George Bartholomew
The paving of concrete streets in Bellefontaine, Ohio during the 1890's resulted principally from one man's efforts, George Bartholomew.
This statue was presented to the citizens of Logan County by the Concrete industries of Ohio and the United States on Oct. 12, 1991 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1st concrete street in America.
Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 68) and Court Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
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