Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Our Physical Growth
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, April 25, 2023
1. Our Physical Growth Marker
2000s 33,686 Population 2005: Lane Road Park renamed Thompson Park
1990s 34,128 Population 1990: Wall of Honor established
1980s 35,648 Population 1985: Historic District listed on National Register
1970s 38,727 Population 1972: Municipal Services Center moved to Tremont Road
1960s 28,486 Population 1968: Northern boundary limited to Henderson Road
1950s 9,024 Population 1952: River Ridge is site of first Parade of Homes
1940s 5,370 Population 1941: Village of UA officially becomes a city
1930s 3,059 Population 1936: Arlington line of streetcar service ends
1920s 620 Population 1923: First annual Fourth of July celebration in UA
1918 200 Population 1918: Village of Upper Arlington incorporated
Erected 2018 by City of Upper Arlington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 40° 0.814′ N, 83° 3.977′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on Tremont Road, 0.1 miles north of Northam Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on island in parking lot. Marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Mascot: The Golden Bear (here, next to this marker); Our Community Spirit (a few steps from this marker); Guiding Our Young Community (a few steps from this marker); The History Walk and Upper Arlington's Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Early Retail History (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Early Development (within shouting distance of this marker); Our School and Libraries (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Founders (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Arlington.
More about this marker. Marker is one of 11 describing aspects of Upper Arlington history.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
2. Centennial Plaza markers
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
