Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Piatt Park

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

1. Piatt Park Marker

Inscription.
The first park in Cincinnati
Donated to the people
in 1817 by
John H. Piatt & Benjamin M. Piatt

Erected by City of Cincinnati Park Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 39° 6.272′ N, 84° 30.849′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Garfield Place and Vine Street, in the median on Garfield Place. An identical marker is located near the Harrison monument at the west limit of Piatt Park (Elm Street). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (within shouting distance of this marker); Fuldner Mortuary (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wiltsee Undertaker (about 400 feet away); Herzog Studio (1945-1955) / Hank Williams at Herzog (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Blackwell (about 600 feet away); William Henry Harrison (about 800 feet away); Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Covenant - First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Piatt Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

2. Piatt Park and Marker

James Garfield statue at east limit of park (Vine Street). Marker is 15 feet to right of seated person.

Harrison Monument and Piatt Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

3. Harrison Monument and Piatt Park Marker

William Henry Harrison Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

4. William Henry Harrison Monument

James Garfield Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

5. James Garfield Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.