Eastmoor in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eastmoor
The Historic National Road in Ohio
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016
1. Eastmoor Marker
Inscription.
Eastmoor, one of nine (9) Columbus neighborhoods on the National Road, was built on part of the land established by Congress in 1798 as the “Refugee Lands” and given to British Canadians who supported the American colonists during the Revolutionary War. (1775- 1783)
In 1872 the eastern boundary of Columbus was Alum Creek. Bexley was founded in 1903 and the area to the east remained rural with inns and taverns, and later, gasoline and repair shops along the National Road (Main Street) to aid travelers.
In 1923, Charles F. Johnson purchased a portion of this land and platted “Eastmoor Addition,” an equestrian community, with a polo field as its centerpiece. The facilities of the Eastmoor Polo club were destroyed by fire, and because of the rapid growth of residential Eastmoor, the Polo Club relocated to Rocky Fork Hunt Club. Today’s Virginia Lee Circle, a community gathering place, is located on the site of the Eastmoor Polo Club.
In 1937, when Eastmoor was annexed by the City of Columbus, most of the houses and service stations were scattered along Main Street, the National Road. Following World War II, most of the houses and accompanying commercial and industrial developments were built.
Eastmoor, one of nine (9) Columbus neighborhoods on the National Road, was built on part of the land established by Congress in 1798 as the “Refugee Lands” and given to British Canadians who supported the American colonists during the Revolutionary War.
(1775- 1783)
In 1872 the eastern boundary of Columbus was Alum Creek. Bexley was founded in 1903 and the area to the east remained rural with inns and taverns, and later, gasoline and repair shops along the National Road (Main Street) to aid travelers.
In 1923, Charles F. Johnson purchased a portion of this land and platted “Eastmoor Addition,” an equestrian community, with a polo field as its centerpiece. The facilities of the Eastmoor Polo club were destroyed by fire, and because of the rapid growth of residential Eastmoor, the Polo Club relocated to Rocky Fork Hunt Club. Today’s Virginia Lee Circle, a community gathering place, is located on the site of the Eastmoor Polo Club.
In 1937, when Eastmoor was annexed by the City of Columbus, most of the houses and service stations were scattered along Main Street, the National Road. Following World War II, most of the houses and accompanying commercial and industrial developments were built.
Erected 2015 by The Ohio National Road Association, Inc.
Location. 39° 57.417′ N, 82° 55.443′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Eastmoor. Marker is on Main Street Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of Donatos Pizza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2800 East Main Street, Columbus OH 43209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Map of the subdivision. Base Line is the Old National Road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on June 13, 2019, by J. Wesley Baker of Springfield, Ohio. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 31, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
