Glenwood in Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Benjamin Russell Hanby
1833- 1867
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
1. Benjamin Russell Hanby Marker
close up of marker, showing text
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 • Education • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 40° 7.254′ N, 82° 56.202′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Glenwood. It 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.
Regionally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Mausoleum (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Greendale" (approx. ¼ mile away); Temperance Row Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Civil War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Towers Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reverend Bishop William Hanby / Benjamin Hanby, Class of 1858 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stoner House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. In Memory of Benjamin R. Hanby (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
2. Benjamin Russell Hanby Marker
White stone column to the left is Hanby's tombstone
Also see . . . Benjamin Russell Hanby. Hymn Time website entry (Submitted on April 25, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
3. Benjamin Russell Hanby Marker
Marker as seen from a distance. Photo taken from South Grove Street (in the cemetery)
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
4. Benjamin Russell Hanby tombstone
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
5. Benjamin Russell Hanby Marker
Close up of tombstone inscription, relevant to this marker. There are multiple family members memorialized on this column.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
6. Benjamin Russell Hanby Marker
Grove Street gate to Otterbein Cemetery, on south side of Walnut Street
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 624 times since then and 34 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.
