Minerva sculpture to honor William Powell

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A statue of William Powell will be dedicated Nov. 16 at Minerva Public Library. The event and program are open to the public.
A statue of William Powell will be dedicated Nov. 16 at Minerva Public Library. The event and program are open to the public.

The dedication of a sculpture honoring William Powell will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 16 on the grounds of Minerva Public Library. The sculpture was commissioned by Minerva Arts Council with the cooperation of the Powell family and created by Canton artist Patrick Buckohr. Powell, a Minerva High School graduate, was a businessman, entrepreneur, veteran and pioneering golf course owner who designed Clearview Golf Club, the first integrated golf course. He was also the first Black man to construct and own a professional golf course in the United States. The dedication event is open to the public at the library at 677 Lynnwood Drive.

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