Short North Arts District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Makers Monument
By Mark Reigelman II, 2021
| | An original artwork commissioned by the City of Columbus | |
From the region's indigenous earthworks dating back thousands of years to the sprawling network of navigable canals and railroads developed throughout the 19th century, Columbus' tradition of making and manufacturing is embedded within the city's historical and topographical memory. At the height of the Industrial Revolution, Columbus was flecked with hundreds of shops and facilities producing everything from toothpicks to locomotives. The towns surrounding Columbus, particularly those referred to as black diamond communities, provided raw materials and fuel that powered the city to greatness. Situated within this manufacturing epicenter, The Makers Monument memorializes High Street's position as a maker hub and celebrates the region's ever-evolving landscape.
Extending form the earth in a tectonic fragment, the outstretched crystals not to the region's many accumulated deposits. Its lace-like surface, an assembly of interlocking cutouts ranging from rocking horses to axes to whistles, diagrams the vast collection of items made within the city limits. Light seeps through its perforated silhouette in varying patterns
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Erected 2021 by City of Columbus, Ohio; Mark Reigelmann II, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 39° 58.739′ N, 83° 0.241′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Short North Arts District. It is at the intersection of North High Street and East Hubbard Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 807 N High St, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2026
2. The Makers Monument with the marker affixed to the sidewalk to its left
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles Benton Flagg (approx. Ό mile away); Father Rocco Petrarca (approx. Ό mile away); Chiesa Italiana u San Giovanni Battista (approx. Ό mile away); Reverend Father Alexander Cestelli / Chiesta Italiana di San Giovanni Battista (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chiesa Italiana di San Giovanni Battista (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Fireproof Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); James S. Tyler / Tyler Family Legacy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln Goodale (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Other markers no longer nearby. Thurber (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Union Station (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Elijah Pierce (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Short North (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); Arch City (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Short North Murals (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
