The Southwest Quadrant in Springfield in Clark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Johnny Lytle Avenue"

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 4, 2024

1. "Johnny Lytle Avenue" Marker

Inscription. The naming of this street "Johnny Lytle Avenue," is in honor of a talented and world recognized musician who was raised and lived virtually his entire life in this area, "the Southwest Quadrant." It is also meant to memorialize Johnny's love for and efforts to improve life in this area and in Springfield as a whole. The sharing of his time and talents in behalf of his neighbors was unlimited. "A tribute to a sincere and humble resident of this area"

Erected 1997.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment.

Location. 39° 54.666′ N, 83° 49.54′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Ohio, in Clark County. It is in The Southwest Quadrant. It is at the intersection of South Yellow Spring Street and West Johnny Lytle Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Yellow Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1253 S Yellow Springs Street, Springfield OH 45506, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Ohio’s Dayton Metro

and in the 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Davey Moore Park (approx. half a mile away); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (approx. half a mile away); Hartman Rock Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sully Jaymes (approx. ¾ mile away); The George and Sarah Gammon House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Robert C. Henry (approx. 0.8 miles away); Brooks Lawrence (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bicentennials of the Northwest Ordinance and the U.S. Constitution (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gammon House (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . The Village Caller! - Johnny Lytle (1963) (YouTube, 4:26).

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 4, 2024

2. "Johnny Lytle Avenue" Marker

Excerpt from track description:

Johnny Lytle aka John Dillard (October 13, 1932 - December 15, 1995) was a jazz drummer and vibraphonist. Lionel Hampton, considered one of the top vibes players in the world, said Lytle was "the greatest vibes player in the world." Lytle was known for his great hand speed and showmanship. He was also a songwriter, penning many of his own hits, including "The Loop," "The Man," "Lela," "Selim," and the jazz classic "The Village Caller." Lytle recorded more than 30 albums for various jazz labels including Tuba, Jazzland, Solid State and Muse.

(Submitted on January 23, 2025.)

"Johnny Lytle Avenue" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 4, 2024

3. "Johnny Lytle Avenue"

Cover for Johnny Lytle’s <i>The Village Caller!</i> image. Click for full size.

courtesy Ken Dearduff/Riverside Records, 1963

4. Cover for Johnny Lytle’s The Village Caller!

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2025, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2025, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4. submitted on January 23, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.