Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
The Ottawa County Historical Society will dedicate a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) patriot marker at the Wolcott Family Cemetery on May 17 at 1 p.m.
The DAR marker was purchased by the historical society through a grant from the America-250 Ohio commission, and it will be placed near the gravesite of Benajah Wolcott.
It will honor him and the other four American Revolutionary War veterans buried there, including: Isaac Ambler, John Clemons Jr., John Green and Israel Harrington.
The cemetery is located approximately 1/4 mile from the Wolcott Keeper’s House at 9999 E. Bayshore Road in Danbury Township. Parking is limited at the cemetery and visitors are asked to park near the Wolcott House and Annex.
A golf cart shuttle service will be provided to the cemetery for those preferring not to take the seven-to-10 minute walk to the cemetery. Both the House and Annex will be open for tours after the dedication.
The Ottawa County America 250 Committee is planning a number of events for 2026 including driving tours, historical performances, marker trails and a county-wide picnic.
Organizations throughout the county are also planning 250th celebrations, such as concerts, re-enactments and lectures.
Those interested in more information can visit the Historical Society and Shores & Islands website to read more about the county committee and events in both Erie and Ottawa counties. You can also visit Ottawa County’s America-250 website here.
