Ohio

Monumenten en gedenktekens in Ohio

Historic Monuments & Memorials

Ohio’s monumental history spans from the War of 1812 to the turn of the millennium. This collection features the massive Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island and Cincinnati’s iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain, known as "The Genius of Water." Military history is preserved at the tomb of President William Henry Harrison in North Bend and the Somerset monument dedicated to Union General Philip Sheridan. The list also includes the World Peace Bell, one of the world's largest free-swinging bells, cast to commemorate international harmony.

Historic Monuments & Memorials — Kaart

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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie that took place near Ohio's South Bass Island, in…

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World Peace Bell

The World Peace Bell is an international, commemorative bell that ceremonially opened the twenty-first century at 1 January 2000 with its…

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Tyler Davidson Fountain

The Tyler Davidson Fountain or The Genius of Water is a statue and fountain located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison was an American military officer and politician who served as the ninth president of the United States.

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Philip Sheridan

Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War.