Portsmouth in Scioto County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's / Modern Industry / Medical History / Twentieth Century Wars
Floodwall Murals, 2000 Feet of History/2000 Feet of Art
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1. Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's / Modern Industry / Medical History / Twentieth Century Wars Marker
Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's, also, Modern Industry, also, Medical History, also, Twentieth Century Wars. Floodwall Murals, 2000 Feet of History/2000 Feet of Art.
Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's. From the late 1800's through most of the 20th century, the Portsmouth area was served by the N&W (Norfolk and Western), the B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) and the C&O (Chesapeake and Ohio). From the late 1800's through most of the 20th century, the Portsmouth area was served by the N&W (Norfolk and Western), the B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) and the C&O (Chesapeake and Ohio).
The C&O's Sciotoville Bridge, shown at the top right, opened in 1917 (built 1915-1916). double span of 1,550 feet it was, for many years, the longest continuous truss bridge in the world and considered an engineering marvel. It remains today one of strongest bridges ever built.
Modern Industry. This mural depicts the major industries in the Portsmouth area today. Located in the left third of the mural are pictures featuring grey iron castings produced by OSCO Industries Inc. The middle third is an aerial view of the uranium enrichment plant located near Piketon, Ohio. The right third shows scenes inside the former Mitchellace Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of shoelaces. In both the shoelace manufacturing and the grey iron casting portions of the mural there are reversed telescopic views of these industries as they were in the past.
Medical History. This mural demonstrates the progression of medical practices in the Portsmouth area. The center left panel shows Dr. Thomas Waller, the first physician in Portsmouth, attending a patient in the home, and the right panel depicts a present day operating room. The border reflects various local hospitals down through the years, ending with Southern Ohio Medical Center, a state-of-the-art medical facility, (bottom right). SOMC opened in 1968 and continues to expand its services. It is the largest facility of its kind in the south-central Ohio area. Also note the graduating classes of nursing students from several of the hospitals including one class from Shawnee State University.
Twentieth Century Wars. The theme of this mural demonstrates that the United States has fought for freedom worldwide in the five major wars which began during the twentieth century. The figures and emblems in the mural represent those wars and the branches of the U. S. Armed Forces. Shown in the upper border is the MIA/KIA monument in Tracy Park.
Thousands of men and women from southern Ohio either enlisted or were drafted into the armed forces during this period of history. This mural honors all of those who have served our country. . This historical marker is in Portsmouth in Scioto County Ohio
Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's
From the late 1800's through most of the 20th century, the Portsmouth area was served
by the N&W (Norfolk and Western), the B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) and the C&O
(Chesapeake and Ohio).
From the late 1800's through most of the 20th century, the Portsmouth area was served
by the N&W (Norfolk and Western), the B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) and the C&O
(Chesapeake and Ohio).
The
C&O's Sciotoville
Bridge, shown at the top
right, opened in 1917
(built 1915-1916).
double span of 1,550 feet it
was, for many years, the
longest continuous truss
bridge in the world and
considered an engineering
marvel. It remains today
one
of
strongest
bridges ever built.
Modern Industry
This mural depicts the major industries in the Portsmouth area today. Located in the
left third of the mural are pictures featuring grey iron castings produced by OSCO
Industries Inc. The middle third is an aerial view of the uranium enrichment plant located
near Piketon, Ohio. The right third shows scenes inside the former Mitchellace Inc.,
the world's largest manufacturer 
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2. Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's / Modern Industry / Medical History / Twentieth Century Wars Marker
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of shoelaces. In both the shoelace manufacturing
and the grey iron casting portions of the mural there are reversed telescopic views
of these industries as they were in the past.
Medical History
This mural demonstrates the progression of medical practices in the Portsmouth area.
The center left panel shows Dr. Thomas Waller, the first physician in Portsmouth,
attending a patient in the home, and the right panel depicts a present day operating
room. The border reflects various local hospitals down through the years, ending with
Southern Ohio Medical Center, a state-of-the-art medical facility, (bottom right). SOMC
opened in 1968 and continues to expand its services. It is the largest facility of its kind
in the south-central Ohio area. Also note the graduating classes of nursing students
from several of the hospitals including one class from Shawnee State University.
Twentieth Century Wars
The theme of this mural demonstrates that the United States has fought for freedom
worldwide in the five major wars which began during the twentieth century.
The figures and emblems in the mural represent those wars and the branches of the
U. S. Armed Forces. Shown in the upper border is the MIA/KIA monument in
Tracy Park.
Thousands of men and women from southern Ohio either enlisted or were drafted into
the
Photographed By TeamOHE, January 7, 2021
3. Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's mural
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the Ohio, Portsmouth, Floodwall Murals series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 38° 43.853′ N, 83° 0.36′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Ohio, in Scioto County. Memorial is on Front Street just west of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 327 Front St, Portsmouth OH 45662, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Struggle To Be Free (within shouting distance of this marker); Progress in Education / Shawnee State Expansion / Vern Riffe (within shouting distance of this marker); Chillicothe Street, 1940's / Steel Industry, 1870-1980 / Clarence Holbrook Carter / Carl Ackerman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Portsmouth Motorcycle Club / Good Times Remembered / Sunset at the Point / Sister Cities (about 300 feet away); Twilight / Dedication Panel / Muralist Robert Dafford (about 300 feet away); Roy Rogers / 1937 Flood / Branch Rickey / Kentucky Friends
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4. Modern Industry murals
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5. Medical History mural
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6. Twentieth Century Wars mural
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 4, 2021, by TeamOHE of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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