Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Donald A Spencer Overlook
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019
1. Donald A Spencer Overlook Marker
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As a founding member of the Friends of Cincinnati Parks, Donald Spencer worked tirelessly through the decades to secure funding to sustain and beautify our beloved parks. He is well known as a advocate of free and open access to one of this city's true treasures-- the remarkable Krohn Conservatory. A champion of education, Mr. Spencer was a public school teacher, a member of the Walnut Hills High School Foundation, and President of the Board of Ohio University. Mr. Spencer was the first African-American broker of the Board of Realtors, and a past president of the Cincinnati Association of Real Estate Brokers. In recognition of this great Cincinnatian and for the time he has given to this great city and its parks, the Board of Park Commissioners dedicate the Donald A. Spencer Overlook, June 30, 2002.Erected 2002 by Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 39° 6.984′ N, 84° 29.299′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio River Monument (here, next to this marker); John L. Vance (here, next to this marker); Albert Bettinger (here, next to this marker); Battery F, 136th Field Artillery, A.E.F. (within shouting distance of this marker); Eden Park Vietnam Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick W. Galbraith (about 700 feet away); Cornelia C. Davis (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Verona (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019
2. Donald A Spencer Overlook Marker
full view of plaque on boulder
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019
3. Donald A Spencer Overlook Marker
marker can be seen at a distance, at the lower left of the Ohio River obelisk
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019
4. Donald A Spencer Overlook Marker
stone wall at the Spencer Overlook, The Ohio River and Kentucky shore in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
