Cambridge in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Lawrence Boyd
"Hopalong Cassidy"
| | 1895 - 1972 | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022
1. William Lawrence Boyd Marker
Loved and remembered by faithful fans as America's favorite cowboy
He was an outstanding scholar while attending east side school from 1902 - 1909. Gained national recognition as a silent film star and international prominence as Hopalong Cassidy. He loved children and those who love him dedicate this monument in his memory on the 20th anniversary of his death.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1972.
Location. 40° 1.485′ N, 81° 34.993′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey County. It is at the intersection of Highland Avenue (U.S. 22) and Wheeling Avenue (Alternate Interstate 70), on the right when traveling east on Highland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Highland Ave, Cambridge OH 43725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, 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: Carl Ross Harbin, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Guernsey County 9-11 Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Scottish Rite in Ohio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Signing of Declaration of Independence Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Charles E. Jefferson
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Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022
2. William Lawrence Boyd Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
