Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M.C. Kirk House
Circa 1860
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
1. M.C. Kirk House Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 23.478′ N, 82° 28.762′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Knox County. It is at the intersection of East Gambier Street (Ohio Route 229) and South Park Street, on the right when traveling east on East Gambier Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 E Gambier St, Mount Vernon OH 43050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L.B. Ward House (a few steps from this marker); C.G. Cooper House (within shouting distance of this marker); C.A. Bope House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Durbin House (about 400 feet away); Sturgess House (about 400 feet away); Joshua Hyde House (about 800 feet away); William Cooper House (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.P. Buckingham House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.
Regarding M.C. Kirk House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the East Gambier Street District, which includes this property:
M.C.Kirk House, 306 E. Gambier St.; this painted brick Greek revival is typical of many of the homes along this street. It has an Ionic portico on the east side of the facade, a full entablature and a correctly proportioned pediment. To the east is a 1½ story wing with a square columned porch serving the first floor. The house has no apparent major alterations and is in excellent repair.
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Also see . . . East Gambier Street District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1976. (Prepared by Harold C. Johnson; via National Archives) (Submitted on May 31, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
2. M.C. Kirk House Marker
The marker is to the right of the front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
