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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK1D_the-railroads_Columbus-OH.html
Columbus entered the railroad era on February 20, 1850 when owners William Neil and Alfred Kelley brought the first trains on the Columbus and Xenia Railroad, spanning the Scioto River with a wooden trestle. The line provided service from Columbus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK1C_native-americans_Columbus-OH.html
Central Ohio was home to Native Americans as early as 10,000 years ago. While we don't know what they called themselves, archaeologists call a group of the earliest peoples, "Mound Builders". Their society left nearly 200 burial and ceremonial mou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0Z_transportation-growth-and-development_Columbus-OH.html
Columbus was founded specifically for the purpose of being the state capital in 1812, and was selected primarily due to its location - near the center of the state. But a lack of transportation options restricted access to town. For nearly 20 year…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0U_working-class-neighborhoods_Columbus-OH.html
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, teneme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZX_the-urban-face-of-the-scioto-river_Columbus-OH.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZQ_william-and-hannah-neil_Columbus-OH.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHW6_asians-in-the-american-civil-war_Columbus-OH.html
Side A:Despite exclusionary laws preventing U.S. citizenship, Asians served in the Union and Confederate armies and navies during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Many of these soldiers were denied citizenship following their services due to th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFJF_franklin-county-civil-war-memorial_Columbus-OH.html
In recognitionand in loving memory of the menwho on land and seaupheld the honor and integrityof our country and flagin the War of the Rebellionthis monument is erected.1861-1865——————Rest on embalmed and sainte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFJD_our-unknown-dead_Columbus-OH.html
In MemoryofOur Unknown Dead
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDMQ_schiller-park_Columbus-OH.html
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 …