South Columbus in Groveport in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Groveport Veterans' Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
1. Groveport Veterans' Park Monument (front)
Dedicated to the honor of all the men and women who have faithfully and honorably served their country.
Valor Duty Honor Country
[Marker Reverse]:
“....and here we joined to honor these men and women who are the foundation of our freedom.”
Anonymous
[On Separate Podium]:
In special honor of those who have served this community from Rickenbacker Air Force Base.
Erected by Village of Groveport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Military • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 39° 51.116′ N, 82° 53.313′ W. Marker is in Groveport, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 Main Street, Groveport OH 43125, 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: Groveport United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sharp's Landing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport Log House (approx. Ό mile
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
2. Groveport Veterans' Park Monument (rear)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
3. Podium Honoring Rickenbacker Air Force Base Veterans
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
4. Groveport Veterans' Park
Looking south from Main Street.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
5. Gold Donor Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
6. Silver Donor Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
7. Bronze Donor Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2008
8. Time Capsule Marker
to the Veterans and residents
of the Village of Groveport
in recognition of our Sesquicentennial
1997
To be opened on our Bicentennial
in November 2047
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 19, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
