New Boston in Scioto County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Honorable Vern Riffe (1925 - 1997)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012
1. The Honorable Vern Riffe (1925 - 1997) Marker
Inscription.
The Honorable Vern Riffe (1925 - 1997). . A native of New Boston, Vernal G. Riffe Jr. served the 92nd House District in the Ohio General Assembly from 1959 to 1994. As Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1974 through 1994, he served longer than any other speaker in the state's history. Widely regarded as Ohio's most influential legislator of the late 20th century, Riffe, a Democrat, built effective political alliances across party lines. A powerful advocate for southern Ohio, he was instrumental in the growth and expansion of Shawnee State University.
A native of New Boston, Vernal G. Riffe Jr. served the 92nd House District in the Ohio General Assembly from 1959 to 1994. As Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1974 through 1994, he served longer than any other speaker in the state's history. Widely regarded as Ohio's most influential legislator of the late 20th century, Riffe, a Democrat, built effective political alliances across party lines. A powerful advocate for southern Ohio, he was instrumental in the growth and expansion of Shawnee State University.
Erected 2000 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, The Village of New Boston, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5-73.)
Location. 38° 45.315′ N, 82° 55.762′ W. Marker is in New Boston, Ohio, in Scioto County. Marker is at the intersection of Gallia Street and Lakeshore Drive, on the right when traveling west on Gallia Street. Marker is in Millbrook Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4342 Gallia Street, Portsmouth OH 45662, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2012
2. The Honorable Vern Riffe (1925 - 1997) Marker
Looking west along Gallia Street
Photographed By Unknown, undated
3. The Honorable Vern Riffe (1925 - 1997)Photo on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
