Historical Markers and War Memorials in Gahanna, Ohio
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Gahanna is in Franklin County
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On Rocky Fork Boulevard at Hamilton Road (Ohio Route 317), on the left when traveling east on Rocky Fork Boulevard.
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
On High Street at Clark Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street.
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
On High Street at Clark Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street.
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
On Hamilton Road (Ohio Route 317) at Rocky Fork Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Hamilton Road.
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
On Mill Street (U.S. 62) at Carpenter Street, on the right when traveling south on Mill Street.
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
On Havens Corners Road at Souder Drive, on the right when traveling west on Havens Corners Road.
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