Old Worthington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Bicentennial Oak

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

1. The Bicentennial Oak Marker

Inscription. This oak tree has been planted by the people of Worthington to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and to reaffirm its principles July 4, 1976

Erected 1976 by People of Worthington.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.

Location. 40° 5.359′ N, 83° 1.054′ W. Marker is in Worthington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Old Worthington. It is on Village Green Drive NE 0 miles north of Dublin-Granville Road (Ohio Route 161), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43085, 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: Eclectic Medical College (a few steps from this marker); Saint John's Church of Worthington and Parts Adjacent / Church and Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Worthington / Worthington, A Planned Community (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horace Wolcott (about 400 feet away); Demas Adams House

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(about 400 feet away); Worthington Historic District (about 400 feet away); Veterans Fountain (about 400 feet away); Their Perpetual Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worthington.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

2. The Bicentennial Oak Marker

On village green NE quadrant. Looking NW.

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 1,262 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.