South Columbus in Groveport in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John Rarey and "Cruiser"

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

1. John Rarey and "Cruiser" Marker

Inscription. John S. Rarey (1827-1866), born in Groveport, became internationally famous for his revolutionary horse-taming methods based on his strong belief in kindness to animals. The principles of his training system were kindness, patience, and firmness. One of his greater challenges was Cruiser (1852-1875), the wild-tempered stallion owned by Guy Carlton, Earl of Dorchester. After only three hours, Rarey tamed the dark bay horse and was promptly given the animal as a reward by the amazed Englishman. Cruiser was subsequently stabled in Groveport and remains a local legend to this day. Although Rarey carefully specified for the care of Cruiser in his will, the horse, lacking the special touch of his trainer, reverted to his untamed ways.

Erected 1995 by Village of Groveport and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 19-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.

Location. 39° 51.212′ N, 82° 52.921′ W. Marker is in Groveport, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. Marker is on Main Street

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, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of school. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groveport OH 43125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Groveport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ohio and Erie Canal in Groveport / Scioto Valley Interurban (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Groveport Log House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Groveport Veterans' Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Ohio Military Hall of Fame Monument (approx. half a mile away); 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groveport.

Additional keywords. Horses.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

2. John Rarey and "Cruiser" Marker

John Rarey Grave Marker in Groveport Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

3. John Rarey Grave Marker in Groveport Cemetery

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

4. John Rarey Grave Marker in Groveport Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,647 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.