Louisville in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Constitution Day
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 21, 2019
1. Constitution Day Marker
At this site on September 17, 1952, an assembly of Louisville citizens led by Olga T. Weber joined U.S. Congressman Frank T. Bow in commemorating the completion of U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. With the goal of promoting a wider understanding of citizens' rights and responsibilities, the Committee for the Preservation of the Constitution lobbied for both state and national observances. In 1953, Governor Frank Lausche proclaimed September 17 as Constitution Day in Ohio; subsequently President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed the week of September 17, 1955 as Constitution Week. The committee, incorporated in 1962, has marked the anniversary each year since--making this Louisville tradition the nation's longest continuing observance of Constitution Day.
Erected 2000 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Constitution Day Committee, Inc., and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 3-76.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1952.
Location. 40° 50.186′ N, 81°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Louisville Armed Forces Monument (a few steps from this marker); Louisville World War II / Korean War / Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairhope Elementary (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pleasant Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Nimishillen (approx. 0.4 miles away); Louisville Elementary (approx. 0.4 miles away); Clearview Golf Club, 1946 (approx. 4.4 miles away); Veterans Recognition Day (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 21, 2019
2. Constitution Day Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on June 7, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
