Downtown in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

American Federation of Labor

Since 1881

Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, April 21, 2023

1. American Federation of Labor Marker

Inscription. On this site, December 10, 1886, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Union merged with trade unionists of the Knights of Labor to create the American Federation of Labor Delegates elected Samuel Gompers president and dedicated the Federation to improving the life of America's working men and women. The A.F.L. recognizes November 15,1881, as its anniversary date to honor the origin and legacy of F.O.T.L.U.

Erected 1979 by AFL - CIO And The Ohio Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 39° 57.53′ N, 82° 59.724′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Downtown. It is on S. 4th St. (U.S. 23) 0.4 miles south of E. Town St., on the right when traveling north. Marker is behind Holiday Inn and across from former Greyhound station. Parking is available on S. 4th St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 S 4th St, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

It is also in

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the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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: Central Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crossroads of Commerce (about 500 feet away); Holy Cross Rectory (about 600 feet away); Central Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Holy Cross Church (about 600 feet away); Hartman Hotel Building (about 700 feet away); Former U.S. Courthouse & Post Office (about 700 feet away); Former Federal Court Building and Post Office (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

More about this marker. Marker is identical to one about AFL at Marconi and Front, except it is dated 1979 instead of 2008. Marker has same text on both sides.

Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, April 21, 2023

2. American Federation of Labor Marker

Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, April 21, 2023

3. American Federation of Labor Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.