College Township near Gambier in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas R. Sant '65 H '13
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 24, 2025
1. Thomas R. Sant '65 H '13 Marker
Thomas R. Sant '65 H '13
Founding Chairman of the
Philander Chase Corporation
Board of Directors
Under his leadership, nearly 5,000 acres of land
in the vicinity of the campus of Kenyon College
were preserved in their natural state or
dedicated to agricultural purposes in perpetuity
for the benefit of future generations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 22.437′ N, 82° 24.374′ W. Marker is near Gambier, Ohio, in Knox County. It is in College Township. It is at the intersection of Laymon Road and Porter Road, on the right when traveling south on Laymon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier OH 43022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. 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: Conserving Natural Diversity (a few steps from this marker); What is Your Role in Shaping Our Future? (a few steps from this marker); Natural Areas (a few steps from this marker); Change is Constant (a few steps from this marker); River of Life (approx. 0.2 miles away); Living History Along the Kokosing River
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Photographed by Craig Doda, October 24, 2025
2. Thomas R. Sant '65 H '13 Marker
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 5 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.
