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

Davey Moore Park

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2008

1. Davey Moore Park Marker

Inscription. Davey Moore was the Featherweight Champion of the World from 1959 to 1963, punching his way to a 56-6-1 record while always admitting that "Only 10 seconds separate me from being champion or nothing." A tough little boxer with a powerful punch, he died at the age of 29, a victim of the sport he loved. Born November 1, 1933, a fighter from the age of 14, he died March 25, 1963.

Erected 1972 by City of Springfield and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 1-12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1865.

Location. 39° 55.059′ N, 83° 49.581′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Ohio, in Clark County. It is on Bill Wellers Way 0.1 miles east of Western Avenue. Marker is near the Shelter House off Bill Wellers Way, in Davey Moore Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield OH 45506, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Dayton Metro

and in the Miami Valley.

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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: "Johnny Lytle Avenue" (approx. half a mile away); Bicentennials of the Northwest Ordinance and the U.S. Constitution (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mile Markers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pennsylvania House / The National Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); Robert C. Henry (approx. 0.7 miles away); The George and Sarah Gammon House (approx. ¾ mile away); Clark County Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gammon House (was approx. ¾ mile away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Davey Moore. "He lost the fight by a knockout but was able

City of Springfield Davey Moore Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2008

2. City of Springfield Davey Moore Park Marker

to give a clear-headed interview before he left the ring. In the dressing room he began to fall into a coma from which he never emerged, dying several hours later." (Submitted on November 3, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Additional keywords. boxing

Photographed by Robert Baughman, October 3, 2020

3. Davey Moore Park Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2008

4. Davey Moore Park Marker

The marker as shown in its former location

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 5, 2025

5. Davey Moore Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,527 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 4, 2020, by Robert Baughman of Bellefontaine, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 8, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.