Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clarence L Knowlton Library
Replacement for the Old Carnegie Building
— A Memorial to a Local Builder —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 14, 2015
1. Clarence L Knowlton Library Marker
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Inscription.
Clarence L Knowlton Library. Replacement for the Old Carnegie Building. Clarence L. Knowlton and Vertura Mae Knowlton came to Bellefontaine in 1917 when Clarence L. Knowlton had contracted to build the first phase of the Mary Rutan Hospital. During this time Clarence and Vertura Knowlton liked the people of Bellefontaine, Logan County and the vicinity and made Bellefontaine their permanent home at that time. Through the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, contributions were made so the new Logan County District Library would become a reality for Bellefontaine and Logan County. The Knowlton Library is in honor of Clarence L. Knowlton and Vertura Mae Knowlton.
Clarence L. Knowlton and Vertura Mae Knowlton
came to Bellefontaine in 1917 when Clarence L. Knowlton had contracted to build the first phase of the Mary Rutan Hospital. During this time Clarence and
Vertura Knowlton liked the people of Bellefontaine,
Logan County and the vicinity and made Bellefontaine
their permanent home at that time.
Through the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation,
contributions were made so the new Logan County
District Library would become a reality for
Bellefontaine and Logan County. The Knowlton
Library is in honor of Clarence L. Knowlton and
Vertura Mae Knowlton.
Erected 1993 by Austin E. Knowlton Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 21.81′ N, 83° 45.539′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker can be reached from North Main Street (U.S. 68). Marker is near the south entrance of the library. The library is just north of the intersection of US 68 and St Rts 47 and 540. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 North Main, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
marker can be seen at a distance, notice the gilded inscription just below the eves
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 14, 2015
4. Clarence L Knowlton Library
elevation from Main Street. again the gilt letters at the eves
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 14, 2015
5. Clarence L Knowlton Library
date stone, set in the south wall
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, March 17, 2011
6. Old Logan County Library
the old Carnegie building, just 1/2 block south of the "new" Knowlton Library. This structure is now being used as the Probate Court. The Bellefontaine World War I monument is on the front lawn.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 14, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.