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

John L. Vance

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019

1. John L. Vance Marker

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Inscription. John L. Vance Gallipolis, Ohio A.D. 1839 A.D. 1921 He served untiringly as president of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association for more then a quarter of a century and weary with the weight of the years he passed on, bequeathing to others the rich harvest to be gleaned from his strenuous and faithful labors much is due the memory of such a man whose vision has now been realized “where there is no vision the people perish” (artwork)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 6.98′ N, 84° 29.299′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Cliff Drive, on the left when traveling south. marker is at the Spencer Overlook, in Eden Park, on the side of the Ohio River obelisk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio River Monument (here, next to this marker); Albert Bettinger (here, next to this marker); Donald A Spencer Overlook (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

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in a direct line); Frederick W. Galbraith (about 800 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. John L. Vance Marker

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019

3. John L. Vance Marker

marker can be seen at a distance, on the side of the Ohio River obelisk

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019

4. John L. Vance Marker

artwork on the plaque

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 233 times since then and 13 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.