Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abrams' Big House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 21, 2008
1. Abrams' Big House Marker
Inscription.
Abrams' Big House. . With the Division Act of 1800, the U.S. Congress divided the Northwest Territory at a line essentially the present boundary of Indiana and Ohio. The Indiana Territory stood west of the line. The name Northwest Territory was retained for the land east of the line and Chillicothe became its capital. The legislature for the territory convened in Chillicothe in November 1800. Since there were no public buildings in which the legislature could meet, its session was held in a two-story log house that stood on this site called “Abrams' Big House.” It was so called for its owner, Basil Abrams. During the War of 18 12, the building served as the barracks for the 19th U.S. Regiment of Infantry. Thereafter, it was known as the “old barracks” until it was razed circa 1840.
With the Division Act of 1800, the U.S. Congress divided the Northwest Territory at a line essentially the present boundary of Indiana and Ohio. The Indiana Territory stood west of the line. The name Northwest Territory was retained for the land east of the line and Chillicothe became its capital. The legislature for the territory convened in Chillicothe in November 1800. Since there were no public buildings in which the legislature could meet, its session was held in a two-story log house that stood on this site called “Abrams' Big House.” It was so called for its owner, Basil Abrams. During the War of 1812, the building served as the barracks for the 19th U.S. Regiment of Infantry. Thereafter, it was known as the “old barracks” until it was razed circa 1840.
Erected 2003 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, The Chillicothe & Ross County 2003 Commission, The Ross County Historical Society, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 10-72.)
Location. 39° 20.047′ N, 82° 59.139′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Ohio, in Ross County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chillicothe OH 45601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 21, 2008
2. Abrams' Big House Marker
Historical Society numbering conventions, this marker should be numbered 10-71.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,499 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
