Burton Township in Geauga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Paul Harris and Pam Krotzer

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

1. Paul Harris and Pam Krotzer Marker

Inscription.
The Directors of the Geauga County Agricultural Society place this marker in recognition of Paul Harris' and Pam Krotzer's lifelong dedication to the fair industry.

If you knew Paul, you knew his two greatest passions: dairy farming and The Great Geauga County Fair. He proudly told everyone he had never missed a fair since he was a baby. Paul served as a Fairboard Director for over 31 years and as Fair Secretary for 15 years. His leadership shaped the fair at every level, including his term as President of the Ohio Fair Managers Association, where he worked to protect and promote fairs across the state. Paul was inducted into the Ohio Fair Managers Hall of Fame in 2025.

For more than 30 years, Pam Krotzer has been a steadfast supporter of the fair. She has managed the Domestic Arts Department with care and precision, overseen thousands of exhibits, and provided tireless support to the fair operations year after year.

Together, Paul and Pam exemplified a legacy of service, tradition, and devotion to The Great Geauga County Fair.

Erected 2025 by The Directors of the Geauga County Agricultural Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2025.

Location.

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41° 28.61′ N, 81° 8.622′ W. Marker is in Burton, Ohio, in Geauga County. It is in Burton Township. It can be reached from the intersection of Cook Street and North Cheshire Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13889 Cook St, Burton OH 44021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

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: Vernon and Marion Howard (here, next to this marker); Dan McClelland (here, next to this marker); Audre and Evelyn Blair (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Geauga County Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Great Geauga County Fair (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Welton Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026

2. Paul Harris and Pam Krotzer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.