Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Cooper House
Circa 1830
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
1. William Cooper 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 1830.
Location. 40° 23.508′ N, 82° 28.954′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Knox County. It is on East Gambier Street (Ohio Route 229) west of South McKenzie Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 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: Wolff House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sturgess House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Durbin House (about 500 feet away); Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipients (about 500 feet away); Knox County Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away); C.A. Bope House (about 600 feet away); Knox County Pays Tribute (about 600 feet away); The Republican News/Republican Publishing (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.
Regarding William Cooper House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination for the East Gambier Street District, which includes this property:
CooperHouse, 115 East Gambier St.; a large frame house with gaudy embellishments, the building is not in keeping with the other architecture of the area. The original structure is one of the oldest (circa 1830) on the street but was extensively remodeled circa 1880. This house is impressive and has achieved some fame as Ohio's counterpart to the "Wedding Cake" house in Kennebunkport, Maine.
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Col. William Cooper, born in Mt. Vernon in 1832, was admitted to the bar at age 22. At the outbreak of the war, he enlisted in the Fourth Ohio Voluntary Infantry. He returned to Mt. Vernon in 1862 to take charge of his business. In 1864 he was appointed Colonel of the One Hundred and Forty Second Ohio Volunteers; he was elected to the Ohio legislature in 1871 and later moved from Republican State Central Committee to the National Republican Executive Committee. In 1877 he was appointed Judge Advocate General for Ohio with the rank of Brigadier General.
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. William Cooper House Marker
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 192 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
