Downtown in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

American Federation of Labor / United Mine Workers of America

American Federation of Labor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

1. American Federation of Labor Marker

Inscription. American Federation of Labor
Since 1881 One this site, December 10, 1886, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Union merged with the trade unionists of the Knights of Labor to create the American Federation of Labor. Delegates elected Samuel Gompers president and dedicated the Federation to improving the life of America's working men and women. The A.F.L. recognizes November 15, 1881, as its anniversary date to honor the origin and legacy of F.O.T.L.U.

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 conditions, 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 2008 by Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 105-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition,

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it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1890.

Location. 39° 57.823′ N, 83° 0.359′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Long Street (U.S. 33) and Front Street on Long Street. The marker is in Harry E. Richter Workers Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Spanish War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Big Branch Coal Mines Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Labor & Workers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Evolution Of The Sioto River (within shouting distance of this marker); Pickaweekee (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brickell (within shouting distance of this marker); Location of a children's park and fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Columbus (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

More about this marker. This marker replaces a marker with the same text originally erected at the same location in 1979.

United Mine Workers of America Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

2. United Mine Workers of America Marker

American Federation of Labor / United Mine Workers of America Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

3. American Federation of Labor / United Mine Workers of America Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

4. American Federation of Labor / United Mine Workers of America Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 3,896 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on January 24, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.