United Mine Workers of America
On this site, January 25, 1890, delegates from the National Progressive Union and the Knights of Labor District Trades Assembly 135 met in convention at old City Hall and founded the United Mine Workers of America. The merger ended years of feuding and divisiveness among miners, and the UMWA began a campaign to bring better wages, safe working conditins, and the eight-hour day to the coal fields of America. The UMWA's national headquarters was at High and Chestnut streets until 1898.
Erected 1981 by The Ohio Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1973.
Location. 39° 57.605′ N, 82° 59.956′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Uptown District. It is on State Street east of High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 East State Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbus City Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio Theatre (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio Holocaust and Liberators Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio in the Civil War / Defending Ohio (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Lest We Forget" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Also see . . .
1. United Mine Workers of America. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. United Mine Workers of America Official Website.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
