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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EX_james-thurber_Columbus-OH.html
One of the outstanding American humorists of the twentieth century, James Thurber was born and educated in Columbus. He launched his writing career as a reporter for The Columbus Dispatch in 1920. In 1927 he began writing for The New Yorker, where…
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Dave Thomas realized his boyhood dream when he opened his first hamburger restaurant on this site on November 15, 1969. Thomas changed the image of fast food by serving fresh, not frozen hamburgers, hot off the grill with a choice of toppings in a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9ER_discovery-park_Columbus-OH.html
Is the first park developed specifically to honor Ohio's public educators. It was created by members and friends of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio as part of the system's 80th anniversary celebration. Included in the park are the nam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EP_father-rocco-petrarca_Columbus-OH.html
The Italian Community gratefully remembersFather Rocco PetrarcaPastor ofSt. John the Baptist Churchfrom 1913 to 1948"Flos Memoriae Lapide Perennior"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9EN_reverend-father-alexander-cestelli-chiesta-italiana-di-san-giovanni-battista_Columbus-OH.html
Side A: Reverend Father Alexander CestelliThe National Italian Catholic parish of Saint John the Baptist was founded in October 1896 by the Reverend Father Alexander Cestelli, D.D. Father Cestelli was born in Fiesole, Italy and came to America in …
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George BellowsGeorge Bellows (1882-1925) is widely recognized as one of America's premier artists. His vivid portrayals of modern urban life have become indelible icons of American art. Born and reared in Columbus, he retained close ties here thro…
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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 Columb…
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Dedicated November 11, 2006 to the men and women of Franklin County Ohio that served our country bravely and honorably so our freedoms endure. The sacrifices of few ensured the freedom of many. A grateful community remembers those who served in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8G1_toledo-and-ohio-central-railroad-station-macklin-hotel_Columbus-OH.html
Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad StationThe only remaining Columbus railroad station, The Toledo & Ohio Central (T&OC) Railroad Station was constructed in 1895 and was the departure point for William McKinley when he left for Washington D.C to be …
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Founded by Lucas Sullivant in 1797; the first settlement in the Scioto Valley north of Chillicothe and in Franklin County.County Seat 1803-24Annexed to Columbus 1870[Attached to the building is a National Society of the United States Daughters of …
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