Hiram in Portage County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Black Lives Matter installation

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026

1. Black Lives Matter installation Marker

Inscription. The Black Lives Matter installation at Hiram College came to fruition as a collaborative effort by the 2020-21 Student Senate Executive Board and Black Student Union Club Officers, supported by many other students, faculty, staff, and trustees. Designed by Columbus-based muralist, Lisa McLymont, and illustrated by Cleveland-based artist and activist, Abdul Rashid, the art seeks to capture, in the context of peaceful social action, the emotions that are evoked when acts of injustice occur.

Erected to honor and commemorate those who have fallen victim to racial violence or social injustice, the installation serves as a constant reminder of the College's commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as the need for continual efforts to guarantee full human rights for all.

May this installation stand as a testament to our commitment as Hiram student leaders to advance equity and racial justice both at Hiram College and in broader society.

Erected by Hiram College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.

Location. 41° 18.684′ N,

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81° 8.657′ W. Marker is in Hiram, Ohio, in Portage County. It is at the intersection of Garfield Road and Hinsdale Road, on the right when traveling south on Garfield Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11715 Garfield Rd, Hiram OH 44234, 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.

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: The Hiram College Arboretum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Paul E. Martin Common (within shouting distance of this marker); Bessie Coleman (within shouting distance of this marker); Hiram College (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oliver Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Squire Homestead Site

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2026

2. Black Lives Matter installation Marker

(about 300 feet away); Circa 1900 (about 400 feet away); James A. Garfield (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hiram.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.