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Below is a complete listing of all Ohio Historical Markers. To find a detailed marker listing including text, photographs, and locations, click on a county below. Our listing is updated by the markers program as new markers are installed and older markers are reported damaged or missing.

Alert: Marker damaged and currently down for repair. November 2021.

102-25 Mount Vernon Avenue

Side A: The commercial area of Mount Vernon Avenue originated in the early 1900s as a safe haven for African-American people segregated from the primarily white community of the time. Not permitted to enter many businesses in downtown Columbus during the 1940s, a distinct economy was created, building on establishments already developed in the area. The construction of Interstate 71 through Columbus and the social upheaval and riots of 1967 injured the community to the point where many moved away. Today, Mount Vernon Avenue survives and is being targeted for economic and historic revitalization.
Side B: Same
Sponsors: 2006-2007 Monroe 8th Grade Gifted and Talented Class, The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, The Ohio Historical Society
Address: 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, 
Columbus, 
OH, 
43213
Location: SW Corner of Mount Vernon Avenue and N 20th Street
Latitude: 39.9719413
Longitude: -82.9735221