Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The First Concrete Street in America
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 13, 2017
1. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
This pavement is a replica of the original test strip placed in 1891 by George W. BartholomewErected 2017 by Bellefontaine City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 40° 21.63′ N, 83° 45.594′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 68) and Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 South Main, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grand Opera House and Opera Block (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew utilized a small laboratory (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew founded the Buckeye Portland Cement Co. (a few steps from this marker); First Concrete Pavement (a few steps from this marker); Portland Cement (a few steps from this marker); George W. Bartholomew (a few steps from this
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 13, 2018
2. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
the permanent plaque
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 13, 2017
3. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
Full view of site
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 13, 2017
4. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
Marker as seen from East Court Street
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 13, 2018
5. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
permanent marker full view
Photographed By Reuben Mees, Bellefontaine Examiner, July 12, 2017
6. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 2. submitted on September 13, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 5. submitted on September 13, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 6. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
