Fairfield in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hay Garden
Elisha Morgan Mansion
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 17, 2018
1. Hay Garden Marker
Inscription.
Hay Garden. Elisha Morgan Mansion. The Hay Garden features an antique hand pump that was donated by Ed and Kathy Creighton. The original pump was just outside the side door of the mansion.
John Hay, the owner in 1831, was the father of Mary Ann Hay, first wife of David Huston. John, who was also David’s first cousin, sold the property to David in 1849. David’s second wife was Elizabeth Mack, daughter of Erastus Mack, for whom Mack Road is named. In 1858, David and Elizabeth Huston added the Greek Revival section to the rear, with a sleeping porch, at a cost of $1000. . This historical marker was erected by Friends of Elisha Morgan, Fairfield Parks and Recreation. It is in Fairfield in Butler County Ohio
The Hay Garden features an antique hand pump that was
donated by Ed and Kathy Creighton. The original pump
was just outside the side door of the mansion.
John Hay, the owner in 1831, was the father of Mary Ann
Hay, first wife of David Huston. John, who was also David’s
first cousin, sold the property to David in 1849. David’s
second wife was Elizabeth Mack, daughter of Erastus
Mack, for whom Mack Road is named. In 1858, David
and Elizabeth Huston added the Greek Revival section
to the rear, with a sleeping porch, at a cost of $1000.
Erected by Friends of Elisha Morgan, Fairfield Parks and Recreation.
Location. 39° 18.654′ N, 84° 30.307′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Ohio, in Butler County. Marker can be reached from Ross Road south of Mack Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Gilbert Farms Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6181 Ross Road, Fairfield OH 45014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 22, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
The Hay Garden features an antique hand pump that was
donated by Ed and Kathy Creighton. The original pump
was just outside the side door of the mansion.
