Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
King G. Thompson 1876 - 1960
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Benjamin S. Thompson 1878 - 1949
Founders of Upper Arlington
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. King G. Thompson Benjamin S. Thompson Marker
A partnership formed in 1908 by King and Ben Thompson was destined for greatness as the brothers were able to combine their gifts for vision and expert planning into the real estate development that eventually became the city of Upper Arlington.
The Thompson's plan for a garden community with curved landscaped streets and high quality homes is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Their vision went far beyond design: to a personal involvement in the village government, schools and hosting community events. Their perseverance and sense for a community life style has become a lasting benefit to the residents of the city of Upper Arlington.
Ben and Katherine Thompson had no children. King and Ethel Herrick Thompson had four children, Herrick, Irma, Frank and Victor. Both Thompson homes overlooked Miller Park.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 40° 1.887′ N, 83° 3.086′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Tremont Road and Kenny Road, on the right
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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: Paul R. Gingher (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); John C. Elam (here, next to this marker); Stefanie Spielman (here, next to this marker); Cynthia Rarey Dyas (here, next to this marker); James Turrell Miller (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 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
