Colonel William Simmons

Colonel William Simmons is an Ohio historical marker in Coshocton County.

Coshocton County · 102 Main Street/US 36, Warsaw, OH, 43844 -- NE corner of intersection of OH 60 and US 36

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Side A: Colonel William Simmons (1757-1823) served in the Continental Army under the command of General Washington. Appointed as Accountant of the War Department by Washington and served under Presidents Adams, Jefferson and Madison. For his services in the Continental Army, received a land grant in the northeast section of Jefferson Township in Coshocton County. Side B: Same

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