Troy in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Brukner Park

1980

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2023

1. Brukner Park Marker

Inscription. Clayton J. Brukner, 1896-1977, donated this land to the people of troy, ohio. it was developed as a park in memory of this great philanthropist and aviation pioneer by the Troy Rotary Club of which Mr. Brukner was President during the years 1935-1936.

Erected 1980 by Troy Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 2.533′ N, 84° 12.416′ W. Marker is in Troy, Ohio, in Miami County. It is on West Water Street near North Oxford Street, on the left when traveling west. It is in Brukner Park across the parking lot from the public library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 W Main St, Troy OH 45373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Dayton Metro,

in the Miami Valley,

and in the Till Plains.

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

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(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: William Norton Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker); Statue Of Agriculture (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adams Street Bridge 1922-2012 (about 500 feet away); Statue Of Industry (about 600 feet away); Statue Of Lady Justice (about 600 feet away); Historical First Mile of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail (about 600 feet away); Miami County War Savings Quota Plaque (about 600 feet away); Statue Of Education (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Regarding Brukner Park. This park, across the parking lot from the public library, has shady benches, a gazebo, and free Wi-Fi.

Brukner Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2023

2. Brukner Park and Marker

The 4-Way Test Monument at Brukner Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2023

3. The 4-Way Test Monument at Brukner Park

The 4-Way Test: (1) Is it the truth? (2) Is it fair to all concerned? (3) Will it build goodwill and better friendship? (4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Dedicated in loving memory of three generations of Rotarians: Walter E. Boyer, David A Meeker, David B. Meeker.

The 4-Way Test Monument at Brukner Park, Troy, Ohio image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 23, 2023

4. The 4-Way Test Monument at Brukner Park, Troy, Ohio

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.