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Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

The First Concrete Street in America

 
 
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 13, 2017
1. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
Inscription. This pavement is a replica of the original test strip placed in 1891 by George W. Bartholomew
 
Erected 2017 by Bellefontaine City Council.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureRoads & Vehicles.
 
Location. 40° 21.63′ N, 83° 45.594′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 68) and Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 South Main, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grand Opera House and Opera Block (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew utilized a small laboratory (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew founded the Buckeye Portland Cement Co. (a few steps from this marker); First Concrete Pavement (a few steps from this marker); Portland Cement (a few steps from this marker); George W. Bartholomew (a few steps from this marker); Bartholomew's Concrete (a few steps from this marker); International Exposition of 1893 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.
 
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The First Concrete Street in America Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 13, 2018
2. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
the permanent plaque
The First Concrete Street in America Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 13, 2017
3. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
Full view of site
The First Concrete Street in America Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 13, 2017
4. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
Marker as seen from East Court Street
The First Concrete Street in America Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 13, 2018
5. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
permanent marker full view
The First Concrete Street in America Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Reuben Mees, Bellefontaine Examiner, July 12, 2017
6. The First Concrete Street in America Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.   2. submitted on September 13, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.   3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.   5. submitted on September 13, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.   6. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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