McKinnis - Litzenberg Farmstead
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The Moops
N 41° 03.563 W 083° 45.852
17T E 267722 N 4549031
This early Hancock County farmstead was originally established in the 1850s by Robert and Betsy McKinnis who moved here in the 1820s from southern Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM7FA
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2006
Views: 31
This early Hancock County farmstead was originally established in the 1850s by Robert and Betsy McKinnis who moved here in the 1820s from southern Ohio. The vernacular Greek Revival architectural style of the farmhouse is typical for northwest Ohio during this period. Owing to its remote location, the pin-frame constructed English three-bay barn, reconstructed in the 1990s, and clapboard-sided farmhouse served many of the needs for the family and livestock. This farmstead was donated to the Hancock Park District in 1985 for historic preservation and educational purposes.
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This area of western Hancock County is part of the Maumee River Watershed known as "Indian Green." Wyandot Indians chose this area for hunting and ceremonial grounds along the Blanchard River in the 1700s because it was next to the river yet high enough to avoid frequent flooding. One-half mile east of this location is a Liberty Township cemetery located upon a sand ridge once used as a burial ground by Indians, hence the name "Indian Green."
Marker Number: 19-32
County: Hancock
Significance of Location: Place
Bicentenial Mark: no
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
Website address: Not listed
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