Eaton in Preble County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Van Ausdal-Donohoe House
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2017
1. Van Ausdal-Donohoe House Marker
This mid-19th-century structure, built in the Federal style with Italianate detail added later, was once owned by town pioneer and merchant Cornelius Van Ausdal. It was later the home of his daughter Lucinda, her husband Joseph Donohoe, and their four children. Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison reportedly stayed here while he was in Eaton to deliver a campaign speech on September 8, 1840. Lucinda Donohoe reputedly also hosted circuit-riding preachers here and owned the area's first piano. From 1938 to 1966, this building housed Mrs. Wagner's Colonial Kitchen, a nationally recognized restaurant.
Erected 2014 by The Gade Family New Paris Kiwanis Somerville National Bank Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 9-68.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.
Location. 39° 44.645′ N, 84° 38.121′ W. Marker is in Eaton, Ohio, in Preble County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 35), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Bruce (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preble County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Preble County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Roberts Bridge / Timber Covered Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roberts Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mound Hill Cemetery Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Monument at Mound Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Birthplace of Swine Improvement in America (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eaton.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2017
2. Van Ausdal-Donohoe House Marker
full view from sidewalk
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 29, 2017
3. Van Ausdal-Donohoe House Marker
marker, as seen from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
