Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ruth Mougey Worrell
1882-1968
— "Mrs. United Church Women" —
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. Ruth Mougey Worrell Marker
Attended Kings School of Oratory in Pittsburgh and taught public speaking at Ohio University. Received honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from Western College.
Producer of religious and patriotic pageants throughout the United States between 1910 and the early 1930's.
Widowed in 1927, Ruth moved her family to Upper Arlington in 1936.
She organized the State of Ohio Council of Church Women and the National United Council of Church Women. When she retired in 1949 every state had a United Council of Church Women.
She helped organize the first Upper Arlington garden club and Fourth of July parade.
In 1964 she was honored as Ohio Mother of the Year, her three daughters were Florence Worrell, Anne Gaynor, and Charlotte Lemon.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 40° 1.887′ N, 83° 3.082′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Tremont Road and Kenny Road
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Peter Minton (here, next to this marker); William Michael O'Leary (here, next to this marker); Arthur G. James (here, next to this marker); William Sloss Van Fossen (here, next to this marker); J. Stewart Collins (here, next to this marker); John A. Dawson (here, next to this marker); H. Roy Chope (here, next to this marker); James A. Rhodes (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 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
