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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88S_general-curtis-e-lemay_Columbus-OH.html
[Marker Front]: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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88R_the-jesse-owens-track_Columbus-OH.html
James Cleveland (Jesse) Owens, 1913-1980, Ohio State University Track and Field Star, Olympic Champion, Ambassador of Sports, Humanitarian, Friend of Youth.
Jesse Owens' incomparable achievements as an Ohio State and Olympic athlete are legenda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88Q_the-king-avenue-bridge_Columbus-OH.html
· 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, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88I_first-modern-streamflow-measurement-in-ohio_Columbus-OH.html
Streams are both a principal economic resource and a natural hazard in Ohio. Accurate and systematic streamflow records are crucial in protecting lives and property and ensuring an adequate water supply. At this site in 1892 and 1893, engineering …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88H_ovid-wellford-smith_Columbus-OH.html
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 General" …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM882_original-port-columbus-airport-terminal_Columbus-OH.html
[Marker Front]:The original Port Columbus Airport terminal was founded by the people of Columbus and was one of the first airport facilities in the United States. Dedicated on July 8, 1929, Port Columbus was the first transfer point in the westbou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM877_james-kilbourne-worthington-hotel_Columbus-OH.html
James Kilbourne1770 - 1850
Founder of Worthington, 1803Surveyor, Deacon, Innkeeper,Publisher, Mayor, Legislator,Militiaman, Manufacturer,Educator and Explorer.Married Lucy Fitch, thenCynthia Goodale Barnes.Fathered twelve children.
"Admired …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM838_166th-infantry-regiment_Columbus-OH.html
[Insignia of the 166th Infantry Regiment]:Follow Me
Presented byRainbow Div. Veteran Assn.to166th Inf. Regt. Camp Shelby 1941Re-presented June 21 1959to166th Combat TeamatRobert Haubrich Armory
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM834_captain-eddie-rickenbacker_Columbus-OH.html
[Marker Front]:America's World War I "Ace of Aces," Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was born in Columbus in 1890 to Swiss immigrant parents, leaving school at age 12 to help support his family. Working for several Columbus automobile companies initiate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM81S_birthplace-of-the-veterans-of-foreign-wars_Columbus-OH.html
On the evening of September 29, 1899, thirteen recently returned veterans of the Spanish-American War met in a tailor shop that once stood on this site. These men, all veterans of the Columbus-based 17th Infantry Regiment that had fought in Cuba, …