South Columbus in Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Canal Winchester
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008
1. Former Canal Winchester Corporate Limit Marker
Oley Speaks,
1874-1948.
Musician and Composer
Erected by Ohio Historical Society, Ohio Department of Highways, and The Canal Winchester Bank.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 39° 50.718′ N, 82° 48.346′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is on West Oak Street near North High Street, on the right when traveling west. In village historical complex at railroad station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canal Winchester OH 43110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prentiss School No. 8 (a few steps from this marker); Pvt. Alfred Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Grange No. 194 and Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillip Game House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Kyle Kesselring, April 3, 2007
2. Canal Winchester Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,358 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on October 8, 2008. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
