Arena District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Columbus Buckeyes
1883-84, 1889-91
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 14, 2010
1. The Columbus Buckeyes Marker
Columbus' first major league club played their home games at Recreation Park located at the intersection of Mound Street and Parsons Avenue. The park was one of the first in the country to have both a grass infield and a grass outfield. Columbus' second major league franchise played at Recreation Park II, known as “The Recy”, located on East Whittier and Ebner Streets.
Erected 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 39° 58.097′ N, 83° 0.596′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Arena District. Marker is at the intersection of Neil Avenue and Nationwide Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Neil Avenue. Marker is near the Huntington Park ticket office and Center Field Entrance. 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. Columbus' First Professional Game (here, next to this marker); The Western League (here, next to this marker); The Negro Leagues in Columbus (here, next to this marker); The Columbus Senators (here, next to this marker); The Red Birds (here, next to this marker); The Jets
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Also see . . .
1. The Columbus Clippers. (Submitted on April 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Columbus Buckeyes. (Submitted on April 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Columbus Solons. (Submitted on April 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Columbus' Baseball History Markers
Looking NW into Huntington Park.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. Huntington Park Center Field Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
