In 1812, the Ohio legislature designated Columbus as the state capital,
with local landowners contributing land and resources for a capitol
building and penitentiary. The first Columbus statehouse, a Federal-style structure completed in 1816, . . . — — Map (db m9986) HM
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
1973
by the United States
Department of the Interior
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has . . . — — Map (db m80008) HM
The Refugee Tract of 100,000 acres of land was a strip four and one half miles wide extending forty-eight miles eastward from the Scioto River at Columbus through parts of Franklin, Fairfield, Perry, Licking and Muskingum Counties. It was granted . . . — — Map (db m36673) HM
Erected by the State of Ohio to the honor and memory of the Ohio veterans of the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection and the China Relief Expedition.
1898 — 1920
“The cause which triumphed through their valor will . . . — — Map (db m9868) HM
A total of 15 commissioners, seven architects, and numberless artisans built this Grecian Doric State House of local limestone and brick from Indian mound clay at a cost of $1,359,121. Experts today marvel that so many diverse personalities could . . . — — Map (db m10259) HM
A total of 15 commissioners, seven architects, and numberless artisans built this Grecian Doric State House of local limestone and brick from Indian mound clay at a cost of $1,359,121. Experts today marvel that so many diverse personalities could . . . — — Map (db m10263) HM
The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a
railroad, but a system of loosely connected safe havens
where those escaping the brutal conditions of slavery
were sheltered, fed, clothed, nursed, concealed, disguised,
and instructed . . . — — Map (db m10251) HM
Dedicated to
The Unknown Boy Scout
1910 - 1935
in England whose good turn
brought Scouting to millions
of America boys
sponsored by Central Ohio Area
Boy Scouts of America — — Map (db m98915) HM
This tree (a Scarlett Oak) was placed here by the Roosevelt National Living Memorial Association, as a living tribute to the great lover and defender of Country and Flag, and our youngest President of the United States—Theodore Roosevelt.
. . . — — Map (db m9866) HM
First services of Trinity Episcopal
Church were held May 3, 1817, in the
residence of Dr. Lincoln Goodale,
where later Columbus’ first Sunday
School was founded.
The first church building was built
in 1831 one half block east of High
on . . . — — Map (db m98848) HM
On this site, January 25, 1890, delegates from the National Progressive Union and the Knights of Labor District Trades Assembly 135 met in convention at old City Hall and founded the United Mine Workers of America. The merger ended years of . . . — — Map (db m80010) HM
This tree is planted in honor of
William B. Saxbe
for his service to Ohio and the United States
Colonel Ohio National Guard 1939-1969 •
Ohio House of Representatives 1947-1954 •
Ohio Attorney General 1957-1959 / 1963-1969 •
United . . . — — Map (db m203415) HM
“Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.”
“Our earnest prayer is that God will graciously vouchsafe prosperity, . . . — — Map (db m9887) HM
By 1890, the Sells Brothers Circus would become the second largest
circus in America, but it started in the spring of 1871 in downtown
Columbus with a modest menagerie and a few
horseback riding and sideshow acts, starring
“Cannonball” George . . . — — Map (db m205537) HM
Art finds a way
and Elijah Pierce found his voice carving
wood. Born in Baldwyn, Mississippi, he
started carving small farm animals at
age 7 with the knife his father gave him.
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) moved
to Columbus in 1924 and . . . — — Map (db m205363) HM
Flytown was democracy’s melting pot for
the city of Columbus. But even more important
it became known as a port-of-entry for the
immigrant settlers of Central Ohio. New
arrivals found friends and relatives who
guided them through the initial . . . — — Map (db m42202) HM
The Garden Theater is the premier live performance arts center in the Short North Arts District. The structure of The Garden Theater was originally used as a stable for quartering horses in the 1850s and 1860s. Following a fire, the building was . . . — — Map (db m210936) HM
(Side A)
James Seneca Tyler was born free in Columbus in 1837 and was an early settler of central Ohio. During his life he held several prominent positions. He served in the Fifth U.S. Colored Regiment in the Civil War and mustered out as . . . — — Map (db m225233) HM
This bronze bust was created in 1888 by Ohio scupltor J. Q. A. Ward in memory of Dr. Lincoln Goodale, the area's first physician.
Dr. Goodale was also a successful businessman whose wealth and generosity allowed him to provide free medical . . . — — Map (db m16922) HM
The Short North Arts District’s growing collection of murals embodies the spirit that has earned the district its reputation as the art and soul of Columbus: a funky, colorful, larger-than-life patchwork of classic and original works. The . . . — — Map (db m205445) HM
The Short North, once considered the blight of the city, has now become a celebrated destination,
touted by the New York Times, National
Geographic Traveler, and USA Today Travel.
The Short North Arts District is a mosaic . . . — — Map (db m211266) HM
James Thurber’s wit and pithy prose spanned a breath of genres and made him one of the foremost American humorists of the 20th century...
James Thurber was born in Columbus on Dember 8, 1894, to Charles, a docile civil clerk, and Mame, his . . . — — Map (db m205356) HM
The Ohio General Assembly established the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in 1882. From its inception until 1892, the Station occupied 17 acres on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University before relocating to 470 acres in Wayne County. . . . — — Map (db m46136) HM
Campbell Memorial Park. James E. Campbell was governor of the State of Ohio from 1890-1892. From 1913-1924, he served as president of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society, which later became the Ohio Historical Society. His daughter . . . — — Map (db m36726) HM
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. — — Map (db m13049) HM
One of the last remaining earthen mounds in this area of Ohio. Built by Native American people of the Adena Culture (800 BC-100 AD). The land was deeded to the Ohio Historical Society in 1928 by the Shrum Family. — — Map (db m36869) HM
The Shrum Mound. Preserved as a memorial to those first Ohioans whose bones rest in this ancient tomb.
James E. Campbell Memorial Park. Made a permanent park by Jessie Campbell Coons in memory of her father former Governor of Ohio . . . — — Map (db m200861) HM
On February 4, 1939, six Clintonville women met at the house of Mrs. Frank Hiatt to discuss the need for a cultural, charitable, and civic group in the Clintonville community and the value of a club house as a center for those activities. From . . . — — Map (db m201003) HM
In memory of Rand P. Hollenback of Columbus, Ohio, The Major or Clintonville.
Spacious Whetstone Park and the Park of Roses are synonymous with the name of this great civic leader who was born not far from here in 1899. He lived all of . . . — — Map (db m42234) HM
The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was neither underground nor a railroad, but a system of loosely connected safe havens where those escaping the brutal conditions of slavery were sheltered, fed, clothed, nursed, concealed, disguised, and instructed . . . — — Map (db m189451) HM
The Dublin Branch stands on the site of the Washington Township school
built in 1871. This corner wall and arched windows replicate the many
windows that provided light to the classrooms of that school in the
days before electricity. The . . . — — Map (db m233944) HM
On this green bank, by this soft stream,
We place with joy a votive stone,
That memory may their deeds redeem,
When, like our sires, our sons are gone.
O Thou who made those heroes dare
To die, and leave their children free—
Bid Time and . . . — — Map (db m101977) WM
Kościuszko Timeline
February 4, 1746.
Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko was born in the town of Mereczowszczyzna, near the present-day town of Kosava, Belarus.
1776 – 1783.
Kosciuszko arrived in . . . — — Map (db m170833) HM
Corn has been cultivated in Ohio for approximately 1800 years. It was
known to prehistoric Native American Hopewell peoples (A.D. 100-
500 ) and was grown in large quantities by the later Fort Ancient Indians
(A.D. 1000- 1550). Prehistoric and . . . — — Map (db m107940) HM
The Osage orange trees on this site are remnants of a tree row typical
of those which once extended for miles along the edge of farm fields
in Dublin. The Osage orange, or Maclura pomifera, is a member of the
mulberry family, and is native to . . . — — Map (db m107943) HM
Construction and development have transformed Dublin and its environs
over the past three decades. In the 1960s, much of the land around Dublin
was agricultural. Sam and Eulalia Frantz moved to this site in 1935 and
lived here until 1963. Sam . . . — — Map (db m107944) HM
Hybridization revolutionized the production of corn in North America and worldwide
in the 20th century. Cross-pollinating two distinct varieties of corn or other plants
can result in hybrids that are stronger and more resistant to drought and . . . — — Map (db m107945) HM
Farming was central to the economy of this region from the time of
the first European settlers in the late 1700s. Early settlers cleared land
on which to lie and farm, and corn was their most important crop.
They grew corn in much the same way . . . — — Map (db m107947) HM
From the late 19th century until the early 1920’s,
a hand-operated pump was located in the
center of the intersection of Bridge and High
Streets in Historic Dublin. The pump supplied
water from Dublin’s first well, which in turn
drew water . . . — — Map (db m101994) HM
Indian Run
Cemetery
established 1813
restored 1975- 1980
Dublin Historical Society
This property has ben placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Indian Run Cemetery. Jane . . . — — Map (db m101967) HM
The Kosciuszko Lands.
In 1797 the Continental Congress appropriated a grant of land totaling 500 acres to
Thaddeus Kosciuszko as payment for his services to the United States during the Revolutionary
War. Lying on the east side of the Scioto . . . — — Map (db m170820) HM
Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko was born in the village of Mereczowszczyzna, now abandoned, near the present-day
town of Kosava, Belarus, on February 12, 1746. There are several Anglicized spellings of Kosciuszko’s name; perhaps the . . . — — Map (db m170825) HM
This was the first fire station in Dublin.
Ironically, you can purchase home insurance
here today.
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In honor of
Chief Harold & Madge Shriver
for their 34 years of dedicated service
to Dublin Fire Department
June . . . — — Map (db m234270) HM
German immigrant Louis Rings (1826-1911) and his wife, Magdalena Wolpert (1835-1924), built their farmhouse in the early 1860s. As they prospered, the Rings purchased more land, added outbuildings, and grew their family. In 1904, the couple . . . — — Map (db m204779) HM
This land was donated to the City of Dublin in loving memory of longtime residents and supporters of the Dublin community.
Thanks to the generosity of the Thomas family, the natural beauty of this site will forever be preserved for the entire . . . — — Map (db m233087) HM
The Dublin Link, or “The Link” stretches 760 feet from end to end, spanning the Scioto River. It is the longest single tower “S” shaped suspension bridge in the world. The deck passes
through the keyhole of the main tower, which is 169 feet . . . — — Map (db m233097) HM
The City of Dublin, Ohio
in cooperation with Dublin Arts Council,
commissioned the public art work
Tribute to Jack Nicklaus
to recognize the contributions made to the
Dublin community
by Jack Nicklaus.
His vision of a championship golf . . . — — Map (db m102946) HM
Leatherlips, the Dublin Arts Council’s first outdoor public sculpture, was dedicated to the City of Dublin on July 1, 1990. Designed by artist Ralph Helmick, Leatherlips is an eleven foot high limestone portrait of the . . . — — Map (db m115842) HM
In memory of
those who
have made the
ultimate
sacrifice
City of Dublin
Time will not dim the glory of their deeds
General John J. Pershing
Nicholas J. Rozanski 2012
Charles Lazell 1919
Norman W. Tarpley 1969 . . . — — Map (db m101988) WM
In grateful recognition to
Jerry H. and Jane L. "Bunnie" Geroux
in sincere appreciation for their many
years of dedicated service to the City of
Gahanna. Through their tireless efforts,
Gahanna was named "Herb Capital of Ohio"
in . . . — — Map (db m243526) HM
Built on Granville Street in Mid 1800's as manse for Presbyterian Church. Most furnishings are original from Clark family (a founder of Gahanna). — — Map (db m14450) HM
Built in half dovetail construction by traveling German craftsmen with mud and hog hair chinking. House was moved from Cherrybottom Road in 1973. — — Map (db m14451) HM
This brick home was built in 1856 by John McDannald, son of Samuel and Bell (Craig) McDannald who came from Virginia in 1813. The McDannalds were prominent in the development of Blendon Township, The Central College of Ohio, and The Central College . . . — — Map (db m51902) HM
This memorial dedicated to all
veterans of all wars as a
token of appreciation and
as a living memorial
[Dedicated] May 31 1971 — — Map (db m243523) WM
Historical Flood Mark, Jan.-Feb. 1959.
“Encroachment on flood plains, such as artificial fill, reduces the flood-carrying capacity, increases the flood heights of streams, and increases flood hazards in areas beyond the encroachment . . . — — Map (db m14446) HM
Isaac Souder (1809-1889), in 1835 at the age of 26. purchased 225 acres in Jefferson Township for $674. Jefferson Township, in the eastern portion of Franklin County, was part of the U.S. military lands that offered fertile farmland and abundant . . . — — Map (db m234996) HM
The Big Walnut Country Club Established during the Great Migration and intense segregation in Columbus, The Big Walnut Country Club (BWCC) was one of the first Black country clubs in the United States. Conceived in 1925 and incorporated two . . . — — Map (db m225235) HM
The trustees of Mifflin Township dedicate this rostrum to all veterans of all wars as a token of appreciation and as a living memorial.
Killed in Action or Died in Service:
Roy R. Coleman •
John R. Gerber •
Morris E. Hester •
Paul C. . . . — — Map (db m14448) HM
Dedicated to the men and women who served, who gave their full measure for God and Country to preserve freedom and liberty for us all. Through us they will live forever and never be forgotten. — — Map (db m131782) WM
Dedicated to the Veterans of Foreign Wars They made the supreme sacrifice so that we may live in peace and freedom Forget them not. — — Map (db m14442) HM
Dedicated to those who answered the call of our country in times of strife.
Our free America lives on in peace defended by their heroism.
[Dedication marker immediately in front of memorial]:
Erected by
Howard M. Harrison Post . . . — — Map (db m12526) HM
In Memory
of
All Americans
who served their country
in
The Spanish-American
War
1898 1902
[Metal dedication marker]:
Dedicated to
the founders
Oscar Brookins-CMH-George Kelly
Walker Waddington . . . — — Map (db m12529) HM
There are 48 known members of the Postle family buried in the cemetery. Their stories are interwoven with the history of Prairie Township, Franklin County, and Ohio. In 1810, Shadrach and Anna Stacia Postle were among the first settlers of Prairie . . . — — Map (db m35718) HM
Dedicated to the memory
of those
who gave their lives in
defense of their country
in World War II
Edgar Bradford Dewey Busick
Carl Grant Donald Rice
Lawrence Stickel — — Map (db m12906) WM
Before you is evidence of Ohio's glacial history. Thousands of years ago, glaciers covered northern and central Ohio. As the glaciers retreated, the melting ice created rivers and streams which, in turn, carved valleys and exposed land surfaces. . . . — — Map (db m141438) HM
The Big and Little Darby Creeks are important waterways to all who inhabited their banks and nearby land, past and present. In 1805, a grist mill was erected by Samuel Dyer to grind grains into flour for local farmers. This mill was powered by . . . — — Map (db m141418) HM
The Wyandot Indians in this area called this creek "Ollentangy" meaning "River of Red Face Paint;" but surveyors renamed it Big Darby Creek in the late 1700s. According to legend, they named it for an Indian chief who lived near the mouth of this . . . — — Map (db m141488) HM
Glaciers reshaped the landscape of Ohio, filling in the valleys, wearing down hills, and turning rock to dust. The glacier did not extend over all of Ohio, but did it cover Franklin County?
Consider these clues.
• Glacial till is the . . . — — Map (db m141499) HM
[Marker Front]:
Self-educated golfer Jack Kidwell grew up in central Ohio. From 1937 until 1971, he owned and operated the Beacon Light Golf Course, where he started as a caddie. In 1943, he married Geraldine "Jerry" Kidwell, his wife of 57 . . . — — Map (db m12524) HM
More than 400 million years ago, a warm, shallow sea covered Ohio. Sand, rocks, silt, mud and minerals, collectively called sediments, made up the seafloor. Sea life including small, shelled animals lived in the water. As the shelled animals died . . . — — Map (db m141396) HM
How did Big Darby Creek get here? Why is the land all around the Darby Watershed so flat? Why are there so many different rocks in the creek? One word...glaciers!
At least four times in the last two million years large continental glaciers . . . — — Map (db m141406) HM
On this terrace bench overlooking Big Darby Creek, people of the Fort Ancient Culture constructed a large circular village with a central plaza and constructed a low earthen mound on the plaza's edge to commemorate the burial location of . . . — — Map (db m141375) HM
Built by pioneering retail developer Don Monroe Casto Sr., the Bank Block was dedicated in 1928. Considered one of the earliest regional shopping centers in the United States, it innovatively featured 350 free parking spaces-complete with uniformed . . . — — Map (db m12801) HM
This blacksmith shop was constructed using original logs from a two-story log home built on Beatty Road in the 1850s. The materials were donated by Roger and Jean Spillman.
Tools in the shop were used in "Augy's Blacksmith Shop," owned and . . . — — Map (db m141667) HM
Crib barns were made of rough-hewn logs notched and laid horizontally; gaps went unfilled to save labor and provide ventilation. The multifunctional structures sheltered livestock, held feed, stored equipment, and more, such as housing a . . . — — Map (db m141668) HM
Windmills harnassed wind power to pump water from wells freeing farmers to use time and labor on other tasks. This windmill is reconstructed with parts from two separate windmills, one from the Borror Farm (donated by M/I Homes) and another from . . . — — Map (db m141670) HM
In recognition of her 16 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Grove City, Ohio, as a four-time elected member of City Council, and as Council President from 2002 to 2004.
In 1961, following the Bay of Pigs invasion, Klemack-McGraw . . . — — Map (db m141595) HM
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