Lancaster in Fairfield County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
R. Kenneth Kerr (1897 - 1953) and Charlotte Sieber Kerr (1899 - 1974)
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 13, 2026
1. R. Kenneth Kerr (1897 - 1953) and Charlotte Sieber Kerr (1899 - 1974) Marker
R. Kenneth Kerr
(1897 - 1953)
And
Charlotte Sieber Kerr
(1899 - 1974)
In recognition of their
contribution to
the growth of Lancaster.
It occupied a place of honor
at the Kerr's home in Lancaster from
1951 until 1972.
In honor of the Lerr's it is presented
to the Lancaster Fairgrounds
as a memorial to the former Eagle Gazette Publisher's role
in the filming of "The Green Grass of Wyoming"
on this site in 1947.
The family and friends of R. Kenneth Kerr, Jr.,
Katharine Ann Kerr Lake,
and John E. M. Kerr
dedicate this memorial on October 9, 1994.
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1994.
Location. 39° 43.494′ N, 82° 35.928′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Ohio, in Fairfield County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and East Fair Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 997 N High St, Lancaster OH 43130, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is in the Hocking Hills 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: Camp Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); C & O Depot at Carroll, Ohio (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dumontville General Store (about 400 feet away); Liberty Township No. 6 School (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Log House (about 700 feet away); Rising Park Centennial Celebration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Standing Stone National Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away); 166th Infantry 42nd Division World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 13, 2026
2. R. Kenneth Kerr (1897 - 1953) and Charlotte Sieber Kerr (1899 - 1974) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
