Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Early Beginnings
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2020
1. Early Beginnings Marker
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Early Beginnings. . Findlay, Ohio, and Marathon Petroleum Corporation share a history that is inextricably intertwined. What began as a small upstart company named The Ohio Oil Company in Lima, Ohio, in 1887 was purchased by Standard Oil in 1889, and a Findlay field office was established.
When the Supreme Court broke Standard Oil apart in 1911, a newly independent Ohio Oil decided to keep its headquarters in Findlay.
The company's name changed to Marathon Oil in 1962 to tie the corporate name with its retail presence. As the company grew and evolved, generations of management continued to choose to stay in Findlay and enabled the community to grow and prosper.
Likewise, Marathon Petroleum's distinctive corporate culture has been shaped by the values of generations of employees who passed through the office at the corner of Main and Hardin Streets. It also came from the character of Findlay itself- resulting in a company that conducts its business with integrity, believes in the value of its people, and is a good neighbor in the community.
Findlay, Ohio, and Marathon
Petroleum Corporation share a
history that is inextricably
intertwined. What began as a
small upstart company named
The Ohio Oil Company in Lima,
Ohio, in 1887 was purchased by
Standard Oil in 1889, and a Findlay
field office was established.
When the Supreme Court
broke Standard Oil apart in 1911,
a newly independent Ohio Oil
decided to keep its headquarters
in Findlay.
The company's name changed
to Marathon Oil in 1962 to tie
the corporate name with its retail
presence. As the company grew
and evolved, generations of
management continued to choose
to stay in Findlay and enabled the
community to grow and prosper.
Likewise, Marathon Petroleum's
distinctive corporate culture has
been shaped by the values of
generations of employees who
passed through the office at the
corner of Main and Hardin Streets. It
also came from the character of
Findlay itself- resulting in a
company that conducts its business
with integrity, believes in the value
of its people, and is a good
neighbor in the community.
Erected by Marathon Petroleum Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 41° 2.131′ N, 83° 39′
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W. Marker is in Findlay, Ohio, in Hancock County. Marker is on S. Main Street (Ohio Route 37), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Findlay OH 45840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
