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
Perkins Township Historical Markers
Bay View / Castalia / Margaretta Township Historical Markers
Huron City and Huron Township Historical Markers
Oxford Township Historical Markers
Vermilion City and Vermilion Township Historical Markers
Village of Milan Historical Markers
Birmingham Historical Markers
Kelleys Island Historical Markers

City of Sandusky Historical Markers

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD – Shoreline Park / 411 East Shoreline Drive. READ MORE

Underground Railroad Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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ABOLITION BOATS PROVIDE AN ESCAPE TO FREEDOM IN ERIE COUNTY – Shoreline Park / 411 East Shoreline Drive READ MORE

Abolition Boats Provide Escape To Freedom In Erie County Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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SHORELINE PARK – 411 East Shoreline Drive

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EARLY AVIATION

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SANDUSKY SHIPYARD SITES

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OHIO’S FIRST RAILROAD

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

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

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

Hinde & Dauch Paper Company Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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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 TourLearn more about this marker.

Jay Cooke Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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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

Grace Episcopal Church Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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KILBOURNE PLAT – The Kilbourne Plat Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this marker.

Sandusky Plat Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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ERIE COUNTY COURTHOUSE – The Erie County Courthouse is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this historic site.

Erie County Courthouse Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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JURY OF COUNTY OF ERIE COUNTY WOMEN – The Jury of Erie County Women Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this historic marker.

Jury Of Erie County Women Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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CITY OF SANDUSKY – The City of Sandusky Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this historic marker.

Sandusky Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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ERIE COUNTY – The Erie County Historic Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this historic marker.

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

Sandusky Library Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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ERIE COUNTY JAIL – The Erie County Library is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this historic marker.

Erie County Jail Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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Oran Follet Home Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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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.

Sandusky's First Congregation Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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KNUTE ROCKNE WEDDING – The Knute Rockne Wedding Historical Marker is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this historic site.

Knute Rockne Wedding Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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ORIGIN OF THE FIRELANDS

The Firelands Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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CABLE PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT (OLD ERIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS)

Cable Park Historic District Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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FROHMAN BIRTHPLACE

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VILLAGE OF VENICE

Village Of Venice Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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FORT SANDUSKY

Fort Sandusky Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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IN HONOR OF THE DOCTORS

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CEDAR POINT: QUEEN OF AMERICAN WATERING PLACES

Cedar Point Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

Good Samaritan Hospital Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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OLD SANDUSKY POST OFFICE
The Old Sandusky Post Office is featured on the Washington Park Historic Walking TourLearn more about this historic site.

Old Sandusky Post Office Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Inaugural Meeting of the Ohio Hospital Association Marker - Erie County Ohio Historical Society
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ELEUTHEROS COOKE (side 1) – 1415 Columbus Ave., Sandusky OH

COOKE-DORN HOUSE (side 2) 1415 Columbus Ave., Sandusky OH

HOLY ANGELS CHURCH