McPherson in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Dayton's First Electric Generating Station
1883 - 1897
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 5, 2009
1. Site of Dayton's First Electric Generating Station
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Science & Medicine.
Location. 39° 45.956′ N, 84° 11.966′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in McPherson. Marker is at the intersection of Riverview Avenue and Interstate 75, on the right when traveling east on Riverview Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton OH 45405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dayton Art Institute Centennial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dayton Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); To Mary J. Kumler (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dayton Woman’s Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); Original Site Of The Newcom Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Newcom Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steele High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Montgomery County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 5, 2009
2. Site of Dayton's First Electric Generating Station
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 5, 2009
3. Site of Dayton's First Electric Generating Station
I-75 overpass in background.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 5, 2009
4. Site of Dayton's First Electric Generating Station
Looking west toward Dayton Art Institute.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
