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London in Madison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

London

 
 
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Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026
1. London Marker
Inscription.
Livestock
auction center
since 1856

 
Erected by Ohio Historical Society; Ohio Department of Highways.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureAnimalsIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
 
Location. 39° 53.388′ N, 83° 26.109′ W. Marker is in London, Ohio, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of East 1st Street and Wayne Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Miller Ave, London OH 43140, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. 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: Corner Stone (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alder Cabin (about 500 feet away); Jonathan Alder Cabin 1806 (about 500 feet away); London High School Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named London (approx. Ύ mile away); Madison County Veterans’ War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); War Savings Stamps (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.
 
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London Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026
2. London Marker
London Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026
3. London 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 11 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 5, 2026