Loudonville in Ashland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Charles Franklin Kettering
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 24, 2007
1. Charles Franklin Kettering Marker
A pioneer in automotive innovation. Charles Franklin Kettering (1876-1958) was born three miles north of Loudonville. He attended local schools and graduated from Ohio State University in 1904. He organizaed the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company (Delco) in 1909, which later became a part of General Motors (GM). “Boss Ket” served as vice-president of research for GM until 1920 and held over 140 patents (including four-wheel brakes, safety glass, and ‘ethyl’ gasoline), achieving his greatest fame for the all-elecric starting, lighting, and ignition system. The electric starter debuted on the 1912 Cadillac and was soon available on all cars, helping to popularize them with women. In 1945 he helped establish the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Institute in New York.Erected 2001 by The Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Ashland City-County Council, the Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 3-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 40° 38.129′ N, 82° 13.967′ W. Marker is in Loudonville, Ohio, in Ashland County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Pleasant Street on East Main Street. Located across the street (west) of the public library in the town's park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loudonville OH 44842, 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. The Workman Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Workman Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Loudonville World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loudonville Korea, Vietnam & Afghanistan War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Loudonville World War Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); Loudonville's September 11, 2001 & Terrorism Memorial (about 400 feet away); Clear Fork Gorge (approx. 3.3 miles away); Greenville Treaty Line (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loudonville.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 26, 2020
2. Charles Franklin Kettering Marker
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 24, 2007
3. First Baptist Church Southwest of the Marker
Photographed By Christopher Light, June 24, 2007
4. Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2007. This page has been viewed 2,726 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on October 1, 2020, by Robert Baughman of Bellefontaine, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 2. submitted on January 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
