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

Lawrence E. Hughes

1921-2000

— Legislator, business executive —

Lawrence E. Hughes Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023

1. Lawrence E. Hughes Marker

Inscription. Lawrence E. Hughes was a proud Upper Arlington resident. As a former executive for Ohio Bell, he also served in the Ohio house of representatives from 1969-1982, for the 66th house district and the 58th house district, of which Upper Arlington was included. He was the lead sponsor of a bill that created state route 315, which contributed to the development of northwest Franklin County. Before its construction, Olentangy River Road was the only northbound road in the area. Hughes' proposal- which many thought was "mission impossible"- required a route that would not negatively impact the Ohio State University, Riverside Hospital, The Knolls, Upper Arlington, Union Cemetery and the Olentangy River. While a representative, he was also lead sponsor of a bill that created the handicapped placard in Ohio, which was later used as model legislation by other states as they recognized the importance of providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. A veteran of World War II, Hughes served in the U.S. Navy, Air Corps. He participated in many civic and fraternal organizations in his lifetime, including the Downtown Capitol

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Square Commission for Columbus, the Christian Athletes Association, the American Legion, the Downtown Civitan Club, Aladdin Shriners, and as a 33rd degree Mason.

Erected by Upper Arlington Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 40° 1.891′ N, 83° 3.088′ 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

Wall of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023

2. Wall of Honor

(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: Linda Gold Readey (here, next to this marker); Blaine T. Sickles (here, next to this marker); J.W. Jones (here, next to this marker); Clark Poston Pritchett, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Jacob L. "Jake" Will (here, next to this marker); Donald L. Dodrill (here, next to this marker); Dr. Robert W. Wagner (here, next to this marker); Kenneth "Ken" Thompson (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

3. Wall of Honor

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.