Norwalk in Huron County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of the Preston-Wickham Home
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 13, 2020
1. Preston-Wickham Home Tablet
Site of the Preston-Wickham Home, where pioneer Norwalk newspaper was published, 1836-65. Restored building, new Firelands Museum with historic collection, now on Case Avenue adjoining library.
Erected 1955 by The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P grocery stores), on opening day, February 23.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 14.501′ N, 82° 37.038′ W. Marker is in Norwalk, Ohio, in Huron County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwalk OH 44857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norwalk West Main Street Historic District (here, next to this marker); Civil War Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Site Of The Preston-Wickman Home (a few steps from this marker); Taber Block Built 1872 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); A. E. Lindenau Harley-Davidson (about 600 feet away); Veitech's Market (about 600 feet away); Rexal Drug Store (about 600 feet away); In God We Trust (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwalk.
More about this marker. The pioneer Norwalk newspaper mentioned on the tablet
this page online
Regarding Site of the Preston-Wickham Home. The Preston-Wickham Mansion originally stood at 38 West Main Street. When it was to be torn down, the Firelands Historical Society purchased it and moved it to its present location behind the library. The society’s website says it was opened to the public in May 20, 1957; this tablet says February 23, 1955.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 13, 2020
2. Tablet on corner of building, next to Ohio historical marker
The public library’s front lawn in visible behind the marker, with Case Avenue in the distance. The Preston-Wickham Home is around the corner beyond the library.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 13, 2020
3. The Preston-Wickham House, 1836, Norwalk, Ohio
It now houses the Firelands Historical Society Museum, established in 1857; Ohio’s oldest museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
