Sidney in Shelby County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George W. Bush

A Visit to the SPOT Restaurant

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 2, 2019

1. George W. Bush Marker

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Inscription. George W Bush President George W. Bush became the third sitting U.S. president to visit Sidney when he arrived at The Spot on August 28, 2004 while campaigning for re-election. The President greeted shocked Spot patrons, and ordered a hamburger and piece of pie. After posing for photos, he continued his campaign tour of West Central Ohio.

Erected by Shelby County Historical Society Eric M. and Molly A. Leckey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #43 George W. Bush series list.

Location. 40° 17.057′ N, 84° 9.412′ W. Marker is in Sidney, Ohio, in Shelby County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street (Ohio Route 29) and Ohio Avenue (Ohio Route 47), on the left when traveling west on Court Street. marker is in front of the Spot restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Ohio Ave, Sidney OH 45365, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monumental Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association Building (within shouting distance of this marker); General Isaac Shelby (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelby County Korean Conflict / Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); US Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Sidney and Shelby County Millenium Monument (about 400 feet away); The Shelby County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Shelby County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 2, 2019

2. George W. Bush Marker

full view of marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 2, 2019

3. George W. Bush Marker

marker as seen from across the street

4. George W. Bush Marker

portrait on the marker

5. George W. Bush Marker

Shelby County Historical Society logo on the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 2, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.