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Steven D. Jackson

— Service Above Self —

 
 
Steven D. Jackson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 23, 2025
1. Steven D. Jackson Marker
Inscription. Steven D. Jackson, a lifelong Grove City resident, has never sought recognition for his volunteer efforts, especially those involving the preservation of local history. He is proud of his community, the place he calls home. As a long serving president of the local historical society, Steve was instrumental in the restoration of the historic one-room Orders School and the creation of Century Village. He helped open Grove City's museum in the Town Center and the 1840 era Grant-Sawyer Home where he serves as a docent. He has helped plan and execute many historical activities in Grove City which has also contributed to the city's tourism effort. Steve earned a Master's degree from The Ohio State University and taught English and History at Madison-Plains High School until his retirement in 2017. He is a member and past president of that school's Scholarship Foundation. Steve is a member and supporter of numerous state and national preservation and historical organizations. Steve's volunteer hours have helped create an environment that has encouraged and promoted a renewed interest in the history of Grove City and Jackson Township. He is also proud to be a direct descendent of the pioneer Jonas Orders Family.
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In recognition of those citizens who have brought honor to Grove City through lifelong "Service Above
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Erected 2020 by Grove City Rotary.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
 
Location. 39° 52.937′ N, 83° 5.641′ W. Marker is in Grove City, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Park Street and Broadway (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling west on Park Street. Marker is on the north wall of City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4035 Broadway, Grove City OH 43123, 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: Dr. Leslie A. Bostic (here, next to this marker); Sherol Saxton Mulligan (here, next to this marker); Tiney M. McComb (here, next to this marker); Gary Leasure (here, next to this marker); Sharon Thomas Downs (here, next to this marker); B.J. Roach (here, next to this marker); Jan and Dave Roasa (here, next to this marker); George Edge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grove City.
 
Grove City Rotary <em>Service Above Self</em> Markers image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 23, 2025
2. Grove City Rotary Service Above Self Markers
Grove City Rotary <em>Service Above Self</em> Markers image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 23, 2025
3. Grove City Rotary Service Above Self Markers
This marker is the fifth plaque from the left.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
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