Jarvis W. Pike (1795–September 12, 1854) was the first mayor of Columbus, Ohio.[1]
Jarvis W. Pike | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Columbus | |
| In office 1816–1817 | |
| Appointed by | Burough Council of Columbus |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | John Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1795 |
| Died | September 12, 1854 |
| Resting place | Union Grove Cemetery Canal Winchester, Ohio |
| Spouse | Elleanor Moore |
| Profession | Mayor |
Pike died September 12, 1854. He was buried in a private or family graveyard.[2] He was later reinterred at Union Grove Cemetery located at Canal Winchester, Ohio.[2]
References
Bibliography
- Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Citizen-Journal.
Further reading
- Lentz, Ed (February 23, 2012). "Columbus' First Mayor Was A Man Of Many Interests". ThisWeek Community News. Retrieved 1 May 2014.