Glenwood in Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Benjamin Russell Hanby
1833- 1867
Song writer and minister of the United Brethren Church, Hanby was an Otterbein College graduate, class of 1858, known throughout the world for the inspiring songs, "Darling Nellie Gray," "Up on the Housetop," and "Who is He in Yonder Stall."
Hanby House in Westerville is maintained as a memorial honoring Benjamin and his father, Bishop William Hanby.
Erected 1980 by Westerville Historical Society The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 9-25.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Education.
Location. 40° 7.254′ N, 82° 56.202′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Glenwood. Marker is at the intersection of South Grove Street and West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south on South Grove Street. The marker is at the far west edge of Otterbein Cemetery. South Grove Street extends into the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 S Grove St, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temperance Row Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of Benjamin R. Hanby (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stoner House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Otterbein College (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Home of Benjamin R. Hanby (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Westerville Society (approx. 0.4 miles away); Agnes Meyer Driscoll (approx. 0.4 miles away); Westerville (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.
Also see . . . Benjamin Russell Hanby. Hymn Time website entry (Submitted on April 25, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on June 7, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 23, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.