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

James J. Thomas Park

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

1. James J. Thomas Park Marker

Inscription. Named by resolution of City Council adopted May 24 – 1943 – in recognition of 12 years of active service as mayor in promoting the beautification of the reservoir lands.

Erected by City of Columbus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1985.

Location. 40° 0.999′ N, 83° 5.478′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in West Scioto. Marker is on Riverside Drive (U.S. 33). Marker is at entrance to park adjacent to Griggs Reservoir dam. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3155 Riverside Drive, Columbus OH 43221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Our Historic Religious Buildings (approx. 1.3 miles away); Our Beginnings: Before 1913 (approx. 1.3 miles away); Our Founders (approx. 1.3 miles away); Our School and Libraries (approx. 1.3 miles away); Our Early Development (approx. 1.3 miles away); Our Early Retail History (approx. 1.3 miles away); The History Walk and Upper Arlington's Centennial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Guiding Our Young Community (approx. 1.3 miles away).

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James J. Thomas Park Entrance Bench and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

2. James J. Thomas Park Entrance Bench and Marker

Dysart Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

3. Dysart Park Marker

For the enjoyment of all given by Mrs. George P. Dysart, 1976. At parking area inside Thomas Park, next to Griggs Reservoir dam.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

4. Dysart Park

At parking area inside Thomas Park, next to Griggs Reservoir dam. Maintenance facility (green roof) in background.

Griggs Reservoir Maintenance Facility Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

5. Griggs Reservoir Maintenance Facility Marker

Next to Dysart Park.

Griggs Reservoir Dam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2008

6. Griggs Reservoir Dam

Across the Scioto River.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,070 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.