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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Franklin County, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Franklin County, Ohio and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Franklin County, OH (588) Delaware County, OH (136) Fairfield County, OH (75) Licking County, OH (157) Madison County, OH (27) Pickaway County, OH (45) Union County, OH (65)  FranklinCounty(588) Franklin County (588)  DelawareCounty(136) Delaware County (136)  FairfieldCounty(75) Fairfield County (75)  LickingCounty(157) Licking County (157)  MadisonCounty(27) Madison County (27)  PickawayCounty(45) Pickaway County (45)  UnionCounty(65) Union County (65)
Columbus is the county seat for Franklin County
Adjacent to Franklin County, Ohio
      Delaware County (136)  
      Fairfield County (75)  
      Licking County (157)  
      Madison County (27)  
      Pickaway County (45)  
      Union County (65)  
 
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201 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — F-100D "Super Sabre"
On Rickenbacker Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Manufactured by North American Aviation Specifications: Span: 38ft 10in Length: 54ft 2in Height: 16ft 2in Weight: 38,048 lbs max Armament: Four M-39 20mm cannons Seven hard points to carry ordinance: 42x 2.75in rockets 7,500lbs of . . . Map (db m168318) HM
202 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — F-84F "Thunderstreak"
On Rickenbacker Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Manufactured by Republic Aircraft Corp Specifications: Span: 33ft 7in Length: 43ft 5in Height: 15ft 0in Weight: 27,000lbs max Armament: Six .50 caliber machine-guns Carried an arrangement of ordinance: 32x 5in rockets 6,000lbs of . . . Map (db m168317) HM
203 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Former Site of St. Mary's School and Convent
On Mohawk Street south of East Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
For over a century, this site was part of St. Mary Catholic Church, established to serve the many German families moving into the area in the 1860s. A primary mission of St. Mary's parish has been the education of its children. The first . . . Map (db m141818) HM
204 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Frank Fetch1959
Near East Beck Street at Dixon Alley, on the left when traveling east.
Frank Fetch was a dedicated city employee who recognized that the "near south side" of Columbus could be more than the neglected area it had become. In 1959, he made that dream a reality when he renovated 767 Wall St., on the outskirts of what . . . Map (db m141790) HM
205 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Frank Fetch Park1985
Near East Beck Street at Dixon Alley, on the left when traveling east.
This award-winning park is owned by the City of Columbus and is maintained in partnership with volunteers from the German Village Garten Club. Frank Fetch, president of the German Village Society from 1960 to 1970 and from 1975 to 1978, promoted . . . Map (db m141796) HM
206 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Franklin County Soldiers of the Mexican War
Honoring the Memory of Franklin County Soldiers of the Mexican War 1846 - 1848 On this day, October 2, 1954, this tablet is placed in memory of those soldiers from Franklin County, Ohio who served their country with great courage and . . . Map (db m13106) HM
207 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns
On South Third Street at East Columbus Street, on the right when traveling south on South Third Street.
On this spot, Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns opened Hausfrau Haven in German Village and their hearts to German Villagers. Their energy enveloped those around them and created a movement steeped in civic pride, a sense of community, and a love . . . Map (db m141755) HM
208 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Girl With Yo-Yo, 2020Jerzy Kędziora, (b. 1947) Krakow, Poland — Medium: Refined Expoxy Resins —
On East Deshler Avenue at Jaeger Street, on the right when traveling west on East Deshler Avenue.
Once upon a time…there was a pandemic that spread across the world and kept us apart. Schiller Park played an invaluable role for people seeking respite from the toll of social isolation. Despite the uncertainty of the time, over 300 neighbors . . . Map (db m200860) HM
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209 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Gold Star Mothers
This tree planted May 11, 1929 in honor of the Gold Star Mothers Southway Unit No. 144 American Legion Auxiliary In memory of their sons John L. Fischer Clemment J. Simon Walter I. Clark John Brehl Who died in France 1918 . . . Map (db m13107) HM
210 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Grace's Garden
Near Reinhard Avenue east of City Park Avenue.
In the spirit of a handful of pioneers, Grace Highfield was an important part of the development of this Historic District. Grace loved German Village. Grace's openness to new ideas and to people of all ages was an inspiration. Her leadership and . . . Map (db m141851) HM
211 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — 110- 25 — Hanford VillageAlthough the highway divides us, our memories are never lost
On South Nelson Road at Gault Street, on the right when traveling north on South Nelson Road.
Hanford Village was founded in the early 1900s just east of Columbus proper with its own mayor, police force, fire department, businesses, and park. After World War II, a subdivision of Hanford became a segregated community for returning African . . . Map (db m94618) HM
212 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Hurryville1961
On East Beck Street at South Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Beck Street.
Also known as "Hurry's Corner," this cluster of renovated homes at the intersection of East Beck Street and South Grant Avenue was named for Bob Hurry, a Texas geophysicist who arrived in German Village in 1961. Seeing its potential, he bought a . . . Map (db m141800) HM
213 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller1759–1805
Classical German Poet of Enlightenment Dramatist, Philosopher, and Historian Rededicated July 4, 1991 The United German Singing Societies of Central Ohio Columbus Maennerchor & Damenchor • Columbus Sachsenchor Newark Maennerchor & . . . Map (db m13105) HM
214 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Lindey's1884
On East Beck Street at Mohawk Street, on the right when traveling east on East Beck Street.
The 1884 building at the southwest corner of Beck and Mohawk streets has housed many businesses: a grocery, at least two saloons, a hardware store and, allegedly, a speakeasy during Prohibition. In the 1940s and 1950s, King's Rose Garden was . . . Map (db m141780) HM
215 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — 35-25 — Merion Village
On Hanford Street at Bruck Street, on the right when traveling east on Hanford Street.
Side A: Merion Village was named for the Nathaniel Merion family, who in 1809 settled what is now the South Side of Columbus on 1800 acres of the Refugee Lands. Entrepreneur William Merion operated “Merion's Landing” in the 1830s to . . . Map (db m17390) HM
216 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Rickenbacker Woods, Inc.
On East Livingston Avenue (U.S. 33) just west of Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
RWI is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving life in the City of Columbus through projects honoring the accomplishments and spirit of Eddie Rickenbacker and Granville T. Woods. This community-based initiative, celebrating the lives and . . . Map (db m200852) HM
217 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — 107-25 — Schiller Park
On Reinhard Avenue at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Reinhard Avenue. Reported missing.
Long a gathering place for residents of Columbus, this area, which became known as Schiller Park, hosted German songfests, Fourth of July festivities, the 1864 and 1865 Ohio State Fairs, and the 1871 peace celebration commemorating the end of the . . . Map (db m217004) HM
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218 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Schmidt's Sausage Haus
On East Kossuth Street.
Schmidt's Sausage Haus has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m56874) HM
219 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — 92-25 — Site of First Ohio State Home Football Game / The Ohio State University First Football Team 1890
On East Whittier Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of First Ohio State Home Football Game In the fall, life for many in Columbus revolves around Ohio State University football, from the first kickoff in September to the last play in November. O.S.U.'s first home game took place at 2:30 . . . Map (db m12442) HM
220 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — 111- 25 — Southwood Elementary SchoolHistoric Building, Still in Use
On Southwood Avenue at 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Southwood Avenue.
Built in 1894, the original eight-room Southwood Elementary School cost $16,000 to construct on this site purchased from a local family for $3,000. The school originally had five teachers and a teacher-pupil ratio of 50-1. Mary Esper was the . . . Map (db m94245) HM
221 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — 28-25 — St. Mary Church
On South 3rd Street just south of East Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling south.
St. Mary Church was dedicated in 1868 in response to the spiritual needs of the growing German-Catholic population of Columbus’ South Side. The original schoolhouse, which stands behind the church, was erected in 1865 under the direction of Rev. . . . Map (db m20522) HM
222 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — The Brothers' House
On East Beck Street west of South Grant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
As the legend of 316-318 E. Beck St. has it, two brothers began building side-by-side houses but got into a dispute during construction. Although assembly continued, each brother picked his own roof shape, window type and trim to be distinct from . . . Map (db m141798) HM
223 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — The Eddie Rickenbacker Boyhood Home National Historic LandmarkRickenbacker Woods Incorporated
On East Livingston Avenue (U.S. 33) west of Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In 1893 Eddie Rickenbacker's father William built this house, which the family moved into when Eddie was three years old. After his father's death in 1904, Eddie's mother Elizabeth Basler Rickenbacker raised her seven surviving children here. In . . . Map (db m200853) HM
224 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — The Story of The Schiller Monument
Near City Park Avenue east of Stewart Avenue.
This 1891 statue of Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller stands today as a result of the civic-minded efforts and generosity of the early German-American immigrants who settled in this part of the City of Columbus in the 1880s. Schiller was . . . Map (db m141863) HM
225 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — 74-25 — Tuskegee Airmen
On John Circle Drive, on the left when traveling east.
The “Tuskegee Experience,” a program of the Army Air Corps to train African Americans as military pilots, began at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama in 1941. At home and abroad during World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen prevailed against enormous . . . Map (db m173289) HM
226 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, South Columbus — Year of Construction Early 1900sHistoric German Village
On East Sycamore Street east of South 5th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built after 1900, this structure has been used to manufacture furniture, novelties, and pharmaceuticals. Franklin Art Glass has been located here since 1968, and in operation since 1924.Map (db m142051) HM
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227 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Southwest Columbus — Franklin County Civil War Memorial
In recognition and in loving memory of the men who on land and sea upheld the honor and integrity of our country and flag in the War of the Rebellion this monument is erected. 1861-1865 —————— Rest on embalmed and sainted dead . . . Map (db m23487) WM
228 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Southwest Columbus — 127-25 — Joseph M. Briggs and Briggsdale / Briggsdale
On Harrisonburg Pike (U.S. 62) at Chambers Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Harrisonburg Pike.
Joseph M. Briggs and Briggsdale. Briggsdale was one of many small hamlets that grew up along the roads and rial lines on the outskirts of Columbus in the nineteenth century. The unincorporated village was platted in 1893 by Joseph M. Briggs . . . Map (db m224642) HM
229 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Southwest Columbus — Our Unknown Dead1861-1865
In Memory of Our Unknown DeadMap (db m23485) HM
230 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Southwest Columbus — 12-25 — Ovid Wellford Smith
Near Greenlawn Avenue.
In Memory of Ovid Wellford Smith who is buried here. At 16, he enlisted as James Smith in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment and volunteered for the famous Andrews Raid to destroy Confederate supply lines. The raiders captured “The . . . Map (db m12762) HM
231 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, St. Mary's — 49-25 — Saint Mary of the Springs Academy / Anne O'Hare McCormick 1880-1954
Side A: Saint Mary of the Springs Academy On this site stood St. Mary of the Springs Academy, a school for girls first founded by the Dominican Sisters in 1830 in Somerset, Ohio, to respond to the educational needs of frontier Catholics. The . . . Map (db m17387) HM
232 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Teakwood — Alum Creek & The Underground Railroad / The Underground Railroad — Historic Underground Railroad Site —
Near Alum Creek Trail.
Alum Creek & The Underground Railroad The fifty-eight miles of Alum Creek run north to south originating in Morrow County and continues through Delaware County into Franklin County, where it empties into the Big Walnut Creek, draining into . . . Map (db m103301) HM
233 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Teakwood — 114- 25 — Ohio Dominican University Est. 1911 / Early Sister-Founderesses of Ohio Dominican University
On Sunbury Road, on the left when traveling south.
Ohio Dominican University Est. 1911 The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs founded Ohio Dominican University on this site on October 5, 1911. It was incorporated that year as the Ladies Literary Institute of St. Mary of the Springs, . . . Map (db m94624) HM
234 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Teakwood — Spirit of the SpringsSaint Mary of the Springs Academy
On Sunbury Road, on the right when traveling north.
Honoring the history of Saint Mary of the Springs Academy founded 1830 flourished on this site 1868- 1966 Dedicated to the alumnae and the Dominican Sisters in celebration of the spirit that they have carried into the worldMap (db m94625) HM
235 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, The Ohio State University — The Lane Avenue BridgeOpened November 14, 2003
On West Lane Avenue at Olentangy Trail, on the left when traveling west on West Lane Avenue.
The Lane Avenue Bridge over the Olentangy River is the second cable-stayed suspension bridge constructed in Franklin County. The structure is 370 feet long, the tween support towers rise 165 feet above the water and the deck is 112 feet wide. The . . . Map (db m200922) HM
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236 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — "Build it for Loyalty, for Spirit,…
On Woody Hayes Drive just east of Cannon Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Ohio State University Buckeye football team first played in autumn 1890 on a field immediately to the south of where Ohio Stadium now stands. Buckeye football games were later played at other locations, including Ohio Field, constructed in . . . Map (db m200994) HM
237 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — AthletesOhio Field
On North High Street at West 18th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North High Street.
Pete Stinchcomb 1917 - 1921 Gaylord Roscoe "Pete" Stinchcomb lettered in 1917, 1919 and 1920, being selected as an All-American in 1919 and 1920. During his senior year, Stinchcomb won the NCAA track and field broad jump, . . . Map (db m200930) HM
238 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Block "O" Fire Pit
On West 12th Avenue west of North High Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
On the eve of graduation in 1891, a group of Ohio State students planted five elm trees on the Oval. Since that time, students have continued to collectively present a token of appreciation to the University to celebrate the group's graduation. The . . . Map (db m200862) HM
239 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Browning Amphitheatre / The Outdoor Performance Center"All The World's A Stage"
Browning Amphitheatre Dedicated June 11, 1926 for the encouragement of drama, dance and music. Seating restored October 12 1985. Browning Dramatic Society Originally organized 1882 as The Young Ladies’ Literary Society. Founded 1908 as . . . Map (db m16950) HM
240 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Chilled WaterEast Regional Chilled Water Plant — Sustainability in Action —
On West 18th Avenue west of North High Street, on the right when traveling west.
The East Regional Chilled Water Plant began operating in 2014 and supplies the Academic Core North and the North Residential District. Large campuses often use centralized chiller plants for cost effectiveness, safety and reliability. . . . Map (db m200923) HM
241 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — for Courage, for Grandeur,…
On Woody Hayes Drive east of Cannon Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Initial plans for Ohio Stadium were met with resistance. Critics regarded a 60,000-seat as folly and an outrageous financial risk. In the face of opposition, the Athletic Board proceeded with planning, University Architect Joseph N. Bradford . . . Map (db m200995) HM
242 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — for Strength, for OHIO."
On Woody Hayes Drive east of Cannon Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated on Oct. 21. 1922, Ohio Stadium was the largest west of the Alleghenies and preeminent among football stadia of the day. Innovations such as curved seat rows and an upper seating deck increased capacity and provided . . . Map (db m200998) HM
243 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Freedom Brutus
On Tuttle Park Place south of Lane Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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244 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 82-25 — General Curtis E. LeMay
On Tuttle Park Place at Neil Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Tuttle Park Place.
A primary architect of American air power, Curtis Emerson LeMay was born in Columbus in 1906, attended public schools, and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in civil engineering. He received his flight training through the . . . Map (db m12774) HM
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245 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 70-25 — Iskcon Krishna House
On 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Side A In 1968, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) established the first practicing Vedic Temple in the state of Ohio. This building represents the beginning of a now growing population of Vaisnavas, worshipers of . . . Map (db m225381) HM
246 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Jesse Cleveland (Jesse) Owens1913 - 1980
On Jesse Owens Plaza just south of Woody Hayes Drive, in the median.
Jesse Owens' incomparable achievements as an Ohio State and Olympic athlete are legendary. He carried the name of this university and this country to world acclaim. He personified the sportsmanship ideal. He cared for people and challenged . . . Map (db m200992) HM
247 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Jupiter← Mars - Saturn →
On West Woodruff Avenue east of Tuttle Park Place, on the left when traveling west.
Gas Giant
Average Distance: 5.2 AU Orbital Period: 11.86 years Rotational Period: 9 hours 55 minutes Mass (Earth = 1): 318 Diameter (Earth = 1): 11.2 Number of Moons: 79 Largest Moon: . . . Map (db m200990) HM
248 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — LeadersOhio Field
On North High Street just north of West 18th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
John Wilce 1913 - 1928 Hired as head football coach at the age of 25 in 1913, Wilce served through the 1928 season. John "Jack" Wilce coached Ohio State's football team in its first victory against the University of Michigan in . . . Map (db m200941) HM
249 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Mars← Earth - Jupiter →
On West Woodruff Avenue west of College Road North, on the left when traveling south.
Terrestrial
Average Distance: 1.52 AU Orbital Period: 1.88 years Rotational Period: 24 hours 36 minutes Mass (Earth = 1): 0.11 Diameter (Earth = 1): 0.53 Number of Moons: 2 Largest Moon: . . . Map (db m200989) HM
250 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — NECKO Neighborhood / E. J. McMillen Homestead Addition
On 8th Avenue at Perry Street, on the left when traveling east on 8th Avenue.
Welcome to the NECKO Neighborhood The NECKO neighborhood, a section of the historic E. J. McMillen Homestead Addition, is a part of the Near North Side Historic District as designated in the Historic Register in 1980. It is recognized as a . . . Map (db m17424) HM
251 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Neil Avenue Gate
On Neil Avenue at West 11th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Neil Avenue.
Construction of these brick columns was authorized by the Board of Trustees of the University on November 6, 1915. The columns later supported iron gates bearing the University seal, which were used to close this south entrance to the campus. . . . Map (db m49788) HM
252 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Ohio Farm Bureau Founded
On Neil Avenue at West 12th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Neil Avenue.
Ohio Farm Bureau Founded On January 27, 1919, the first meeting of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation took place on this campus at the former Botany and Zoology Building, now Jennings Hall. Farm Bureau members representing 76 counties along . . . Map (db m130445) HM
253 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 135-25 — Ohio Stadium Centennial"The Shoe" Turns 100
On Cannon Drive south of Woody Hayes Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Ohio Stadium, built between August 1921 and October 1922, received immediate acclaim for its innovative architectural features. Its reinforced concrete construction, double-deck seating, and open-ended horseshoe design were so imaginative that . . . Map (db m221018) HM
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254 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 38-25 — Old Ohio Union
On 12th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Built in 1910, the old Ohio Union was the first student union building constructed on a public university campus and the fourth to be built in the United States. Made possible by a direct appropriation from the 77th Ohio General Assembly and private . . . Map (db m223483) HM
255 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Reflections on Pride and TraditionThe Motorists Insurance Group
On Woody Hayes Drive east of Cannon Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The Ohio State University gratefully acknowledges support from The Motorists Insurance Group during the 1998-2001 renovation of Ohio Stadium. The art glass panels in the rotunda of Ohio Stadium are a gift from The Motorists Insurance Group . . . Map (db m200993) HM
256 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Remembrance ParkThe Ohio State University
On Tuttle Park Place at Woody Hayes Drive, on the right when traveling south on Tuttle Park Place.
Remembrance Park is a public memorial honoring all of The Ohio State University veterans in addition to an honor brick walkway that recognizes those who have served in the Armed Forces. The Park features the Wall of Honor and remembrance which pay . . . Map (db m201000) WM
257 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 48-25 — Roy J. PlunkettJune 26, 1910 - May 12, 1994
On 18th Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Roy J. Plunkett was born in New Carlisle, Ohio, and graduated from Newton Township High School in Pleasant Hill. He received his B.A. degree from Manchester College before enrolling as a graduate student in chemistry at The Ohio State University, . . . Map (db m17412) HM
258 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Saturn← Uranus - Jupiter →
Near West Woodruff Avenue just east of Tuttle Park Place, on the right when traveling east.
Gas Giant
Average Distance: 9.5 AU Orbital Period: 29.4 years Rotational Period: 10 hours 39 minutes Mass (Earth = 1): 95.2 Diameter (Earth = 1): 9.45 Number of Moons: 82 Largest Moon: Titan: . . . Map (db m200991) HM
259 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Site of Ohio Field
On North High Street just north of West 18th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Site of Ohio Field (1903-21) where Charles W. "Chic" Harley, All-American Halfback in 1916-17-19, performed those feats which made him an Ohio State Football legend and sparked the public enthusiasm which led to the construction of Ohio Stadium.Map (db m200940) HM
260 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — SpiritOhio Field
On West 18th Avenue at North High Street, on the right when traveling west on West 18th Avenue.
"Wa-ho, Wa-ho Rip, Zip, Ba-zo; I yell, I yell, O-hi-o"
Cheerleaders The Ohio State cheerleading program official started in 1905 as a small organized group of men known as . . . Map (db m200937) HM
261 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Stadium Scholarship Dormitory
Near Cannon Drive, 0.1 miles south of Woody Hayes Dr..
Ohio Stadium was once the site of the Stadium Scholarship Dormitory, a cooperative scholarship housing facility serving students with outstanding academic ability and limited financial resources. The program was the brainchild of Joseph A. . . . Map (db m221016) HM
262 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — The Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein GatewayCommemorated on April 25th, 2013
On West Woodruff Avenue east of Neil Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
"There isn't a magic formula of knowledge and personal characteristics that can insure success in the business world. That is the beauty of entrepreneurship. It doesn't close its doors to anyone." — Bert Wolstein Crossing The Road To . . . Map (db m201002) HM
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263 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 5-25 — The Ohio State University
The Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College grew out of the Cannon Act of March 22, 1870. “But let it be started,” Governor Rutherford B. Hayes told the Legislature in 1873, “with the intention of making it a great State . . . Map (db m16944) HM
264 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 1 of 5 — The Underground Railroad on University Land1 of 5
Near Cannon Drive near John H. Herrick Dr.
The Underground Railroad was an idea invented to aid the widespread resistance of African Americans to slavery. In Ohio escape routes were clearly established across the state by 1815 Until the Civil War, untold numbers of men, women, . . . Map (db m114461) HM
265 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 2 of 5 — The Underground Railroad on University Land2 of 5
On John H. Herrick Dr, on the right when traveling west.
On the Ohio River in Ripley, Ohio, Reverend John Rankin (a white stationmaster) and John Parker (an African American stationmaster and ex-slave) directed escapees from slavery toward the Scioto River. In Columbus, the Scioto forked, with the east . . . Map (db m114462) HM
266 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 3 of 5 — The Underground Railroad on University Land
After 1856, escapees on the Freedom Train followed Neil Run past the Neil Farm and through the swampy hollow that is now Mirror Lake. The stream forked, with the northeastern branch emerging from the marshy land where the Ohio Union now stands, to . . . Map (db m16952) HM
267 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 4 of 5 — The Underground Railroad on University Land
Joseph Sullivant, a member of the first Board of Trustees of Ohio State, was known as a “friend of the colored race.” He grew up in Kentucky but developed a distaste for slavery after witnessing a slave auction. Another Ohio State board . . . Map (db m16953) HM
268 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 5 of 5 — The Underground Railroad on University Land
On College Road at Hagerty Drive, on the left when traveling north on College Road.
Along Lake Erie, Toledo, Sandusky, Cleveland, Fairport Harbor, and Ashtabula Harbor were major routes from slavery to freedom in Canada. Even though African Americans lived throughout the state, Ohio itself was not really safe. Slavery was . . . Map (db m16954) HM
269 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — TraditionOhio Field
On North High Street south of West 18th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Field Ohio Field was first constructed in 1898 with a seating capacity of approximately, 5,000. The field was used for athletics and a variety of events for Ohio State students and residents of Columbus. Ohio Field was also the backdrop . . . Map (db m200926) HM
270 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — University HallHistorical Marker
Near West 17th Avenue east of Neil Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Site of original University Hall. Completed 1874. First campus building housing library, administrative offices, graduate school, dormitory, classics and philosophy. Demolished 1971. Reconstructed 1976.Map (db m43010) HM
271 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — University School
On West Woodruff Avenue at North High Street, on the left when traveling west on West Woodruff Avenue.
University School, a K-12 teaching laboratory, opened in 1932. Time Magazine called it America's Most Famous School. Designed by Stadium architect Howard Dwight Smith, University School was organized around the progressive theories of John . . . Map (db m200942) HM
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272 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Uranus← Saturn - Neptune →
On Woody Hayes Drive west of Cannon Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Ice Giant
Average Distance: 19.2 AU Orbital Period: 84 years Rotational Period: 17 hours 14 minutes Mass (Earth = 1): 14.5 Diameter (Earth = 1): 4.0 Known Moons: 27 Largest Moon: Titania: . . . Map (db m200999) HM
273 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Venus← Mercury - Earth →
On West Woodruff Avenue east of College Road North, on the left when traveling west.
Terrestrial
Average Distance: 0.72 AU Orbital Period: 244.7 days Rotational Period: 243 days Mass (Earth = 1): 0.815 Diameter (Earth = 1): 0.95 Number of Moons: 0 Average Temperature: 870°F / . . . Map (db m200988) HM
274 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — 77-25 — Wilbur H. Siebert Collection
On 17th Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Dr. Wilbur Henry Siebert (1866-1961) organized one of the most extensive historical collections on the Underground Railroad in the United States. Siebert served as a professor of history at the Ohio State University, 1893-1935. His collection on . . . Map (db m17416) HM
275 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — World War II Memorial
On West Woodruff Avenue west of North High Street, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of those University High School Students who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II Robert M. Bennett - 1940 • Harold Fisher - 1937 • John B. Gillespie III - 1935 • William Jennings - 1940 • Howard H. Knight - 1937 • . . . Map (db m200943) WM
276 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, University District — Zero WasteSustainability at Ohio State
Near Annie and John Glenn Avenue west of Tuttle Park Place, on the right when traveling west.
Game days and campus events are some of the largest producers of waste At Ohio State, we work to make events "zero waste" by diverting nearly all disposed materials away from the land. During the football season, nearly all disposables collected . . . Map (db m221027) HM
277 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — "Lest We Forget"
On Capitol Square, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated in honor of the Grand Army of the Republic by the National Organization Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865Map (db m203791) WM
278 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — “These Are My Jewels”
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at High Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
General Ulysses S. Grant • General Philip Sheridan • Edwin M. Stanton • James A. Garfield • Rutherford B. Hayes • Salmon P. Chase • General William T. ShermanMap (db m9895) HM
279 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Central Presbyterian Church
On 3rd Street (U.S. 23) at Chapel Street, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m80011) HM
280 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Charity NewsiesFounded at this location in 1907
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) at High Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street.
Inside Billy Leachman's Chophouse on a cold day in December, George Baker, Harry Shunk and C.C. Philbrick (publisher of THE OHIO SUN) worried about how the needy children of the area would keep warm during the winter. Inspired by . . . Map (db m35458) HM
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281 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Columbia Building
This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m103362) HM
282 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Columbus City Hall1872
On State Street east of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Construction of old City Hall on this site was begun in 1869 and completed in 1872 at a cost of $175,000. The 140-foot high building of Gothic design contained dark cream Amherst stone and was one of the prominent landmarks of its day. First floor . . . Map (db m80009) HM
283 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Columbus Monument
On High Street at State Street, on the right when traveling north on High Street.
Christopher Columbus, an Italian navigator, launched four voyages of discovery to the new world. 1492. The spirit of discovery has the power to change the course of human history as demonstrated by the voyages of Christopher Columbus, . . . Map (db m9846) HM
284 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — 3 — Former Federal Court Building and Post OfficeDiscover Downtown Walking Tour A
On 3rd Street (U.S. 23/33) at State Street, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street.
When it was completed in 1887, this building was the first federal district courthouse and post office specifically built for those purposes in the city. A magnificent example of the Romanesque Revival style, the building was more than doubled in . . . Map (db m35457) HM
285 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Here Stood Lincoln1809 -1865
Near U.S. 40, 0.1 miles south of U.S. 33.
At the invitation of the citizens of Columbus, Ohio, Abraham Lincoln delivered a memorable address here on the sixteenth day of September, eighteen hundred fifty nine. This commemorative marker was erected on the 75th anniversary of that event . . . Map (db m36901) HM
286 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — IntersectStephen Canneto, Sculptor
On High Street at Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south on High Street.
On January 2, 1866, Pelatiah Webster Huntington opened his bank at the heart of the Columbus community - the intersection of Broad and High Streets. Since that date, the Huntington National Bank has been committed to serving the people of central . . . Map (db m35462) HM
287 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — James A. Rhodes
On East Broad Street (U.S. 40) west of 3rd Street (U.S. 62), on the right when traveling west.
He served as Governor for 16 years—longer than any other state governor in the history of the Union. Governor of the State of Ohio, 1975–1983, 1963–1971 • Auditor of the State of Ohio, 1953–1963 • Major of the City of . . . Map (db m88644) HM
288 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Liberty TreeTulip Poplar
On East Broad Street, on the right when traveling east.
This tree was bud-grafted from the last standing revolutionary-era liberty tree. These trees served as gathering places for American Colonists fighting for their independence. May this tree serve as a living testimony to our American founding . . . Map (db m203418) HM
289 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — 80-25 — Ohio in the Civil War / Defending OhioThe Ohio National Guard and the 37th (Buckeye) Infantry Division
On East State Street west of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ohio in the Civil War. With five army camps in Columbus, Capitol Square was a military crossroads from 1861 to 1865. Ohio troops were mustered, paid, and on some occasions garrisoned at the Statehouse. Three of every five male Ohioans between . . . Map (db m9840) HM
290 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Ohio State HouseNational Historic Landmark
Near South High Street north of East State Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ohio State House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 1978 Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service . . . Map (db m131038) HM
291 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Ohio Statehouse Centennial1861-1961
Near South High Street north of East State Street, on the right when traveling north.
On January 26, 1838, the Ohio General Assembly passed an act “providing for the erection of a new statehouse.” Construction of the Greek revival, 184 – by 304 – foot structure began in the Spring of 1839, and on July 4 of . . . Map (db m131034) HM
292 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Ohio Statehouse Sesquincentennial
Near East Broad Street, on the right when traveling east.
In celebration of the Ohio Statehouse Sesquicentennial 1861 - 2011 This tree commemorates the beginning of the American Civil War Planted April 12, 2011Map (db m203416) HM
293 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Ohio Veterans Memorial Flag
On U.S. 62, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated To the Men And Women Of Ohio Who Have Served In The Armed Forces Of The United StatesMap (db m203790) WM
294 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Ohio World War Memorial1917 – 1918 — WWI Doughboy —
Near High Street south of Broad Street (U.S. 40).
To justice in war and lasting peace after victory. To the Armed Forces of the United States “with the going down of the sun and in the morning we shall remember them.” To the women of America in the World War. They served nobly . . . Map (db m9880) HM
295 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Peace
On Broad Street (U.S. 40) east of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Commemorating the heroic sacrifices of Ohio’s soldiers of the Civil War 1861–65 and the loyal women of that period. When our country sent out the call to arms for the preservation of the Union Ohio sent more than three hundred thousand of . . . Map (db m9956) HM
296 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — POW/MIA Walls
On S. State Street, on the left when traveling north.
Wall 1 Dear Bill In just 27 days, you will be 8 years old. Perhaps by the time you get this letter - if you ever do - and it is extremely doubtful - you will be getting right along towards 9 years. I wonder. As I write this. I am . . . Map (db m203793) WM
297 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — Replica of Sun Dial at Mount Vernon
On Capitol Square, on the right when traveling north.
"As time passes the ideals of Washington reveal new meanings", to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of George WashingtonMap (db m203419) HM
298 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — 93-25 — The Breathing Association
On 3rd Street south of Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling south.
The Breathing Association was founded in 1906 as the Tuberculosis Society under the leadership of public health advocate Carrie Nelson Black. The society provided nutrition, medical care, and sanitorium services to people who could not afford proper . . . Map (db m10256) HM
299 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — The First Telephone Central Office in Columbus Ohio
On Long Street (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling east.
Began service here January 1, 1879. It was located on the second floor of the Sessions Building which then stood on this site. N. C. Kingsbury Chapter No. 2, Telephone Pioneers of America placed this tablet on the 70th anniversary of the first . . . Map (db m17172) HM
300 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Uptown District — The Ohio Holocaust and Liberators Memorial
On East State Street east of South High Street, on the left when traveling east.
In remembrance of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and millions more including Prisoners of War, ethnic and religious minorities, free masons, homosexuals, the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and political dissidents . . . Map (db m203879) HM WM

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