River South District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Battleship U.S.S. Ohio
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
1. Battleship U.S.S. Ohio Marker
close up, showing text
Battleship U.S.S. Ohio
Restoration has been made possible through
donations by
five Columbus Women’s Service Clubs
Altrusa Club • Quota Club
Pilot Club • Zonta Club
Soroptimist International
1978
Erected 1978 by Columbus Women’s Service Clubs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 57.338′ N, 83° 0.182′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the River South District. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street and West Main Street (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling north on 2nd Street. Mounted on the east wall of the Columbus Cultural Arts Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 West Main Street, 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 Feeder Canal / The Ohio- Erie Canal (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julian & Kokenge Company (about 600 feet away); Riversouth Bioretention Basins (about 700 feet away); The Great Southern Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johann Christian Heyl
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
2. Battleship U.S.S. Ohio Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
3. Battleship U.S.S. Ohio Marker
marker can be seen at a distance. Bowsprit is in full glory
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
4. Battleship U.S.S. Ohio Marker
the Battleship USS Ohio, 1904. The bowsprit is clearly visible. In later pictures, circa WWI, the bowsprit is gone, and the masts are different.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
5. Battleship U.S.S. Ohio Marker
the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, the Old Armory. Marker and bowsprit are just out of sight to the left, on the brick wall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
