Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John A. Dawson

1896-2000

— Gentleman, community servant, veteran, model senior citizen —

John A. Dawson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023

1. John A. Dawson Marker

Inscription.
Born in poverty, John A. Dawson served in the U.S. Army during WWI and worked his way through Purdue University. He joined Ohio Bell Telephone Co., retiring as chief engineer in 1961. A loving husband and father of three daughters, John and his wife, Sarah Harvey Dawson, moved to Upper Arlington in 1928. He served his community steadfastly as a director of the UA Civic Association. He walked door-to-door raising money for the city's first swimming pool, was active in the first Boy Scout troop and organized the Upper Arlington chapter of the AARP.

He was loved and respected as an active senior citizen, a passionate veteran and patriot. He was a friend and everyday hero to children and adults in our community.

Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 40° 1.887′ N, 83° 3.084′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on Tremont Road south of Kenny Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on Wall of Honor at Upper Arlington municipal services 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. Stewart Collins (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.

Wall of Honor image. Click for full size.

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 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.