C. William O'Neill

Historical marker location:

Marietta, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Scammel Street, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.)

Marker installed: 2001

(1916-1978).

Ohio is known as the "Mother of Presidents" because of its role in producing so many US presidents. In addition to the seven presidents who were born in Ohio, another president, William Henry Harrison, lived in Ohio for much of his life and is sometimes counted as an honorary Ohioan.