Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lewis R. Ratleff Park
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2014
1. Lewis R. Ratleff Park Marker
close up, showing text
Erected by City of Bellefontaine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 40° 21.452′ N, 83° 46.563′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. It is on Springhill Street, on the right when traveling south. marker is in the grass, behind the concession stand, near the flagpole. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Springhill Street, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains. 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Harmon Field (approx. 0.3 miles away); Free Servicemen's Canteen, 1942-1946 (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Railroad in Logan County / Railroad YMCA (approx. Ύ mile away); The Home of Blue Jacket (approx. Ύ mile away); The Historic Post Office of Bellefontaine (approx. Ύ mile away); H.M. Annat Dry Goods & Montgomery Ward Store (approx. 0.8 miles away); General Robert Patterson Kennedy (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Cozy Picture Palace (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.
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Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2014
2. Lewis R. Ratleff Park Marker
Lions Club plaque is at base of flagpole
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2014
3. Lewis R. Ratleff Park
marker can be seen at a distance
the park was originally called "Civic Park" when constructed in 1974. The name was changed several years later, to honor Mr. Ratleff
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 17, 2014
4. Lewis R. Ratleff Park
distant view of park and markers
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
5. Bellefontaine City Council 1974
picture used by permission of John P. T. Gordon, step-son of former Mayor, Col. William S. Meyer
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick
6. Bellefontaine City leaders
left- Col. William S. Meyer (mayor)
middle- Mr. Lewis R. Ratleff (safety/service director)
right- Mr. Fred Gross (auditor)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 26, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
