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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Scioto Valley Region

 
By William Fischer, Jr., December 16, 2008
Discovery Park Marker and Statuary
301 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Discovery Park —
On Broad Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
Is the first park developed specifically to honor Ohio's public educators. It was created by members and friends of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio as part of the system's 80th anniversary celebration. Included in the park are the names . . . — — Map (db m14491) HM
302 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Dorrian Green —
On Belle Street north of West State Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dorrian Green is named in honor of Franklinton native Hugh J. Dorrian, a dedicated and unwavering public servant to the residents of Columbus for 52 years. Mr. Dorrian served as the city's fiscal guardian from 1966 through 2017, first as Columbus . . . — — Map (db m296313) HM
303 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Engine House No. 16 —
On North 4th Street (U.S. 23) at East Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North 4th Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m248136) HM
304 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Evolution of the Scioto River / The Scioto Greenways Plan / Environmental Impact
On Lower Scioto Greenway north of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
Evolution of the Scioto River A Brief History: At over 231 miles long, the Scioto River bisects half the longitude of the State of Ohio. The river has historically served as fertile hunting grounds for several Native American tribes, a . . . — — Map (db m296322) HM
305 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Evolution Of The Sioto River —
On West Long Street west of Marconi Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
A Brief History: At over 231 miles long, the Scioto River bisects half the longitude of the State of Ohio The river has historically served as fertile hunting grounds for several Native American tribes a navigational tool for European . . . — — Map (db m203903) HM
306 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Franklinton Historical Society Statue —
On Washington Boulevard 0.1 miles south of West Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling south.
Lucas Sullivan 1765 - 1823 Founder of Franklinton, where Columbus began. The Great Flood of 1913 The 1913 flood was Columbus' most tragic disaster. Three days of rain began Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913, dropping six inches on the . . . — — Map (db m296316) HM
307 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Hartman Hotel Building — 1898 —
On South 4th Street (U.S. 62) north of East Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m248272) HM
308 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Holy Cross Church — Founded 1833 — Dedicated 1848 —
On South 5th Street at East Rich Street, on the right when traveling north on South 5th Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m248255) HM
309 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Holy Cross Rectory — Built 1860 —
On South 5th Street north of East Rich Street, on the right when traveling north.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m248267) HM
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310 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — 63-25 — Johann Christian Heyl —
On South High Street at West Mound Street, on the right when traveling south on South High Street.
Side A Johann Christian Heyl (1788-1877), the first German and first Lutheran to settle in Columbus, was one of the original 15 settlers of the city. A baker by trade, Heyl came to bake for the soldiers quartered in Franklinton during the . . . — — Map (db m94617) HM
311 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — John Brickell —
On West Long Street (U.S. 33) west of Marconi Boulevard.
On this spot the first cabin in Columbus was built by its first inhabitant John Brickell 1797 Born Stewarts Crossing, Penn. 1781. Captured by a Delaware Indian 1791. Adopted by chief of that tribe Whingwy . . . — — Map (db m59319) HM
312 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — King Lincoln District Arch —
On Long Street at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Long Street.
The King Lincoln District was established in July 2002 to honor the historic heart and soul of Columbus’ African American community. This arch, welcoming all to the King Lincoln District, is dedicated to our shared history and our commitment to the . . . — — Map (db m16965) HM
313 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Labor & Workers Memorial —
On West Long Street (U.S. 33) west of Marconi Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
In 1992, the national floral show known as Ameriflora came to Columbus and was featured at Franklin Park on the near east side. The Central Ohio AFL-CIO incorporated an area of the park to honor workers killed in the work Place. A small grove of . . . — — Map (db m203904) HM
314 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Location of a children's park and fountain —
On Marconi Boulevard south of West Long Street (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling south.
This site was the location of a children's park and fountain, dedicated in 1992, made possible with major contributions from members of the builders exchange of central Ohio and individual donors whose names were memorialized on bronze plaques. . . . — — Map (db m203884) HM
315 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Loving Lived Here —
On East State Street at South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on East State Street.
In 1920, a writer for the Architectural Forum wrote about this rambling structure. “To find an interesting piece of architecture in a medium size, Middle West town was likened to chancing on an oasis in a none-too-fertile country.” He . . . — — Map (db m309309) HM
316 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — M. D. Portman Plaza —
On West Broad Street, on the left when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m203792) HM
317 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Memorial Bridge —
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at the west bank of the Scioto River, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Named and Dedicated Oct. 31-1921 by Columbus Camp No. 49 United Spanish War Veterans to the memory of all persons from Franklin County who served in the World War — — Map (db m31393) HM
318 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Memorial Grove —
Near Belle Street north of West Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north.
This Memorial Garden is a sanctuary for remembrance and reflection. A grove of American Elms, a tree which has sheltered veterans and their families since colonial times, provides a place for rest and relaxation. The limestone wall . . . — — Map (db m201037) WM
319 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Offices — 630 East Broad Street —
On East Broad Street (U.S. 62) at Lester Drive, on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m248229) HM
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320 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Offices — 620 East Broad Street —
On East Broad Street (U.S. 62) at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m248231) HM
321 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Pickaweekee — A Myth of Discovery —
On Marconi Boulevard south of West Long Street (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling north.
Author's Note: It is wise to remember the ancient people before us who greeted new things to this continent. How did they teach children to prepare for real change holding to virtue as they discovered the voyagers? The hero of this fantasy, . . . — — Map (db m204180) HM
322 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Prairie Garden —
On Belle Street at West Capital Street, on the right when traveling north on Belle Street.
The land that was discovered by the early settlers in Ohio was composed of large expanses of forests, with scatterings of small and large prairie openings. Today only fragments of those prairies remain, but those beautiful grasses and wildflowers . . . — — Map (db m296314) HM
323 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Purple Heart Memorial — Combat Wounded Veterans — The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 —
Near Belle Street north of West Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north.
Honoring all veterans past, present and future
My stone is red for The blood they shed The medal I bear Is my country's way To show they care. If I could be seen By all mankind Maybe peace will Come in my . . . — — Map (db m201038) WM
324 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Roy L. Shafer 1951 - 2005 —
On Belle Street south of West Chapel Street, on the left when traveling south.
Science Spectrum dedicated to the memory of Roy L. Shafer 1951 - 2005 COSI President & CEO 1983-1995 Director of Development & Marketing 1980-1983 Camp-In Director 1970-1980 Summer & Weekend Staff 1967-1970 Student . . . — — Map (db m296331) HM
325 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Schlee-Kemmler Building — Built 1895 —
On South High Street south of East Main Street (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south.
This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Originally built by Nickolas Schlee and Charles Kemmler, it is significant for its many outstanding architectural . . . — — Map (db m248279) HM
326 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Science Spectrum — Sculptor: William Wainwright - 1991 —
On Belle Street south of West Chapel Street, on the left when traveling south.
The kinetic sculpture celebrates Isaac Newton's discovery that sunlight, or white light, is made up of the whole range of colors that our eyes can detect. We can see this visible spectrum of colors when sunlight bends through raindrops to form a . . . — — Map (db m296330) HM
327 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Scioto River Historical Marker —
On Broad Street (U.S. 40).
On this site, the Scioto River has been spanned by at least six bridges, all of which have been important to the growth of Columbus, Ohio's state capital. 1816 • A wooden toll bridge was built by Franklinton developer Lucas Sullivant. 1826 • . . . — — Map (db m31427) HM
328 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — 104-25 — Site of First Wendy's Restaurant —
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
Dave Thomas realized his boyhood dream when he opened his first hamburger restaurant on this site on November 15, 1969. Thomas changed the image of fast food by serving fresh, not frozen hamburgers, hot off the grill with a choice of toppings in a . . . — — Map (db m14492) HM
329 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Soldiers Cross Memorial —
On West Broad Street north of West Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north.
Our debt to the heroic men and the valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. - Harry S. Truman — — Map (db m201039) WM
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330 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Spanish War Veterans Memorial —
On West Long Street (U.S. 33) west of Marconi Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
"You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined" President McKinley — — Map (db m203893) WM
331 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — St. Joseph Cathedral — Heritage Tour —
On East Broad Street (U.S. 40) at North Fifth Street, on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street.
St. Joseph Cathedral November 11, 1866, the cornerstone of St. Joseph Cathedral was laid at the N.W. corner of E. Broad and 5th Sts. The beautiful gothic structure was completed n 1872. The consecration service took place October 20, 1878, a . . . — — Map (db m98924) HM
332 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — 68-25 — St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church —
On Long Street at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Long Street.
Organized in 1823 as Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Paul A.M.E. Church is the oldest congregation of African descent in Columbus. The church, founded by Moses Freeman and 13 other members from the Town Street Church, was originally . . . — — Map (db m16963) HM
333 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — 21-25 — Starling Medical College and St. Francis Hospital —
On State Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
This site, now Grant Medical Center, was the original location of the neo-gothic building that housed St. Francis Hospital and Starling Medical College, named for Columbus benefactor Lyne Starling. Established in 1849, Starling Medical College/St. . . . — — Map (db m12926) HM
334 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Stegosaurus Stenops / Velociraptor Mongoliensis —
Near Wolfe Drive north of West Town Street, on the right when traveling north.
Stegosaurus Stenops Nickname: "Dale Unlike other dinosaurs represented here, Stegosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic period, more than 145 million years ago. McCauley created this sculpture at COSI in June 2016. . . . — — Map (db m296333) HM
335 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — The Great Southern Hotel — The Historic National Road in Ohio —
On East Main Street (U.S. 62) at South High Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
"Fireproof" was an important word to the Columbus business community. Between 1889 and 1893, five downtown Columbus theaters were constructed and destroyed by fire. These fires also claimed the Seneca, Deshler, and Vendome hotels and resulted . . . — — Map (db m203909) HM
336 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — The Main Street Bridge —
On Washington Boulevard east of Belle Street, on the right when traveling east.
The first Main Street Bridge was a seven-span, reinforced concrete, open spandrel arched bridge with an overall length of 638 feet. It was constructed between 1935 and 1937 at a cost of approximately $500,000. The bridge was . . . — — Map (db m296311) HM
337 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — The Main Street Bridge — 2010 —
On West Main Street (U.S. 62) east of West Rich Street, on the left when traveling east.
Constructed 2006 - 2010, this is the first single inclined arch bridge in the United States. — — Map (db m296312) HM
338 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — The Supreme Court of Ohio — Erected 1931 - Restored 2004 — Erected under authorization of the Eighty Eight General Assembly of the State of Ohio. —
On South Front Street.
Construction began December 1930 in the administration of Governor Meyers Y. Cooper and was completed February 1932 in the administration of Governor George White. This site was chosen and this building erected by the Ohio State Office . . . — — Map (db m214653) HM
339 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — The Urban Face of the Scioto River —
On Long Street (U.S. 33), on the left when traveling east.
The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers is just northwest of North Bank Park, and the rivers were the major attraction for both Native American and white settlers. The river and its tributaries were the life-blood to the region providing . . . — — Map (db m29966) HM
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340 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — 106-25 — Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station / Macklin Hotel —
Near Broad Street (U.S. 40) at Starling Street, on the right when traveling east.
Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station The only remaining Columbus railroad station, The Toledo & Ohio Central (T&OC) Railroad Station was constructed in 1895 and was the departure point for William McKinley when he left for Washington D.C to . . . — — Map (db m13067) HM
341 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Town Street Bridge —
On Rich Street (U.S. 62) at Washington Blvd, on the right when traveling west on Rich Street.
The second Town Street Bridge, a closed spandrel concrete arch bridge, crossed the Scioto River at this location from 1921 to 2009. The bridge was designed by the firm of Braun, Fleming and Knollman, and was built by the D. W. McGrath and Sons . . . — — Map (db m107965) HM
342 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Town Street Bridge 1921 - 2009 — Bridge Railing —
On Washington Boulevard north of West Rich Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Town Street Bridge railing consists of one large recessed limestone panel over each of the concrete piers and abutments, and the remainder of the railing consists of 11 urn-shaped balusters between the small square limestone columns and . . . — — Map (db m296329) HM
343 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Triceratops Horridus / Tyrannosaurus Rex —
Near West Broad Street north of West State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Triceratops Horridus Nickname: "Roland" Triceratops lived during the Late Cretaceous period, more than 66 million years ago. It used its horns to attract mates. McCauley welded these parts together in snow and . . . — — Map (db m296332) HM
344 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Tugnutt Blanks Habs in Montreal — Dec. 18, 2000 — Columbus Blue Jackets 25th Anniversary —
On South High Street at West Town Street, on the right when traveling north on South High Street.
Ron Tugnutt makes 27 saves to record the first shutout in CBJ history in a 2-0 win over the Canadiens in Montreal. — — Map (db m296234) HM
345 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — USS Columbus —
On Marconi Boulevard south of West Long Street (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all personnel who served aboard ships named USS Columbus
1775: 24-Gun Armed Ship 1819: 74-Gun Ship-of-the-Line 1945: CA-74 Heavy Cruiser 1962: CG-12 Guided Missile Cruiser 1993: . . . — — Map (db m203880) WM
346 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — William and Hannah Neil —
On Long Street (U.S. 33) at Neil Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Long Street.
William Neil and his wife Hannah Schwing Neil each played significant roles in the early development of Columbus. William was a large, outgoing, and ambitious man determined to make a fortune. His first successful business was a tavern on High . . . — — Map (db m29957) HM
347 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — 88-25 — William Green, Labor Leader / The Columbus Streetcar Strike, 1910 —
On Long Street (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling east.
William Green Labor Leader A native of Coshocton County, William Green (1870-1932) began his working life as a coal miner at age 16 and rose rapidly in the leadership of the United Mine Workers of America. Twice elected to the Ohio Senate, . . . — — Map (db m12970) HM
348 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — Working Class Neighborhoods —
On Long Street (U.S. 33), on the left when traveling east.
The history of a city is found not only in its grand old houses, but also in its neighborhoods. While Columbus has its share of grand houses, most residents did not live that lifestyle. Many working class people lived in hotels, apartments, . . . — — Map (db m30002) HM
349 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Downtown — World War Memorial Bridge —
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Named and dedicated Oct. 31-1921 to the memory of all persons from Franklin County who served in the World War — — Map (db m35298) HM
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350 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, East Broad — Forest Lawn Veterans Memorial —
Near East Broad Street.
Dedicated November 11, 2006 to the men and women of Franklin County Ohio that served our country bravely and honorably so our freedoms endure. The sacrifices of few ensured the freedom of many. A grateful community remembers those who served in . . . — — Map (db m13487) WM
351 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Eastmoor — 118- 25 — A Brief History of Eastmoor / Eastmoor Polo Field —
On Virginia Lee Rd at South Virginia Lee Rd, in the median on Virginia Lee Rd.
A Brief History of Eastmoor In 1798, Articles of Confederation Congress provided land to British Canadians who lost property because of loyalty to American revolutionaries during the American War of Independence (1775-1783). This land was . . . — — Map (db m94626) HM
352 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Eastmoor — Eastmoor — The Historic National Road in Ohio —
On Main Street Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling east.
Eastmoor, one of nine (9) Columbus neighborhoods on the National Road, was built on part of the land established by Congress in 1798 as the “Refugee Lands” and given to British Canadians who supported the American colonists during the . . . — — Map (db m135243) HM
353 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Eastmoor — 144-25 — Livingston Heights Place / Dr. Roberto Villalon (1925-2008) —
On East Livingston Avenue 0.1 miles east of Barnett Road, on the left when traveling east.
Livingston Heights Place. Dr. Harley Manuel and Charles E. Jones were frustrated by the restrictive covenants and redlining that kept Black residents from purchasing homes in desirable Columbus neighborhoods. Deciding to create their own . . . — — Map (db m295609) HM
354 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — AQHHMP#13 — All American Quarter Horse Congress —
On East 17th Street west of Interstate 71.
In November 1967, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association hosted a three-day American Quarter Horse show at the Ohio State fairgrounds that drew more than 5,000 people. They could not have known that this horse show would grow to become the largest . . . — — Map (db m2047) HM
355 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Apple Tree —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
Clone of Johnny Appleseed tree at the Governor's Residence Heritage Garden. This tree is a descendant of a tree planted by John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, around 1837 in Ohio. — — Map (db m280887) HM
356 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Basket Ball — Notice! —
Near History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The school board has purchased this basket ball and goal hoop in the hopes that the village youth will avail themselves in the opportunity to become physically fit and mentally alert: Dr. James Naismith's Original 13 Rules of . . . — — Map (db m201031) HM
357 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Beneath Your Feet —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
The ground beneath you is comprised of several different layers of sediments and rocks that tell a small part of the story of Ohio's geology Explore the rest of the story along the Geological Walk Through Time. To help you along, we've provided a . . . — — Map (db m280877) HM
358 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Bison —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Avenue.
Did you know Bison used to live in Ohio? They'd graze in the prairies and trample vegetation as they moved, which helped keep prairie habitats open and sunny. To get to their food and water, bison traveled along the same trails each year, which . . . — — Map (db m280891) HM
359 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Buckeye Grove —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
The Natural Resources Park Buckeye Grove is composed of a collection of buckeye tree species, including Ohio buckeye, the state's official tree. The monument displayed here was designed for the 1958 Ohio State Fair and was moved to this location . . . — — Map (db m280875) HM
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360 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Buckeye Trees —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
These eight Buckeye Trees planted during the 1958 Ohio State Fair honoring Ohio's eight presidents: William Henry Harrison 1841- Ulysses S. Grant 1869-1877 Rutherford B. Hayes 1877-1881 James A. Garfield 1881- Benjamin Harrison 1889-1893 . . . — — Map (db m280876) HM
361 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Coal Car / Double Water Wheel Turbine —
Near History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Coal Car. This coal car was used in the 1920s and the American Electric Power office in Lancaster, Ohio, donated it to the Ohio Historical Society in 1985. Double Water Wheel Turbine. This double water wheel turbine, dated 1913, is . . . — — Map (db m201007) HM
362 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Farm Bureau Memorial Tree — Greenspire Linden Tilia Cordata "Greenspire —
On Big 4 Street at East 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on Big 4 Street.
Soil from Ohio's eighty-eight counties surrounds the roots of this living monument to the "people of the land"- Ohio's farmers. Donated by the Ohio Nurserymen's Association this tree was planted during the Ohio Farm Bureau Bicentennial Family Day, . . . — — Map (db m280870) HM
363 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Flint: Ohio's State Gemstone — Specimen: Vanport flint —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
Flint is a variety of chert, a rock composed of extremely tiny crystals of the mineral quartz. Flint is hard, and owing to the way it fractures, it can be worked (knapped) to form sharp edges. Ohio flint was especially prized by Native Americans, . . . — — Map (db m280881) HM
364 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Geological Cross Section of Ohio —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
A geologic cross section depicts the distribution of rock layers in Ohio as being like the layers of a cake. This cross section traverses from the Ohio-West Virginia boundary at Belpre, Ohio, to Bellefontaine, then to the Michigan-Indiana-Ohio . . . — — Map (db m280879) HM
365 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Grindstones —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
Production of grindstones was big business in Ohio during the 1800s and early 1900s, when they were shipped all over the world. The large grindstone here was cut from Permian-age sandstone in the vicinity of Marietta, Washington County. The best . . . — — Map (db m280882) HM
366 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Gyr Brahama —
On East 17th Avenue at Clara Street, on the right when traveling east on East 17th Avenue.
The Gyr, originated in West India, is a breed of zebuine cattle. It is distinctive in appearance, typically having a rounded and domed forehead (being the only ultraconvex breed in the world), long pendulous ears and horns which spirallout and back. . . . — — Map (db m282707) HM
367 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — History Of Trapping —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
The history of trapping dates back to the earliest days of mankind. For as long as people have tried to protect themselves from the elements, they have used the skins of furbearing animals. When the first humans arrived in North America, during the . . . — — Map (db m280889) HM
368 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Memorial to the First Buckeye Boys State 1936 —
On East 17th Avenue at East 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on East 17th Avenue.
A suitable memorial to a movement, which is intended to perpetuate the Democratic form of government and the Constitution of the United States. Is a God made and youth planted tree. — — Map (db m280872) HM
369 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Mexican-American War Memorial —
Near History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north.
"Erected by a proud century to honor the patriotic volunteers who answered their country's call in the War with Mexico."
"Arise, arise! Shake off your chains! Your cause is just, so heaven odains" "Then emulate The . . . — — Map (db m201028) WM
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370 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Mothman —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
Our most notorious forest legend, Mothman has been known as a harbinger of destruction since "sightings" of him preceded the 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge between Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Gallipolis, Ohio. These days, the . . . — — Map (db m280873) HM
371 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Ohio Buckeye — Aesculus glabra / Hippocastanaceae —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
This tree was planted in honor of the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on January 20, 2025. Planted on April 24, 2025 — — Map (db m280884) HM
372 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Ohio Department of Natural Resources 75th Anniversary — Protecting Ohio's natural resources since 1949. — Franklin County —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Avenue.
This tree is planted in honor of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' 75th Anniversary in 2024. The Division of Forestry, one of the oldest formal forestry programs in the nation, works to protect, sustainably manage, and expand Ohio's forested . . . — — Map (db m280898) HM
373 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Ohio Shapes A Nation — The heart of it all was the start of it all —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Avenue.
The Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, in partnership with the Ohio Biological Survey, is celebrating Ohio's unique role in America's westward expansion by highlighting the natural heritage of the region in the 18th century. Updating the 1966 . . . — — Map (db m280893) HM
374 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Oil Drilling Equipment —
Near History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The items displayed here came from Miller Oil Well Supply Company in Wooster, Ohio. Items like these were used during the great Ohio oil boom in the late 1800s, and even into the mid-1900s. For more information about Ohio's oil industry during this . . . — — Map (db m201006) HM
375 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Operation Shade —
On Fradena Avenue at East 17th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Fradena Avenue.
In Appreciation Of John R. Kasich Governor Thanks to an initiative by Governor John R. Kasich, more than 160 trees were planted at the Ohio Expo Center between 2011 and 2018 to increase shade cover and reduce stormwater runoff. . . . — — Map (db m280869) HM
376 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Rattlesnake Master —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Avenue.
This prickly prairie plant is called Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium). Because plant names can be hundreds of years old, we sometimes don't know their origin. Over 300 years ago, people believed rattlesnake master sap could prevent and . . . — — Map (db m280892) HM
377 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Recycling in the Victorian Era —
Near History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Recycling in the 1890s was a little different than it is today. While they weren't being purposeful about it, many Victorians recycled by reusing and repurposing items they used in everyday life. They reused and repurposed items like food . . . — — Map (db m201027) HM
378 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Scottish Highlander Cattle —
On East 17th Avenue at Clara Street, on the right when traveling east on East 17th Avenue.
Highland is actually the oldest registered breed in the world. The Highland breed is predominantly used for beef production, but can be milked on a small scale. Their milk has a high butterfat content. They're known to live for about 20 years. — — Map (db m282708) HM
379 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Serpent Mound Impact Structure —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Avenue.
Sometime during the Permian Period, about 280 million years ago, an object, likely an asteroid or meteor; struck southwestern Ohio and exploded, releasing the energy of hundreds of nuclear bombs. Impacting the area where Pike, Adams, and Highland . . . — — Map (db m282464) HM
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380 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Surveying the Northwest Territory —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Avenue.
The Seven Ranges: Thomas Hutchins Thomas Hutchins (1730-1789) was an American military engineer, cartographer, geographer, and surveyor. As a Regular Officer in the British Army and later as a U.S. Army engineer, Hutchins explored our . . . — — Map (db m280895) HM
381 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Tall Grass Prairie —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on East 11th Avenue.
Pioneer settlers encountered tall grass prairies such as this in openings of the primeval forests of Ohio. Remnant prairies and other rare plant and animal communities are being preserved for scientific and educational purposes by the Division of . . . — — Map (db m280890) HM
382 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — 72-25 — The Ohio State Fair —
Near East 17th Street west of Interstate 71.
First held in Cincinnati in 1850, the Ohio State Fair was organized by the Ohio Board of Agriculture to promote agricultural education and recognize achievements. The second fair was held in Franklinton (now part of Columbus) on the farm of Michael . . . — — Map (db m2043) HM
383 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — Victorian Playgrounds —
On History Street south of Hiawatha Park Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Our modernized playground combines the timeless look of the 19th century playground with the safety requirements of today. Developed to give kids a safe place to play off the streets, early playgrounds encouraged exercise and social development. . . . — — Map (db m201008) HM
384 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — What Did Ohio's Colonial Settlers See? —
On East 11th Avenue at Essex Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Avenue.
When visitors see mature forests, tall grass prairie meadows, or high- quality wetlands at Ohio's state nature preserves, they are seeing the Ohio that European colonists experienced when they arrived in the 1780s. Because of extensive field . . . — — Map (db m280894) HM
385 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — World War I Memorial —
On History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m201005) WM
386 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fifth by Northwest — The King Avenue Bridge — A Brief History —
On King Avenue at Olentangy River Road, on the right when traveling east on King Avenue.
• Around 1863 a steel truss was constructed across the Olentangy River at King Avenue. It was the first roadway to be extended across the Olentangy River. • Although the great flood of 1913 destroyed or damaged numerous bridges, businesses and . . . — — Map (db m298643) HM
387 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Flint Road — Flint Veterans Garden — Old Flint or Gardner Cemetery —
Near Flint Road (County Route 85), on the left when traveling north.
This garden is dedicated to all veterans, with deep respect and appreciation for their courage, patriotism, and sacrifice. Dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008 — — Map (db m92447) WM
388 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Carol J. Stewart —
On West Broad Street (U.S. 40) at North Gift Street on West Broad Street.
This living memorial, the great tree of peace, is dedichted to: Carol J. Stewart A passionate public service advocate, Carol made, a difference in whatever she did. Her leadership and dedication inspired many beneficial changes in . . . — — Map (db m298569) HM
389 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Council Site Between William Henry Harrison and Indians —
On Martin Street south of West State Street, in the median.
Near this spot, June 21, 1813 was held a council between General William Henry Harrison and the Indians comprising Wyandots, Delawares, Shawnees and Senecas with Tarhe the Crane as spokesman resulting in permanent peace with the Indians of Ohio. — — Map (db m59300) HM
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390 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Franklinton —
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at Gift Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Founded by Lucas Sullivant in 1797; the first settlement in the Scioto Valley north of Chillicothe and in Franklin County. County Seat 1803-24 Annexed to Columbus 1870 [Attached to the building is a National Society of the United States . . . — — Map (db m13060) HM
391 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Franklinton —
On West Broad Street (U.S. 40) at North Gift Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street.
. . . — — Map (db m37812) HM
392 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Franklinton — Jacob Overdier Harrison House — Sullivant Land Office —
On West Broad Street (U.S. 40) at North Gift Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street.
Jacob Overdier Harrison House 570 West Broad Street built circa 1807 General William Henry Harrison's troops stayed in this House during the War of 1812. Sullivant Land Office Behind . . . — — Map (db m93686) HM
393 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — 41-25 — Green Lawn Cemetery —
On Greenlawn Avenue, in the median.
Landscape architect Howard Daniels designed the original portion of Green Lawn Cemetery in 1848. Noted Columbus architect Frank Packard designed Green Lawn's Chapel mausoleum, the Hayden family mausoleum, and the Packard mausoleum. Spanning over . . . — — Map (db m12431) HM
394 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — C — Headquarters of General William H. Harrison — Ohio Revolutionary Memorial Trail
On West Broad Street (U.S. 40) at North Gift Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street. Reported missing.
. . . — — Map (db m93669) HM
395 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — In This Churchyard —
Near North Davis Avenue at River Street, on the right when traveling north.
(side A) In this churchyard stood the first church of the community, The First Presbyterian Church, built and presented to the congregation in 1811 by Lucas Sullivant. Here in this plot of ground, which he gave to the pioneers, he . . . — — Map (db m88307) HM
396 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Jubilee 2000 Doors —
On West Broad Street (U.S. 40) at North Skidmore Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street.
These Jubilee 2000 Doors are dedicated to Monsignor Francis X. Schweitzer who kept them open for twenty-seven years. Sent here on February 11, 1970 to close the parish or turn it into a mission, Father worked and built the parish up, taking no . . . — — Map (db m298570) HM
397 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Lucas Sullivant Home Site
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at West Innerbelt (State Route 315), on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Reported missing.
This tablet is placed to mark the home of Lucas Sullivant who under authority from Virginia came to an unbroken wilderness and with twenty men surveyed this portion of the Virginia Military Lands. Later he returned and in 1797 laid out the . . . — — Map (db m13066) HM
398 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Maurice Gates —
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at Glenwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Dedicated to the memory of firefighter Maurice Gates October 3, 1960 - September 15, 1982 A resident of Franklinton, he joined the Columbus Division of Fire on March 16, 1981 and was assigned to E10, 3 Unit. On September 15, 1982 he . . . — — Map (db m13052) HM
399 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Old Franklinton Cemetery —
On North Davis Avenue at River Street, on the right when traveling south on North Davis Avenue.
This ancient burial ground of Central Ohio was established in a bend of the Scioto River in 1799 and is known as "Old Franklinton Cemetery". The pioneers buried here are about one hundred in number. Seventy-one graves are marked largely by sandstone . . . — — Map (db m88301) HM
400 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Franklinton — Old Franklinton Cemetery Archaeology — Established 1799 —
Near River Street at North Davis Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
“Why lovely friend indulge that tear! Why trembling view my dark abode; Though you with me must moulder here, Yet faith can wing the soul to God” Rebecca (Culbertson) Smith Born Sept. 28, 1798 Died Feb. 7, 1828 . . . — — Map (db m88313) HM

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