University District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Neil Avenue Gate
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1922.
Location. 39° 59.743′ N, 83° 0.888′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the University District. Marker is at the intersection of Neil Avenue and West 11th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Neil Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1698 Neil Avenue, Columbus OH 43210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio Farm Bureau Founded (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Underground Railroad on University Land (approx. 0.2 miles away); Browning Amphitheatre / The Outdoor Performance Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ohio State University (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Underground Railroad on University Land (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Underground Railroad on University Land (approx. ¼ mile away); Iskcon Krishna House (approx. ¼ mile away); NECKO Neighborhood / E. J. McMillen Homestead Addition (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Also see . . . The 1970 Riots. The Neil Avenue gate was where the 1970 OSU riots began. (Submitted on November 23, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2011, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.