Florence Township near Edon in Williams County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
G. Kent Adams
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023
1. G. Kent Adams Marker
Mr. Adams was employed with the Edon Northwest School District in August 1960. In addition to teaching commercial subjects, Mr. Adams served as Head Basketball Coach, Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director.
In 1967, Mr. Adams led the Edon baseball team to state tournament where the Bombers finished second.
Mr. Adams served as High School Principal, Guidance Counselor and Athletic Director during 1967-68 and 1968-69 school years.
On May 20, 1969, Mr. Adams was hired as Superintendent of the Edon Northwest School District. Mr. Adams served the District with pride and dedication until his retirement on July 31, 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1969.
Location. 41° 33.372′ N, 84° 46.448′ W. Marker is near Edon, Ohio, in Williams County. It is in Florence Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Indiana Street (Ohio Route 34) and Webster Street, on the right when traveling east on West Indiana Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 W Indiana St, Edon OH 43518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edgar "Mr. Pop" Buell (approx. ¼ mile away); Denmark (approx. 5 miles away); Site Of First Settler In DeKalb County
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023
2. G. Kent Adams Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023
3. Florance-Edon School
The marker can be seen to the far right of the school. This school is slated for demolition soon.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023
4. Members of the 1967 baseball team state runners-up
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2023
5. 1999 Baseball tournament roster
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
