Eber Baker

Alexander Holmes, DS (Deputy Surveyor), is contacted by Mr. Baker, and makes the first plat for Marion.

Alexander Holmes DS draws up the plat and is signed by himself and Eber Baker on April 3, 1822, as it was witnessed.

Samuel Holmes DS a practical surveyor, was employed by Mr. Baker to survey and stake out each lot of the village plat.

Eber Baker became an agent (Proprietor) for selling off the village lots from the first town plat of Marion.

The village of Marion was then chosen as the county seat of government, beating out nearby Claridon, Ohio to the east.