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

Sharon Thomas Downs

Community Leader, Business Owner

— Service Above Self —

Sharon Thomas Downs Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 23, 2025

1. Sharon Thomas Downs Marker

Inscription. Sharon Thomas Downs was an early driving force in the creation of today's Town Center. She was a member of the original Grove City Town Center Organization, a group that made strides to repurpose and reinvent the downtown business community. She encouraged floral displays along Broadway, live concerts and Boo on Broadway. She worked closely with the local Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in keeping the Fall Harvest Market open. A lifelong member of the Community Club, Sharon helps prepare the chicken noodle carryout meals during Arts in the Alley. Sharon also organized the Christmas Tree Gala, and annual event held at the Pinnacle. A successful entrepreneur, she was introduced to the business world at age 12 at her parent's restaurant. She has since been a proprietor of three successful businesses. Zachary's, a destination downtown restaurant, was the first to feature outdoor dining. Sharon, one of several who envisioned a historical Town Center district, also was an early promoter of a Grove City museum and she was a supporter and is still involved with Buddy Ball at Windsor Park.
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of those citizens who have brought honor to Grove City through lifelong "Service Above Self" which has had a lasting influence on the city, state, nation or world.

Erected 2022 by Grove City Rotary.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

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

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

(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: Gary Leasure (here, next to this marker); Steven D. Jackson (here, next to this marker); B.J. Roach (here, next to 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); 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.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 23, 2025

3. Grove City Rotary Service Above Self Markers

This marker is the seventh 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 57 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.