Archibald M. Willard

This tablet was erected

by Wellington residents

to honor the memory of

Archibald M. Willard

creator of the

“Spirit of ’76”

who conceived the idea for his

famous inspirational painting on

this public square, henceforth to

be known as

Willard Memorial Square

July 4, 1976

Marker is on Ohio Route 58 0 ...