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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/HMBFM_st-patrick-church-st-patrick-college-and-aquinas-college-high-school_Columbus-OH.html
Side A:St. Patrick ChurchBuilt in 1852 and dedicated a year later, St. Patrick Church is the second oldest Roman Catholic Church in Columbus. Founded as the English speaking parish, this church of Norman Gothic design served as the home for three …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB84_bryden-road-historic-district_Columbus-OH.html
Bryden Road is named after James Bryden, a city councilman and county commissioner who owned 135 acres here in the 1840's. By 1900 Bryden Road was known for its stately homes, canopy of elms, and the electrically lit metal arch at its west entranc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB80_ohio-institution-for-education-of-the-blind_Columbus-OH.html
This nine acres of land was purchased by the citizens of Columbus in 1837, and deeded to the state for use as the Ohio School for the Blind. The first building, designed by N. B. Kelly and occupied in October 1839, was replaced by the current buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB7U_the-first-telephone-central-office-in-columbus-ohio_Columbus-OH.html
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 tran…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB2T_elijah-pierce_Columbus-OH.html
Elijah Pierce (1892-1984) was an internationally recognized woodcarver/folk artist. Mr. Pierce began carving wood as a young boy on the Baldwyn, Mississippi, farm where he was born in 1892. In the early 1920s, he carved a small elephant for his wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB2S_king-lincoln-district-arch_Columbus-OH.html
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 th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB2Q_st-paul-african-methodist-episcopal-church_Columbus-OH.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB1U_lincoln-goodale_Columbus-OH.html
This bronze bust was ceated in 1888 by Ohio scupltor J. Q. A. Ward in memory of Dr. Lincoln Goodale, the area's first physician.
Dr. Goodale was also a successful businessman whose wealth and generosity allowed him to provide free medical care …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EY_donn-vickers-gazebo-in-thurber-park_Columbus-OH.html
Donn Vickers served as the executive director of the Thurber House from 1985 through 2001. As executive director, Donn was responsible for many accomplishments including the development of Thurber Park and the construction of this gazebo.
In re…