Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Wilmer Galbreath
1897-1988
— Real estate developer, sportsman, philanthropist, Ohioan —
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. John Wilmer Galbreath Marker
Born in Derby, Ohio, and raised in Mt. Sterling. Received degree from Ohio University and served in the U.S. Army during WWI. Lived in Upper Arlington for 23 years with wife Helen, son Dan and daughter Joby (Phillips). Established and resided at Darby Dan farm west of Columbus in his later years.
His office buildings changed the skylines of many U.S. and international cities.
Owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, with three World Series championships. Thoroughbred owner and breeder of Kentucky Derby, Epsom Derby (England) and Breeder Cup classic winners.
Served on the board of trustees of Ohio University He provided many scholarships to Columbus area students, and donated the Galbreath Chapel to the university. He made many contributions to central Ohio including the Galbreath Pavilion at the Ohio Theater. As a member of First Community Church he donated land in the Hocking Hills for Camp Akita and facilitated the purchase of property for and the construction of First Community Village.
John conducted his personal and professional life with humility, honesty and integrity. He believed in hard work, loved people and gave much to make the world a better place. He often said "I want to be thoroughly used up when I go," and hopefully, he felt that he fulfilled that wish.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 40° 1.88′ N, 83° 3.08′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Tremont Road and Kenny Road, on the right when traveling north on Tremont Road. Marker is on Wall of Honor behind Upper Arlington municipal building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 Tremont Rd, Columbus OH 43220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John W. "Pat" Wuichet, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Robert S. Crane, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Walter B. Heischman (here, next to this marker); Howard Dwight Smith (here, next to this marker); Monsignor George J. Kennedy (here, next to this marker); Frederick R. Taylor (here, next to this marker); Ruth Weimer Mount (here, next to this marker); Roy A. Burkhart PHD, DD (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Arlington.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
2. Wall of Honor
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
3. Wall of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
