Old Worthington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Orange Johnson House

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

1. Orange Johnson House Marker

Inscription. The original pioneer structure of this house was built by Arora Buttles in 1811. It was purchased by Orange and Achsa Johnson in 1816. Orange Johnson came from Connecticut as a comb maker; he became a farmer, landowner, turnpike commissioner, paymaster for the militia, banker, and railroad stockholder. In 1819 the Federal style addition was constructed on the west side of the pioneer house, and the Johnsons continued to live here until 1863. Restored and owned by the Worthington Historical Society.

Erected 2002 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Worthington Historical Society, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 44-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 40° 5.621′ N, 83° 1.057′ W. Marker is in Worthington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Old Worthington. Marker is on High Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 956 High Street, Columbus OH 43085, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. The Founding of Worthington / Worthington, A Planned Community (approx. ¼ mile away); Eclectic Medical College (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bicentennial Oak (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint John's Church of Worthington and Parts Adjacent / Church and Graveyard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Fountain (approx. 0.4 miles away); Worthington Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Kilbourne / Worthington Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Worthington Masonic Museum (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worthington.

Orange Johnson House Benefactors Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

2. Orange Johnson House Benefactors Marker

Orange Johnson House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

3. Orange Johnson House and Marker

The Benefactors Marker can be seen in this photo.

Orange Johnson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

4. Orange Johnson House

Orange Johnson Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2008

5. Orange Johnson Monument

Section B, Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2008

6. Orange Johnson Monument

Section B, Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,361 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.