Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gilbert Reese Family Foundation

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

1. Gilbert Reese Family Foundation Marker

Inscription. J. Gilbert and Louella H. Reese have committed their time, passion and dollars making Licking County a proud place to live and visit. Their philanthropy and dedication to our community has been far reaching.

The Canal Market District and restoration of the Licking County Historic Jail is another example of their community pride. As you look down the walkway to the restored Pennsylvania Train Station and then up to the center steps of the courthouse, you see murals, an open- air market and the historic jail that once was in a blighted area until the foresight of Gib and Lou Reese turned it into an extraordinary community focal point for citizens to use and enjoy. Our community is forever grateful to Lou and Gib.

Licking County governmental Preservation Society Board 2017

Doug Pricer, vice president • Pam Jones, secretary • Mary Albright • Jim Young, president • Sophia McGuire Jewell, treasurer • Nick Adams • Keith Alexander • Jonathon Boyer • Jazz Glastra • • Nelson Smith Tim Bubb, Licking County Commissioner • Luke Baus • Chet Geiger • Lisa Rhodes • Zane Wachtel • Jeff Hall, Newark Mayor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 40° 3.386′ N, 82°

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24.061′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. Marker is on East Canal Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 E Canal St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio and Erie Canal (here, next to this marker); Licking Memorial Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Ye Olde Mill (a few steps from this marker); The Dawes Arboretum (a few steps from this marker); Flint Ridge (a few steps from this marker); Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Pataskala Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Licking County Recreational Trail System (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

2. Gilbert Reese Family Foundation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.