Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The G.C. Murphy Building

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

1. The G.C. Murphy Building Marker

Inscription. 130 S. Main, built in 1875, is the center section of what is known as the Buckeye Block. G.C. Murphy Co. was the most prominent tenant, occupying from 1917 to 1982. In 1956, the owners doubled the buildings’ size to better accommodate the population of the city, and growing number of customers. Many costumers recall fond memories of the deli counter, soda fountain and the aroma of hot roasted nuts permeating throughout the area.

Erected 2022 by Community Health & Wellness Partners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 40° 21.618′ N, 83° 45.6′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Court Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 S Main St, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Concrete Street in America (a few steps from this marker); The Grand Opera House and Opera Block (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew utilized a small laboratory (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartholomew founded the Buckeye Portland Cement Co.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Portland Cement (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartholomew's Concrete (within shouting distance of this marker); George Bartholomew (within shouting distance of this marker); George W. Bartholomew (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

2. The G.C. Murphy Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.