Stonewall Columbus receiving Ohio Historical Marker

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The nonprofit LGBTQ+ community organization Stonewall Columbus announced that they are the recipient an Ohio Historical Marker, with a dedication ceremony to take place at some point this year.

“The marker aims to honor the rich history and ongoing contributions of Stonewall Columbus to the local community and the broader movement for LGBTQ+ rights across the state,” reads a release from the nonprofit.

According to the release, the marker will recognize the nonprofit’s founding all the way back in 1981, when it was known as Stonewall Union, recounting its efforts to organize Columbus’ first Pride march and “contributions to significant legislative reforms and social awareness.”

“This historical marker is not just a recognition of Stonewall Columbus’ past but a light for the future,” Stonewall Columbus Executive Director Densil Porteous said in the release. “It serves as a testament to the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community here in Central Ohio and reflects our communities ongoing commitment to advocacy, education, and support for all of our members.”

The nonprofit notes that this marker will become fourth such marker to recognize the state’s LGBTQ+ history. You can learn more about Ohio Historical Markers here.

“The Ohio Historical Marker is a significant acknowledgment of our community’s resilience and the pivotal role that Stonewall Columbus has played in the LGBTQ+ rights movement across Ohio,” Board President K. Terry Smith said in the release. “It is a reminder that our work continues to be crucial and impactful.”