Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Markley Block

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

1. Markley Block Marker

Inscription. J.W. Markley operated a grocery store at this location for over 30 years. Beginning in a small frame building with limited stock, his business grew allowing him to erect this fine two-story building in 1886. With additional space, he turned his retail operation into a profitable general mercantile store employing seven clerks and establishing himself as a leader in the business community. He was the original president of the First National Bank, located across the street at 2 N. State.

This building was used as a grocery store until the 1950s. Later it housed a succession of restaurants including Gladys', Mom's, Richardson's, Remy's and Cockerell's. Of these. Cockerell's occupied the space the longest – almost a quarter of a century. A regular gathering place of locals, including Otterbein's coaching staff and the Old Buzzard's Club, it was also a popular stop for travelers on the 3-C Highway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 40° 7.56′ N, 82° 55.904′ W. Marker is in Westerville,

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Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North State Street (Ohio Route 3) and West College Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 N State St, Westerville OH 43081, 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 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: First National Bank / W.C. Bale Hardware (a few steps from this marker); Robinson Block (within shouting distance of this marker); State Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); D.H. Budd Buggies (within shouting distance of this marker); J.R. William's Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); 11 West College Avenue

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

2. Markley Block Marker

Marker is on the column at the building's left corner.

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Westerville / The University Bookstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Westerville (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.