Five Points in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John E. Gunckel (1846–1915)

Founder of the Toledo Newsboys Association, 1892

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 5, 2026

1. John E. Gunckel (1846–1915) Marker

Inscription. John Gunckel dedicated his life to uplifting Toledo’s underprivileged youth. Through the Newsboys Association, he gave thousands of young boys structure, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

This 26-foot pyramid, built in 1917 from over 30,000 cobblestones and rocks donated by newsboys, schoolchildren, and supporters worldwide, is a lasting tribute to his vision.

Gunckel’s mission to inspire, guide, and protect children continues to echo through the Old Newsboys Goodfellow Association and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo.

Erected 2026.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 41° 40.934′ N, 83° 34.548′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Five Points. It is at the intersection of Central Avenue and Jackman Road, on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1502 Central Ave, Toledo OH 43606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake

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Erie Shore.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Overland Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Toledo Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Woodlawn Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Great Trail (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Overland Trail (approx. one mile away); Joe E. Brown (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 5, 2026

2. John E. Gunckel (1846–1915) Marker

John E. Gunckel (1846–1915) Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 5, 2026

3. John E. Gunckel (1846–1915) Grave Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.