Radnor Township in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Powell General Store

Radnor Heritage Society

Photographed By Pamela S Zeirott, November 28, 2023

1. Powell General Store Marker

Inscription. Located on the NE corner of SR 203 and Radnor Rd, the Powell General Store was established by Welsh immigrants Robert and Ann Powell. They immigrated from Wales to Randnor in 1842 with their children John and Margaretta. The store and attached home were erected on this site before 1845. In 1866, the store was advertised as "R Powell and Son, Dealers in Dry Goods and Groceries." As Robert aged, John managed the store with the help of William Harmon, Postmaster of the Post Office located in the store. John ran the store for a few years after his father died in 1872, but by 1900 it was out of the Powell Family. Others later operating the store included E I Jones, D R Thomas and Owen Jones until it was destroyed by fire on Sept 19, 1928.

Erected by Radnor Township Trustees; Radnor Alumni Association; Radnor Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 40° 23.073′ N, 83° 9.04′ W. Marker is near Radnor, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is in Radnor Township. Marker is at the intersection of Ohio Route 203 and Radnor Road (County Road 198), on the right

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when traveling north on State Route 203. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4246 Radnor Rd, Radnor OH 43066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Radnor Township Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Radnor Village and Township (within shouting distance of this marker); Radnor Congregational United Church of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); Radnor Cemetery Lych Gate (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Independent Order of Odd Fellows (about 500 feet away); Radnor Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Radnor School Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Radnor Presbyterian Log Church (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Radnor.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2023, by Pamela S Zeirott of Johnstown, Ohio. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 4, 2023, by Pamela S Zeirott of Johnstown, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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