South Columbus in Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Prentiss School No. 8

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008

1. Prentiss School No. 8 Marker

Inscription. This building was generously donated to the Village of Canal Winchester in the interest of historic preservation by the following businessmen: Lloyd Stebelton, Dick Weiser, Don Weiser, Robert Wood, Neil Wyman.
It was moved from its previous location on Gender Road to this site in 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 39° 50.722′ N, 82° 48.359′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is on West Oak Street near North High Street, on the right when traveling west. In village historical complex at railroad station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canal Winchester OH 43110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Canal Winchester (a few steps from this marker); Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Alfred Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Grange No. 194 and Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Berry-Shade House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phillip Game House

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(about 400 feet away); Game-Himrod House (about 400 feet away); Zarbaugh-Arnold House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canal Winchester.

Additional keywords. One room schoolhouse

Prentiss School No. 8 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008

2. Prentiss School No. 8 and Marker

The O.P. Chaney & Son Mill is in the background.

Prentiss School No. 8 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2008

3. Prentiss School No. 8

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,544 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.