Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John A. "Jay" Martin, Ph.D.
1985-2004
Legend in collegiate soccer
OWU gained national NCAA division III recognition in numerous sports during his tenure
OWU recorded five national top 25 finishes in Sears Directors' Cup standings during his tenure
Four NCAA championships: men's basketball 1988, men's soccer 1998, women's soccer 2001/2002
Responsible for the expansion of OWU women's athletics
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 40° 17.762′ N, 83° 3.849′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is on South Henry Street 0.2 miles north of Wilmer Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 S Henry St, Delaware OH 43015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. 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: Richard D. Gordin, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Robert M. Strimer, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); George E. Gauthier (here, next to this marker); Lynn W. St. John (here, next to this marker); Branch Rickey, J.D. (here, next to this marker); The Harrison Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sulphur Spring (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Wilson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

