Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Donnell Legacy
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2020
1. Donnell Legacy Marker
Inscription.
Donnell Legacy. . Three generations of one family guided the direction of the company from 1911 to 1972. The Donnell family left its mark both on the company and the city of Findlay. From grandfather to father to son flowed a continuity of values and a focus on the Findlay community. Without their stewardship, local institutions such as the Boy Scouts, YMCA, or the public schools would not be the same.
Under wildcatter James C. "J.C." Donnell, Ohio Oil brought in thousands of oil and gas wells, established a pipeline network, and pushed west into Wyoming and Montana.
Otto Dewey "O.D.” Donnell, who took over in 1927, oversaw expansion into Texas and Oklahoma as well as new ventures in refining and marketing. Under O.D's tenure, the idea took root that a company had responsibility for the welfare of its employees and the communities where it operates.
James C. "Jim” Donnell II, president from 1948 to 1972, presided over the transition from Ohio Oil to Marathon Oil Company and guided the company toward its role as a global, fully integrated oil company.
Three generations of one family
guided the direction of the
company from 1911 to 1972. The
Donnell family left its mark both
on the company and the city of
Findlay. From grandfather to
father to son flowed a continuity
of values and a focus on the
Findlay community. Without their
stewardship, local institutions such
as the Boy Scouts, YMCA, or the
public schools would not
be the same.
Under wildcatter James C. "J.C."
Donnell, Ohio Oil brought in
thousands of oil and gas wells,
established a pipeline network,
and pushed west into Wyoming
and Montana.
Otto Dewey "O.D.” Donnell,
who took over in 1927, oversaw
expansion into Texas and Oklahoma
as well as new ventures in refining
and marketing. Under O.D's tenure,
the idea took root that a company
had responsibility for the welfare of
its employees and the communities
where it operates.
James C. "Jim” Donnell II,
president from 1948 to 1972,
presided over the transition from
Ohio Oil to Marathon Oil Company
and guided the company toward
its role as a global, fully integrated
oil company.
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 1911.
Location. 41° 2.131′
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N, 83° 39′ 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 502 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
