Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James Turrell Miller
1846-1920
| | Innovator, first mayor, involved | |
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. James Turrell Miller Marker
To commemorate the centennial celebration of Upper Arlington's early beginnings, the Upper Arlington Historical Society and city of Upper Arlington are proud to induct James Turrell Miller on to the Wall of Honor.
JT Miller and the Miller family were instrumental in the founding of Upper Arlington. In 1913, JT's sale of 840 acres of his farm to Ben and King Thompson marked the beginnings of Upper Arlington. He was also Upper Arlington's first mayor from 1918-1919. Miller Park and the Miller Park Branch Library are both named for JT Miller and his family.
In 1869, JT married Esther Everitt whose father owned land near McCoy Road. They were the parents of six daughters (affectionately termed "the aunties") and two sons. The Miller family home eventually grew to 22 rooms, hosting many friends, family and the occasional famous folk who visited Columbus, including former president Warren G. Harding and Wild West sharpshooter Annie Oakley.
JT Miller embodied many of the traits that are still alive in Upper Arlington today: community involvement, a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to family.
Erected by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics
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Location. 40° 1.889′ N, 83° 3.087′ 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 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.
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: George R. Haddad (here, next to this marker); Dave Thomas (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); Bertha A. Bouroncle, MD (here, next to this marker); Claude S. Perry, MD (here, next to this marker); Mary Egerton 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 20, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
