Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Mills Brothers
Erected 1999 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Logan County Historical Society, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5-46.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 40° 21.75′ N, 83° 45.393′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of Sandusky Avenue (Ohio Route 540 ) and Fountaine Place, on the left when traveling east on Sandusky Avenue. Marker is along the southern edge of Brown Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Clarence L Knowlton Library (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Holland Theatre (about 800 feet away); Bellefontaine World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Honorable William Lawrence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dietrich Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blue Jacket Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); William H. West (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Mills Brothers Markers
Additional commentary.
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This marker was originally installed at the Ampitheater in Southview Park. It was later moved to Brown Park, for security reasons.
— Submitted December 11, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,644 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.