Ohio State Arsenal - Columbus, OH
N 39° 57.335 W 083° 00.197
17S E 328883 N 4424748
This marker about the Ohio State Arsenal is located on the brick wall surrounding the arsenal and was provided by Kiwanis International.
Waymark Code: WMG61W
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2013
Views: 1
The marker reads:
OHIO STATE ARSENAL
Built at 139 W. Main St. about 1861, the two story 60 x 100 feet structure is the oldest building in Ohio still used for its original military purpose. Ornate shield, eagle and scrollwork gracing the outworks once decorated the U.S. Battleship "Ohio" and have been on loan to Ohio since 1923.
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Kiwanis International
Group that erected the marker: Kiwanis International
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:
139 West Main Street
Columbus, OH USA
43215
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