza, Oran’s second wife, was very sympathetic to escaping slaves. Continue Reading >

Follett HouseLeslie2023-07-23T09:58:05-04:00

Hinde and Dauch & Norman Hall

Leslie2024-02-23T08:29:03-05:00

Jackson Street Pier

The massive three story brown brick building to the west of the Jackson Street Pier is now the Chesapeake Lofts, home to luxury condominiums offering a splendid view of Sandusky Bay. Continue Reading >

Hinde and Dauch & Norman HallLeslie2024-02-23T08:29:03-05:00

Jay Cooke’s Birthplace Marker

Leslie2023-07-26T16:03:40-04:00

Northeast corner of Columbus Avenue and East Market Street

A marker on the north side of the Cooke Building which faces East Market Street marks the location where Jay Cooke, Civil War financier and developer of the Northern Pacific Railroad was born on August 10, 1821. Continue Reading >

Jay Cooke’s Birthplace MarkerLeslie2023-07-26T16:03:40-04:00

Johnson’s Island Historical Marker

Leslie2023-07-30T07:34:26-04:00

Jackson Street Pier Entrance

Also at the entrance to the Jackson Street Pier is an historical marker providing information on Johnson’s Island and its Confederate Prison. Continue Reading >

Johnson’s Island Historical MarkerLeslie2023-07-30T07:34:26-04:00

Jury of Erie County Women Marker

Leslie2023-07-28T13:08:14-04:00

323 Columbus Avenue

One of the first Common Pleas Court juries to be composed of women in the United States was impaneled in Erie County on August 26, 1920, the day Tennessee became the last state necessary to ratify the nineteenth amendment to the United States which provided equal suffrage for women. Continue Reading >

Jury of Erie County Women MarkerLeslie2023-07-28T13:08:14-04:00

Old Post Office Building / Merry-Go-Round Museum

Leslie2023-07-29T07:31:06-04:00

301 Jackson Street

The first post office in Sandusky opened in 1820 in a shanty on Water Street. Continue Reading >

Old Post Office Building / Merry-Go-Round MuseumLeslie2023-07-29T07:31:06-04:00