Uptown District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James A. Rhodes
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
1. James A. Rhodes Statue
Governor of the State of Ohio, 1975–1983, 1963–1971 • Auditor of the State of Ohio, 1953–1963 • Major of the City of Columbus, 1944–1953 • Auditor of the City of Columbus, 1940–1944 • Member of the Columbus Board of Education, 1938–1940.
Erected 1982.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 39° 57.752′ N, 82° 59.96′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Uptown District. Marker is on East Broad Street (U.S. 40) west of 3rd Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 E Broad St, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ohio Statehouse / Lincoln at the Statehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Statehouse Sesquincentennial (within shouting distance of this
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More about this marker. Statue is in front of the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, the tallest building in Columbus.
Also see . . . James A. Rhodes. “Due to an Ohio constitutional amendment that limited governors to no more than two consecutive terms, Rhodes had to leave office at the end of his second term. He, however, sought reelection in 1974 and again in 1978, winning both elections. During these two terms, Rhodes continued to oppose tax increases. Like he had done during his first time in office, Rhodes also sent Ohio officials to other states to recruit businesses to come to Ohio. These officials became known as ‘Rhodes’ Raiders,’ as they raided other states for businesses.” (Submitted on November 27, 2008.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
2. James A. Rhodes Monument
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
3. James A. Rhodes (1909–2001)
1982 bronze by Gary Ross was moved to this location from the Statehouse in 1989.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,301 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
