Historic marker of birthplace of Heisman Trophy namesake moved to correct location
The Ohio City birthplace of John Heisman has been incorrectly marked for almost a half a century. The Ohio City historical marker of the location of John Heisman s birthplace is now at the correct location 3928 Bridge Ave. (Source: Tim Dubravetz) By Stephanie Czekalinski | April 24, 2021 at 7:20 PM EDT - Updated April 24 at 8:20 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Starting Saturday, when you see the Ohio City marker commemorating the birthplace of John W. Heisman you will actually be standing in from of the house where Heisman was born.
Forty-two years ago, a marker was placed at 2825 Bridge Ave. in Ohio City. But that’s not where Heisman was born.