Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Ohio & Erie Canal Park
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
1. The Ohio & Erie Canal Park Marker
The Ohio & Erie Canal Park is dedicated to the life and memory of Joseph M. Bowden, 1957-2012.
The Works was created from the vision and resources of Howard B. LeFevre and the physical facilities were made possible by the tireless efforts of Joseph Bowden. From 1998 to 2012, Joe lovingly restored and built the Works complex as we see it today. He shared Howard's passion for the restoration of these historic buildings. Joe dedicated the last ten years of his life to the preservation of the eleven buildings and six acres that completed the vision.
Newark, Ohio will long remember Joe Bowden for his love of family and friends, dedication to the building trades and for his rich sense of humor and wit.
Erected 2012 by The Works Board of Trustees.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio and Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 40° 3.442′ N, 82° 23.899′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. It is on South
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Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Ohio & Erie Canal FAQ's (a few steps from this marker); Early Transportation in Newark (within shouting distance of this marker); How it got here - A sawmill comes home (within shouting distance of this marker); How the sawmill works (within shouting distance of this marker); Newark Native Jerryie Mock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Interstate Highway System (within shouting distance
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
2. The Ohio & Erie Canal Park
Other markers no longer nearby. Scheidler Sawmill - Manufactured ca. 1896 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A community effort comes together (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
