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

B.J. Roach

Real Estate Entrepreneur

— Service Above Self —

B.J. Roach Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 23, 2025

1. B.J. Roach Marker

Inscription. B.J. Roach is a name synonymous with the development of Grove City. A lifelong resident, civic minded man, and philanthropist, he has willingly given without seeking recognition. He believes it is important to leave this world better than he found it. He enjoyed a successful real estate career and pioneered many businesses. But community was always a focal point of his life. B.J. contributed to the Bob Evans Clock at City Hall, the Dream Field at Windsor Park, and the Grove City Food Pantry and Mid-Ohio Food Bank to help feed the less fortunate. He was a Gold Sponsor of the Grove City YMCA. He also supports many college scholarships through the South-Western Education Foundation and his church. Most recently B.J. donated several acres of prime development ground to the City of Grove City for a park being developed on Holton Road. B.J. is active in and a financial supporter of the Grove City United Methodist Church. He has served numerous civic organizations including the Grove City Chamber of Commerce, Grove City Planning Commission, Young Life, Grove City Charter Revision Committee, Town Center Renovation Committee and is past president of the Grove City Lions Club. The legacy of B.J. and Jody Roach will be felt in Grove City for years to come.
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to Grove City through lifelong "Service Above Self" which has had a lasting influence on the city, state, nation or world.

Erected 2023 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° 5.642′ 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: Sharon Thomas Downs (here, next to this marker); Gary Leasure (here, next to this marker); Jan and Dave Roasa (here, next to this marker); Steven D. Jackson (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); 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

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 23, 2025

3. Grove City Rotary Service Above Self Markers

This marker is the eighth 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 89 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.