The Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society

Material

bronze

Operated by

The Ohio Historical Society

Inscription

Originally a vigilante group, the Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society was formed here in March 1853 by area landowners to recover stolen horses and mules and to prosecute thieves. Horse theft was a serious offense in the antebellum era.

• 4.3 mi off the Ohio River Scenic BywayNational
• 18.6 mi off the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail Scenic Byway

Local time (America/New_York).

38.75141, -83.61141

Elevation 270 m (modelled from terrain)

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