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Site of Ohio Field

 
 
Site of Ohio Field Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 25, 2022
1. Site of Ohio Field Marker
Inscription. Site of Ohio Field (1903-21) where Charles W. "Chic" Harley, All-American Halfback in 1916-17-19, performed those feats which made him an Ohio State Football legend and sparked the public enthusiasm which led to the construction of Ohio Stadium.
 
Erected by The Ohio State University.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationSports.
 
Location. 40° 0.163′ N, 83° 0.545′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the University District. It is on North High Street just north of West 18th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 W 18th Ave, Columbus OH 43210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spirit (a few steps from this marker); Leaders (a few steps from this marker); Chilled Water (within shouting distance of this marker); Athletes (within shouting distance of this marker); Tradition (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University School (about 300 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Roy J. Plunkett (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
 
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Site of Ohio Field Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 25, 2022
2. Site of Ohio Field Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 29, 2026