Thirkield Store - Franklin, OH
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N 39° 33.594 W 084° 18.236
16S E 731622 N 4382384
The Thirkield family were prominent business people in Franklin, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WMCWGQ
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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THE THIRKIELD STORE

Founded by
John L. ThirKield
in 1832

Occupied this corner
from 1850 until 1979

The Thirkield family owned aand operated the store which prided
itself on quality merchandise and good customer relations. Under
the leadership of Eden B. Thirkield, the store prospered and grew.

Thirkield's was one of the oldest department stores in the
midwest and was the oldest 3-story building west of the
Alleghenies.

This plaque is erected by members of the Thirkield family
Group that erected the marker: Members of the Thirkield Family

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
340 South Main Street
Franklin, Ohio USA
45005
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