Milan in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edison Statue On Bench
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
1. Edison Statue On Bench Marker
Inscription.
Edison Statue On Bench. . The Edison Birthplace Assoc. dedicates this "Edison Statue on Bench” to all the "Friends of Edison to Statuary Hall” in our U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Edison Statue, one of the two statues representing the State of Ohio, was unveiled on September 21, 2016. This "Edison Statue on Bench” recognizes the special efforts and leadership of Chairman Don Gfell and Jeanette Henry, who led the many "Friends of Edison Birthplace” to make the U.S. Capitol Statue possible., The Edison Birthplace Assoc. also thanks Alan Cottrill, Sculptor of the Edison Statue in Statuary Hall and the sculptor of this "Edison on Bench” Statue., The image of Edison on this bench represents Thomas Edison's last visit to his birthplace on August 11, 1923., Edison Birthplace Assoc. Board February 11, 2020. Robert K.L. Wheeler, President
The Edison Birthplace Assoc. dedicates this "Edison Statue on
Bench” to all the "Friends of Edison to Statuary Hall” in our U.S.
Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Edison Statue, one of the two statues
representing the State of Ohio, was unveiled on September 21, 2016.
This "Edison Statue on Bench” recognizes the special efforts and
leadership of Chairman Don Gfell and Jeanette Henry, who led the
many "Friends of Edison Birthplace” to make the U.S. Capitol Statue
possible.
The Edison Birthplace Assoc. also thanks Alan Cottrill, Sculptor of
the Edison Statue in Statuary Hall and the sculptor of this "Edison on
Bench” Statue.
The image of Edison on this bench represents Thomas Edison's last
visit to his birthplace on August 11, 1923.
Edison Birthplace Assoc. Board February 11, 2020. Robert K.L.
Wheeler, President
Location. 41° 17.999′ N, 82° 36.264′ W. Marker is in Milan, Ohio, in Erie County. Marker is on North Edison Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 N Edison Dr, Milan OH 44846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas A. Edison Birthplace (here,
In front of the Edison museum next to the Edison Birth Place.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
