Marker Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Beginning of the U.S. Public Land Survey, East Liverpool, Ohio

Everything has a beginning including how land was surveyed in the former Northwest Territory which included all of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. Here’s the …[View More]

United States Center Population Marker for 1890, Decatur County, Indiana

Every 10 years since 1790 the United States has conducted a census survey to get an idea of how many people are in the country and where they are located. After each census a marker is placed in the l…[View More]

First Principal Meridian Marker

The First Principal Meridian Marker has a fascinating history that very few people know about. This is one of 3 State line markers along the Ohio/Indiana border. Three week…[View More]

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