Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Patrick J. Foley Memorial Bridge

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

1. Patrick J. Foley Memorial Bridge Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in memory of the former Mayor and Council Member who loyally served the citizens of Delaware from 1920 - 1948.

Erected 2001 by City of Delaware.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 40° 17.913′ N, 83° 3.69′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is on William Street (U.S. 36), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at east end of bridge over Olentangy River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delaware OH 43015, 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:

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Delaware County: Anti-Slavery Stronghold / The Underground Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The March 1913 Flood (about 300 feet away); Branch Rickey, J.D. (approx. ¼ mile away); Lynn W. St. John (approx. ¼ mile away); George E. Gauthier (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert M. Strimer, Ph.D. (approx. ¼ mile away); Richard D. Gordin, Ph.D. (approx. ¼ mile away); John A. "Jay" Martin, Ph.D. (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.

Patrick J. Foley Memorial Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2008

2. Patrick J. Foley Memorial Bridge and Marker

Looking west along William Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,294 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.