Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
J. Stewart Collins
1908-1973
| | Businessman and dedicated school administrator | |
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. J. Stewart Collins Marker
Born in Columbus, Ohio. Lived most of his life in Upper Arlington. Honor roll student in Upper Arlington schools, graduate of Ohio State University majoring in philosophy.
Loved the outdoors, managed the old Arlington golf course and Indian Springs golf course prior to World War II.
Collins gave 47 years of service to Upper Arlington schools where he was instrumental in seeing the schools move forward and succeed. His financial accumen and personal skills were instrumental in teacher contract negotiations, acquisition of real estate and construction of facilities for the rapidly growing system during the 1960's and 70s.
Concurrent with his school career Collins was a successful business man. He was employed at Columbus Bank Note Company for 25 years and rose to the rank of executive vice president/treasurer.
Stewart and Norma had two children Thomas and Catherine and lived on Lower Chelsea Road in Upper Arlington.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 1.887′ N, 83° 3.084′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington,
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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: John A. Dawson (here, next to this marker); H. Roy Chope (here, next to this marker); King G. Thompson 1876 - 1960 / Benjamin S. Thompson 1878 - 1949 (here, next to this marker); Paul R. Gingher (here, next to this marker); John C. Elam (here, next to this marker); Stefanie Spielman (here, next to this marker); Cynthia Rarey Dyas (here, next to this marker); Ruth Mougey Worrell (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 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
