Bowling Green in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Welcome To Wooster Green
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City of Bowling Green
BG City Schools
BG Chamber of Commerce
BG Community Foundation
BG Convention & Visitors Bureau
BG Economic Development
Downtown Foundation
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Bowling Green High School occupied this space from 1928 until 1964. It then served as the junior high school until its closure in 2009. After the city purchased the property in 2010, and by action of city council on October 3, 2016, it became open public space. On June 1, 2018, this historic site was officially designated as Wooster Green. Its educational history fulfills an intention to commemorate generations of educators and students-past, present and future.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 2018.
Location. 41° 22.486′ N, 83° 39.142′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Ohio, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Wooster Street and S. Church Street, on the right when traveling east on W. Wooster Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Archbold OH 43502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ties That Bind (a few steps from this marker); Wiley Post No. 46 (within shouting distance of this marker); Exchange Bank (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Main Street Historic District (about 600 feet away); The Great Black Swamp (about 700 feet away); Wood County In The Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wood County WWI & WWII Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wood County Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipients (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowling Green.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.