Plain Township in New Albany in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
New Albany Branch Library
Established October 10, 2003
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, June 22, 2023
1. New Albany Branch Library Marker
This branch library was made possible through a unique collaboration between The Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) and The New Albany Community Foundation.
Early on, community planners envisioned a library in the historic Village Center. The vision started to become a reality when Foundation leaders approached CML with a commitment to underwrite the book collections if CML would move forward to build the library. CML agreed and the Foundation raised $1.2 million for the book collection through a benefit called "A Remarkable Evening" featuring Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough.
Named in honor of Charlotte Kessler, whose advocacy and vision to build library resources will be felt for generations.
Erected by The New Albany Community Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 2003.
Location. 40° 4.906′ N, 82° 48.907′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Plain Township. Marker can be reached from Market Street south of Dublin-Granville Road (Ohio Route 161). The marker is in front of the library branch. It is off Market Street, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George and Christina Ealy House and Land (approx. ¼ mile away); The Sylvester Ranney House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Founders of New Albany (approx. 0.4 miles away); New Albany and Plain Township Veterans and First Responders Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Disposal of Land in Plain Township (approx. half a mile away); Wagnor Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Smith’s Burying Ground: Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Rocky Fork Metro Park (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, June 22, 2023
2. New Albany Branch Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
