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
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: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • 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. It 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.
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
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
2. Orange Johnson House and Marker
The Benefactors Marker can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
3. Orange Johnson House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2008
4. Orange Johnson Monument
Section B, Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2008
5. Orange Johnson Monument
Section B, Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 3, 2026
6. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the house
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
7. Orange Johnson House Benefactors Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,012 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7. submitted on October 18, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
