Forest in Hardin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Freight House
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 8, 2020
1. Historic Freight House Marker
Inscription.
Historic Freight House. . Built at the site of the crossing of the Pennsylvania and Big Four Railroads, which is believed to be the first intersection in Ohio, this freight house served both railroads from 1890 until its closing in 1961. This building is much larger and more elaborate than most freight houses built by the railroads. After a 1927 fire destroyed the original passenger station and control tower the freight house was used as a temporary ticket office and passenger station. The building was purchased from the railroad in 1973 and converted to a restaurant. Ownership was transferred several times before the library purchased the building in the year 2000.
Built at the site of the crossing of
the Pennsylvania and Big Four
Railroads, which is believed to be
the first intersection in Ohio, this
freight house served both railroads
from 1890 until its closing in 1961.
This building is much larger and
more elaborate than most freight
houses built by the railroads. After
a 1927 fire destroyed the original
passenger station and control tower
the freight house was used as a
temporary ticket office and passenger station. The building was
purchased from the railroad in
1973 and converted to a restaurant.
Ownership was transferred several
times before the library purchased
the building in the year 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 40° 48.116′ N, 83° 30.727′ W. Marker is in Forest, Ohio, in Hardin County. Marker is on West Lima Street (Ohio Route 37), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forest OH 45843, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 5, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
