Franklinton in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Maurice Gates

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

1. Maurice Gates Memorial

Inscription. Dedicated to
the memory of firefighter
Maurice Gates
October 3, 1960 - September 15, 1982
A resident of Franklinton, he joined the Columbus Division of Fire on March 16, 1981 and was assigned to E10, 3 Unit. On September 15, 1982 he answered his last alarm while fighting a warehouse fire at 144 S. Glenwood Ave. The City of Columbus and the Franklinton Community are eternally grateful for his supreme sacrifice.

Died in the line of duty fighting a 2 alarm blaze September 15, 1982

Erected 2008 by Franklinton Community and Fellow Firefighters.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1989.

Location. 39° 57.53′ N, 83° 1.775′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Franklinton. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 40) and Glenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street. Memorial is at Fire Station No. 10. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1096 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Council Site Between William Henry Harrison and Indians (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Franklinton Cemetery (approx.

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half a mile away); In This Churchyard (approx. half a mile away); Old Franklinton Cemetery Archaeology (approx. half a mile away); Franklinton (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Franklinton (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Franklinton (approx. ¾ mile away); The Harrison House (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Maurice Gates Memorial at Fire Station No. 10 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

2. Maurice Gates Memorial at Fire Station No. 10

Firefighter Symbol at Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

3. Firefighter Symbol at Memorial

Fire Station No. 10 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

4. Fire Station No. 10

Original Fire Station No. 10 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

5. Original Fire Station No. 10 Marker

Fire Station No. 10 Addition Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

6. Fire Station No. 10 Addition Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,556 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.