New Concord in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John Glenn
The Historic National Road in Ohio
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2016
1. John Glenn Marker
John Glenn, Jr. is a retired U.S. Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and U.S. Senator. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on July 18, 1921, and moved to New Concord when he was two. On February 20, 1962, Glenn flew on the Friendship 7 space mission, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth, and the fifth person in space. In 1965, Glenn retired from the military and resigned from NASA so he could be eligible to stand for election to public office. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to represent Ohio and served in the U.S. Senate from 1974 to 1999.Erected 2015 by The Ohio National Road Association, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list.
Location. 39° 59.594′ N, 81° 44.185′ W. Marker is in New Concord, Ohio, in Muskingum County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the John
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boyhood Home of John H. Glenn, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); The New Concord Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Francis Harper (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of William Rainey Harper (about 500 feet away); Findley Settlement (about 500 feet away); New Concord War Memorial (about 500 feet away); New Concord (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named New Concord (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Concord.
Additional keywords. Old National Road
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2016
2. John Glenn Marker
Full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2016
3. John Glenn Marker
Marker can be seen at a distance, on the sidewlak along West Main Street
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2016
4. John Glenn Marker
Sign in front of the John Glenn home
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2016
5. John Glenn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
