MERCER COUNTY
Fort Recovery Museum & Monument
An Ohio History Connection site.
1 Fort Site St, Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Website: https://fortrecoverymuseum.com/fort-recovery-historical-society-museum-home
Phone: 419- 375 4649
Hours: May, Sat./Sun., 11am-4pm; June-Aug., Wed.-Sun., 11am–4pm Sept. & Oct., Sat./Sun., 11am–4pm (Closed all federal holidays)
Fort Recovery is the site of 2 remarkable Northwest Indian War battles: the 1791 victory of 9 American Indian tribes, led by Mihšihkinaahkwa (Little Turtle, Miami) and Weyapiersenwah (Blue Jacket, Shawnee) over General Arthur St. Clair’s forces; and the
1794 victory of General Anthony Wayne’s army over a larger alliance of American Indian tribes. These events were pivotal in setting the stage for the 1795 Treaty of Greenville, after which American Indians relinquished most of their land holdings in Ohio. And set the course for the 1830 Indian Removal Act, which forcibly removed American Indians from their Ohio homelands.
Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics
2291 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein, OH 45860
Phone: 419-925-4532
Email:
Website: https://mariasteinshrine.org/
Hours: Mon.-Th., 9:30am-6pm, Fri./Sat., 9:30am-4pm, Sun., noon-4pm
The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, situated on nearly 30 acres of peaceful rolling grounds, is home to one of the largest documented Holy Relic Collections in the USA and the epicenter of the historical Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches. The Shrine houses over 1,200 relics of the Saints and 5 relics of the True Cross. The Shrine’s religious, genealogical, cultural, and architectural history is of interest to visitors from throughout the world. Pilgrims are encouraged to explore the grounds, appreciate the beautiful architecture, stroll along sacred paths, and enjoy an environment of serenity and solitude.
Mercer County District Library
Langsdon Mineral Collection
303 N. Main St., Celina, OH 45822
Email:
Website: https://www.langsdonminerals.org/
Hours: Winter (Labor Day–Memorial Day): Mon–Fri., 9am-8pm; Sat., 9am-5pm; (Closed Sun.)
Summer: (Memorial Day–Labor Day): Mon./Tues., 9am-6pm; Wed., 9am-8pm; Th./Fri., 9am-6pm; Sat., 9am-5pm; (Closed Sun.)
In 2006, Ron and Ruth Langsdon donated a substantial part of their personal rare mineral collection to the Mercer County Library in order for future generations to learn and enjoy. They felt a public library would be an ideal location for all present and future generations. The collection consists of more than 900 minerals from all over the world in 21 display cases and is available for public viewing during regular library hours. You can also schedule an interactive group tour by emailing: