South Columbus in Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Prentiss School No. 8

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008

1. Prentiss School No. 8 Marker

Inscription. This building was generously donated to the Village of Canal Winchester in the interest of historic preservation by the following businessmen: Lloyd Stebelton, Dick Weiser, Don Weiser, Robert Wood, Neil Wyman.
It was moved from its previous location on Gender Road to this site in 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 39° 50.722′ N, 82° 48.359′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. Marker is on West Oak Street near North High Street, on the right when traveling west. In village historical complex at railroad station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canal Winchester OH 43110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canal Winchester (a few steps from this marker); Pvt. Alfred Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Interurban Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canal Winchester and the Ohio and Erie Canal (approx. ¼ mile away); Stradley Place (approx. ¼ mile away); Faith United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Canal Winchester School (1862 - 2007) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ohio's Oldest Active School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canal Winchester.

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Additional keywords. One room schoolhouse

Prentiss School No. 8 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008

2. Prentiss School No. 8 and Marker

The O.P. Chaney & Son Mill is in the background.

Prentiss School No. 8 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008

3. Prentiss School No. 8

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,119 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.