Background
The Dayton Region Walk of Fame is a sidewalk monument located in the Wright Dunbar neighborhood of Dayton, Ohio. The Walk of Fame was founded in 1996 to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Dayton region.
The Walk of Fame is made up of engraved stones that are set into the sidewalk along West Third Street. Each stone features the name of an inductee, their date of birth and death, and a brief description of their accomplishments.
Inductees are selected by a committee of community leaders. The committee considers a variety of factors when making its selections, including the inductee’s impact on the Dayton region, their achievements in their field, and their overall contributions to society.
The Dayton Region Walk of Fame is a popular tourist destination and a source of pride for the Dayton community. The Walk of Fame is a reminder of the many talented and accomplished people who have called Dayton home.
Here are some of the notable inductees of the Dayton Region Walk of Fame:
- Paul Laurence Dunbar, poet
- Orville and Wilbur Wright, inventors
- Charles Kettering, inventor
- Erma Bombeck, humorist
- Dave Chappelle, comedian
- The Six Triple Eight, all-black Women’s Army Corps unit that broke barriers during World War II
- John Glenn, astronaut
The above background selection was sourced from Google Bard AI. Efforts were made to fact check the information, but there may be some inaccuracies as the tool is currently in Beta status.
West Thirds Street, Dayton Ohio
Impression
Stopping by this area after visiting the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, this is kind of like a Hollywood Walk of Fame but for Dayton area community leaders and personalities of interest.
Placards that you see here in this article as example show what you can see. Their names and a description of how they have impacted the Dayton area.
It does not take long to visit here, but if you are into or wanting to understand some local history, check out this area when visiting Dayton.
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