COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A national chain of restaurants has picked the opening date for its latest location in Clintonville, which features a preserved piece of history.

The restaurant property has local significance, as it is the third-generation business to inherit an iconic sign. Originally built as part of Jerry’s Drive-In in 1961, it has since received a facelift as Chick-fil-A decided to incorporate it into the company’s new vision for the property.

New text added to the historic sign’s letterbox confirmed that the latest Chick-fil-A location plans to hold its grand opening on April 4. An additional sign on the sidewalk near the building has been counting down the days until its launch. The restaurant at 4910 N. High St. has been a long time coming, with plans in development since 2021.

Part of the long timeline to the Chick-fil-A’s arrival has stemmed from a rezoning issue, which needed sorting out in front of city council. The newest tenant also had construction work to do, as Chick-fil-A demolished the existing building that housed Tee Jaye’s Country Place for 29 years. Tee Jaye’s reopened a few blocks south at 4560 N. High St., which formerly was Bareburger.

However, one portion of the property that went untouched in demolition was the drive-in sign, which Chick-fil-A vowed to preserve after a petition in the same year filled up with requests to save it.

The store hasn’t indicated its hours in language on the drive-in sign, but neighboring locations typically open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and are closed on Sundays.