Steubenville in Jefferson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Steubenville's Dean Martin

Photographed By Jamie Abel, September 25, 2010

1. Steubenville's Dean Martin Marker

Inscription. One of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, Dean Martin was born Dino Crocetti in Steubenville in 1917, the son of Italian immigrants. At age 16 he entered the steel mills and later boxed under the name of "Kid Crochet." He began his singing career in 1941, and in 1946 teamed up with Jerry Lewis in a comedic partnership that spanned ten years on stage, radio, and television. His trademark crooning style and sentimental ballads -- including "That's Amore," "Memories Are Made Of This," "Volare," and "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" -- were standards of 1950s and 1960s popular music. Martin continued his multifaceted career as part of Frank Sinatra's "Ratpack" Las Vegas nightclub act (1960-1970). He furnished music and romantic interest for over fifty films, and continued performing into the early 1990s. He died in 1995 in Los Angeles.

Erected 2002 by The Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, the Dean Martin Committee and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 2-41.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 40° 21.525′ N,

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80° 36.832′ W. Marker is in Steubenville, Ohio, in Jefferson County. Marker is on South 3rd Street north of Adams Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 S 3rd St, Steubenville OH 43952, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Steuben (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Land Office (within shouting distance of this marker); North-West Corner of Fort Steuben (within shouting distance of this marker); This Old Federal Land Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton (about 300 feet away); Edwin McMasters Stanton (about 400 feet away); The Steubenville Building and Loan Association Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Steubenville.

More about this marker. Marker was recently moved from its former location at the intersection of Ohio Route 7 and Franklin Avenue. That location made it difficult for visitors to see the marker and with interest in Dean Martin's life, the city decided to move it to Fort Steuben, across from City Hall.

Former location of marker on Ohio Route 7 near the Ohio River. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jamie Abel, October 3, 2010

2. Former location of marker on Ohio Route 7 near the Ohio River.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,062 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 1, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. 2. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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