Medina in Medina County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Joseph and Abbie Andrew House

706 South Court Street

— Built: 1874 Style: Italianate Double Bracketed —

The Joseph and Abbie Andrew House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 12, 2021

1. The Joseph and Abbie Andrew House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The house survived an arson attempt in 1905 and another fire in 1923. Andrew lost an arm serving with Garfield's Regiment in the Civil War. He was President of Old Phoenix Bank, County Treasurer, Clerk of Courts and Mayor of Medina. The Malloy Family sold off the land to the east, which now bears their name.

Erected by South Court Historic Neighborhood Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 41° 7.771′ N, 81° 51.83′ W. Marker is in Medina, Ohio, in Medina County. Marker is on South Court Street (Ohio Route 3) just south of South Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 South Court Street, Medina OH 44256, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The George and Helen Hayden House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Paul and Mariah Parker House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Frederick Beck House (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Orlin and Emily Oatman House (about 500 feet away); The Homer and Elizabeth Bennett House (about 700 feet away); The O.C. Shepard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cleveland Southwestern Electric Railway (approx. half a mile away); Phoenix Block (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medina.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 12, 2021

2. The Joseph and Abbie Andrew House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.