Franklinton in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Carol J. Stewart

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 11, 2026

1. Carol J. Stewart Marker

Inscription. This living memorial, the great tree of peace, is dedichted to:
Carol J. Stewart A passionate public service advocate, Carol made, a difference in whatever she did. Her leadership and dedication inspired many beneficial changes in Franklinton. Carol was the founder and president of the Franklinton Historical Society. She led the 1997 Franklinton Bicentennial Celebration, which revitalized interest in our history. She dedicated her life to Franklinton.

Erected 2013 by The Franklinton Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.

Location. 39° 57.631′ N, 83° 0.962′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Franklinton. It is at the intersection of West Broad Street (U.S. 40) and North Gift Street on West Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 570 W Broad St, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

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: Franklinton (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Franklinton (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Franklinton

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(a few steps from this marker); The Harrison House (a few steps from this marker); Jubilee 2000 Doors (within shouting distance of this marker); Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station / Macklin Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Franklinton Cemetery Archaeology (approx. 0.3 miles away); In This Churchyard (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Other markers no longer nearby. Headquarters of General William H. Harrison (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Lucas Sullivant Home Site (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 11, 2026

2. Carol J. Stewart Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.