Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Monsignor George J. Kennedy
1908-1991
| | Visionary, church leader, gentle Irishman, caring pastor | |
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. Monsignor George J. Kennedy Marker
Founding pastor of Saint Agatha Catholic Church: the first church built within the young community of Upper Arlington. Developed on 10 acres of swampland and forest at the northern boundary of the village of Upper Arlington in 1940, Saint Agatha parish grew and prospered under his guidance to become one of the most respected parishes in the Diocese of Columbus.
He also established a parish elementary school, grounded in Christian values and dedicated to excellence in education. Saint Agatha School flourishes yet today, providing early education for many children in Upper Arlington.
Respected for his foresight leadership and community involvement, Monsignor Kennedy was a confidant, confessor and friend to thousands during his 38 years as pastor in Upper Arlington.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 1.88′ N, 83° 3.079′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is on Tremont Road south of Kenny Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the Wall of Honor at Upper Arlington municipal building. Touch for map
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Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in 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: Ruth Weimer Mount (here, next to this marker); Frederick R. Taylor (here, next to this marker); John W. "Pat" Wuichet, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Robert S. Crane, Jr. (here, next to this marker); John Wilmer Galbreath (here, next to this marker); Walter B. Heischman (here, next to this marker); Howard Dwight Smith (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 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
