Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Memory of Benjamin R. Hanby
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
1. In Memory of Benjamin R. Hanby Marker
In memory of Benjamin R. Hanby (Otterbein College Class of 1858) whose Christmas song, “Up on the House Top” was first given to the world December, 1864.
Erected 1964 by The Ohio Historical Society in Co-operation with Westerville Historical Society and Otterbein College. (Marker Number 1-25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 3, 1864.
Location. 40° 7.5′ N, 82° 56.123′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on South Grove Street south of West College Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temperance Row Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Otterbein College (about 500 feet away); The Home of Benjamin R. Hanby (about 700 feet away); Old Westerville Society (about 700 feet away); William Hanby, Freedom Crusader (about 800 feet away); Hanby House (approx.
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Regarding In Memory of Benjamin R. Hanby. Up on the House Top. “ Up on the housetop // reindeer pause, // Out jumps good old Santa Claus. // Down thru’ the chimney // with lots of toys, // All for the little ones, // Christmas joys. // Ho, ho, ho! // Who wouldn’t go! // Ho, ho, ho! // Who wouldn’t go! // Up on the housetop, // click, click, click, // Down thru’ the chimney // with good Saint Nick. ”
Also see . . . Learn about American folk composer Benjamin Hanby. Galaxy Music Notes website entry (Submitted on July 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
2. In Memory of Benjamin R. Hanby Marker
via Galaxy Music Notes, unknown
3. Benjamin R. Hanby
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,211 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
