Springfield in Clark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John “Tink” Mitchell

1935 - 1994

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, January 11, 2023

1. John “Tink” Mitchell Marker

Inscription.
John Burton Mitchell (better known as Tink) was born on April 20, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio. He moved to this property, located at 1403 Linden Avenue, in 1968 with his wife Shirley (Williams) Mitchell, and their two daughters. Tink lived here until he passed away on June 11, 1994. He attended Springfield High School, where he dropped out in the 11th grade to pursue his goal of owning his own business. He owned Williams Market on Yellow Springs Street and later became the owner of apartments and a restaurant., which flanked the market on both sides. These businesses lined the corner of Yellow Springs and Fair Street, and this became affectionately known as “Tink’s Corner” by patrons. He worked at these businesses until his health started to fail, and the property was closed around 1983.

We uplift and honor the legacy of John Mitchell through this revitalization lot known as “Tink Memorial Park.”

Erected 2022 by The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation The Springfield Foundation Clark County Land Bank.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1935.

Location. 39° 54.497′ N, 83° 48.327′ W. Marker is in Springfield

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, Ohio, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of Linden Avenue and East Rose Street, on the left when traveling north on Linden Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1403 Linden Ave, Springfield OH 45505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gammon House (approx. 0.7 miles away); The George and Sarah Gammom House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Robert C. Henry (approx. 0.8 miles away); Springfield City Hall Bell (approx. one mile away); Daniel Rudd (approx. one mile away); Oliver S. Kelly (approx. one mile away); City Building (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, January 11, 2023

2. John “Tink” Mitchell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.