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

Jubilee 2000 Doors

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 11, 2026

1. Jubilee 2000 Doors Marker

Inscription.
These Jubilee 2000 Doors are dedicated to Monsignor Francis X. Schweitzer who kept them open for twenty-seven years. Sent here on February 11, 1970 to close the parish or turn it into a mission, Father worked and built the parish up, taking no vacations or days off in all that time. In Holy Family's darkest hour, he was a good shepherd to this church, not only keeping it open, but inspiring its people to zeal and generosity, even beyond his retirement on November 4, 1997.

A devoted priest and kind friend to all.
Pastor: 1970 - 1997

Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1970.

Location. 39° 57.625′ N, 83° 0.993′ 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 Skidmore Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 N Skidmore 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: Carol J. Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklinton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Franklinton

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Franklinton (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harrison House (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. 0.3 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 within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Lucas Sullivant Home Site (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Holy Family Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 11, 2026

2. Holy Family Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 11, 2026

3. Jubilee 2000 Doors Marker

Holy Family Church Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 11, 2026

4. Holy Family Church Plaque

Holy Family Church Benchmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 11, 2026

5. Holy Family Church Benchmark

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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.