Old Town in Dublin in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

A Learning Space Since 1871

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 3, 2023

1. A Learning Space Since 1871 Marker

Inscription.

The Dublin Branch stands on the site of the Washington Township school
built in 1871. This corner wall and arched windows replicate the many
windows that provided light to the classrooms of that school in the
days before electricity. The dark brick on the plaza to your left
follows the footpring of the 1871 building.

Erected by Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 40° 6.056′ N, 83° 6.861′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from North Street. The marker and wall replica are on the grounds of the public library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 North High Street (Ohio Route 475), Dublin OH 43017, 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

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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: Dublin Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dublin Link (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. McKitrick House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Dublin’s Town Pump (about 500 feet away); Dublin Veterans Park (about 500 feet away); Indian Run Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Steinbower Blacksmith Shop (about 500 feet away); Dublin Veterinary Clinic (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

More about this marker. The marker is not visible from the street, although the wall replica is readily visible.

A Learning Space Since 1871 Marker on School Wall Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 3, 2023

2. A Learning Space Since 1871 Marker on School Wall Replica

School Wall Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 3, 2023

3. School Wall Replica

Marker is on the other side, with public library at right distance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.