Erie County has over 70 historical markers.
These markers are scattered throughout Erie County—along roads and streets, in front of buildings, in parks and parking lots, along trails—but the majority are located in Sandusky and Huron and Huron Township. The database in our website identifies each marker by name, and location. An image of each marker is also included in the database. Each marker highlights something significant in the story of Erie County—a special event, a unique structure, the birthplace of a notable person. The list is long and varied. Taken together, they represent much of the significant history of the county.
The Erie County Historical Society is committed to maintaining the 24 markers it has sponsored and has set up a program of regular maintenance for each marker. Some are 60 years-old, others are relatively new. The Ohio History Connection is responsible for administering the Ohio Historical Marker program on a state-wide basis. The program “identifies, commemorates, and honors the people, places, and events that have contributed to the state’s rich history.” More information about the program, including a database of all historic markers in the state of Ohio, is available through a special website maintained by the OHC: www.remarkableohio.org
Area Historical Marker Quick Links
City of Sandusky Historical Markers
ABOLITION BOATS PROVIDE AN ESCAPE TO FREEDOM IN ERIE COUNTY – Shoreline Park / 411 East Shoreline Drive READ MORE

JOHNSON’S ISLAND – The Johnson’s Island Historical Marker is featured on the Downtown Sandusky Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this marker.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD – The Underground Railroad Historical Marker is featured on the Downtown Sandusky Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this marker.

HINDE & DAUCH PAPER COMPANY – The Hinde and Dauch is featured on the Downtown Sandusky Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this marker.

FIRST CEMETERY IN SANDUSKY – First Cemetery in Sandusky – READ MORE

BIRTHPLACE OF JAY COOKE – The Birthplace of Jay Cooke is featured on the Downtown Sandusky Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this marker.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH – Grace Church is the oldest church in Sandusky with part of the original building incorporated into the present church. The 18-inch-thick exterior walls rise from the bedrock limestone, that underlies most of Sandusky. READ MORE

KILBOURNE PLAT – The Kilbourne Plat Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this marker.

ERIE COUNTY COURTHOUSE – The Erie County Courthouse is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic site.

JURY OF COUNTY OF ERIE COUNTY WOMEN – The Jury of Erie County Women Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic marker.

CITY OF SANDUSKY – The City of Sandusky Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic marker.

ERIE COUNTY – The Erie County Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic marker.

SANDUSKY LIBRARY – The Sandusky Library is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic marker.

ERIE COUNTY JAIL – The Erie County Library is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic marker.

ORAN FOLLETT HOME – The Follett House is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour and the Underground Railroad Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic site.

SANDUSKY’S FIRST CONGREGATION – 1818 – The Trinity United Methodist Church is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic site.

KNUTE ROCKNE WEDDING – The Knute Rockne Wedding Historical Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic site.

OLD SANDUSKY POST OFFICE
The Old Sandusky Post Office is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking Tour. Learn more about this historic site.

HOLY ANGELS CHURCH