Greenfield in Highland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of Johnny Paycheck

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 13, 2026

1. Birthplace of Johnny Paycheck Marker

Inscription. 1997 Grand Ole Opry Inductee
"Take This Job and Shove It"

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.

Location. 39° 21.159′ N, 83° 22.707′ W. Marker is in Greenfield, Ohio, in Highland County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Street (Ohio Route 28) and South McArthur Way, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Jefferson St, Greenfield OH 45123, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Greenfield (here,

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next to this marker); Birthplace of General John E. Hull (a few steps from this marker); The Patchwork Path (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith Tannery (within shouting distance of this marker); Travellers Rest Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenfield's Path To Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); B&O and DT&I Railroad Depots (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenfield.

Also see . . .
1. Johnny Paycheck. Paycheck reached the peak of his fame with the 1977 blue-collar anthem "Take This Job and Shove It," written by David Allan Coe, which became a cultural phenomenon and helped solidify Paycheck's status as a defining figure of outlaw country alongside Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard. His career, however, was marked as much by turmoil as triumph, as he struggled with substance abuse, alcohol, spent time in prison, and was involved in multiple legal controversies, including a conviction for assault and a high-profile sexual misconduct case. (Submitted on May 2, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

2. Johnny Paycheck - "Take This Job And Shove It".

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 13, 2026

2. Birthplace of Johnny Paycheck Marker

"Take This Job and Shove It" is a 1977 country music song written by David Allan Coe and popularized by Johnny Paycheck, about the bitterness of a man who has worked long and hard with no apparent reward. The song was first recorded by Paycheck on his album also titled Take This Job and Shove It. The recording hit number one on the country charts for two weeks, spending 18 weeks on the charts. It was Paycheck's only #1 hit. (Submitted on May 2, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.