Crestline, Ohio
Crestline (On the highway since 1921) Population: 5,000

Crestline came into being as a railroad center in 1851. It was a major crossroad of the nation's Big Four railroads until the 1970's. Many of the town's early historic buildings fell victim to urban renewal in the 1970's. A few still exist, such as the Holker Hardware Store on Seltzer St., in business since the late 1800's. the "crest" in Crestline refers to the high point in town dividing the Lake Erie and Ohio River watersheds.

In 1923, two brick pillars (McMahon and Bement Markers) were built along the Lincoln Highway's path at the entrance of a then-new housing development. They are still in existence; located at the US 30 and Clink Boulevard intersection.

 
  • Ruins of the huge Pennsylvania Railroad roundhouse, which served all locomotives traveling east and west from the mid 1800's to the 1960's.
  • The Crestline Shunk Museum's collection of historic artifacts.  211 N Thoman St. (419) 683-3410

     
  • Hunger Paynes
  • Just Jokin' Bar and Grill
  • Or one of the ice cream and sandwich stands (open during the summer).

Crestline Roundhouse in it's height of activity.

The Bement Pillar in 1922.  Photo by Lincoln Highway Collection, Transportation History Collection, Special Collections Library, University of Michigan.

The Bement Pillar today.

The McMahon Pillar in 1922.  Photo by Lincoln Highway Collection, Transportation History Collection, Special Collections Library, University of Michigan.

The McMahon Pillar today.

Holcker Hardware, 320 N Seltzer St, 419-683-2492

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