Near Richfield in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sikh Gurdwara
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 7, 2019
1. Sikh Gurdwara Marker
This marks the site of the first Sikh Gurdwara in the state of
Ohio. Sikhs began to arrive in Ohio after India’s freedom from
British rule in 1947. They came for advanced education at
universities in the state. With liberalization of immigration laws
in the 196Os, many Sikhs settled in metropolitan areas and set up organizations to hold congregational prayer.
The Guru
Nanak Foundation of Greater Cleveland Area was named after
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh Faith. The Foundation, which
at first used rental facilities for religious activities, was
incorporated in 1976. However, by 1980 it was able to purchase a
building at 3305 West 25th Street in Cleveland. Membership swelled during the 1980s, and in 1991 the congregation
decided to move the Gurdwara
to its
present location
in Richfield.Erected 2003 by the Ohio Bicentennial Commission and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 27-77.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection
this page online
Location. 41° 14.741′ N, 81° 39.567′ W. Marker is near Richfield, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker is on Broadview Road (Ohio Route 176) south of Harburn Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4210 Broadview Rd, Richfield OH 44286, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brecksville Township’s First Settler (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Ahola Corporation (approx. 2.9 miles away); Shaw Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Judge Samuel Hinckley / John Brongers (approx. 4˝ miles away); Everett Covered Bridge (approx. 4.9 miles away); Birth of the Park Idea (approx. 4.9 miles away); John F. Seiberling (approx. 4.9 miles away); Rallying Support for the Park Idea (approx. 4.9 miles away).
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 7, 2019
2. Sikh Gurdwara Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 7, 2019
3. Sikh Gurdwara, Richfield Ohio
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
