Downtown in Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Christmas Story
Historic Filming Location
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 8, 2026
1. A Christmas Story Marker
May the spirit of Ralphie's quest for the Red Ryder BB gun and the tale of the Parker Family Christmas continue to bring joy to all who visit this historic location.
Let this plaque serve as a tribute to the enduring legacy of A Christmas Story and the memories it has brought to generations.
Erected 2024.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is November 18, 1983.
Location. 41° 29.917′ N, 81° 41.615′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South Roadway and West Roadway, on the right when traveling west on South Roadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Public Square, Cleveland OH 44114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Valor of Companionship: Daniel Stearns and Harvey's Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Moses Cleaveland (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (about 400 feet away); Abraham Lincoln's Funeral in Cleveland (about 500 feet away); Downtown District (about 500 feet away); The Old Stone Church (about 600 feet away); Old Stone Church Bell (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 8, 2026
2. A Christmas Story Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
