Five Points in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George C. Cooper

1916-2002

— Naval Pioneer, Humanist —

George C. Cooper Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 16, 2023

1. George C. Cooper Marker

Inscription. Member of the "Golden 13," he was one of the first thirteen African American men to receive an officer's commission in the U.S. Navy. Throughout his career with the City of Dayton he inspired citizens to build a better community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans.

Location. 39° 45.363′ N, 84° 12.756′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Five Points. It is on West Third Street west of Williams Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1112 W Third St, Dayton OH 45402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley.

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 (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: Don Wayne (here, next to this marker); Charles A. Thomas (here, next to this marker); Mac Ross (a few steps from this marker); Edward Grimes Breen (a few steps from this marker); Cathy Guisewite (a few steps from this marker); Suzanne M. Bassani (a few steps from this marker); Ralph and Christine Dull (a few steps from this marker); Richard H. Grant, Sr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

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Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 16, 2023

2. George C. Cooper Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.