Granville in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George T. Jones House

Built in 1861

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

1. George T. Jones House Marker

Inscription. has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

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 1861.

Location. 40° 3.987′ N, 82° 31.065′ W. Marker is in Granville, Ohio, in Licking County. It is on East Elm Street east of South Prospect Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 E Elm St, Granville OH 43023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: 223 East Elm Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Bancroft House (within shouting distance of this marker); Utter House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Robbins Hunter Museum Avery-Downer House (about 500 feet away); Gerald Bancroft House (about 500 feet away); Granville's Broadway (about 700 feet away); Granville's Welsh Hills (about 700 feet away); Granville's Earliest Residents (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granville.

Regarding George T. Jones House. Excerpt from “Historic Homes of Granville, Ohio” by the Granville Historical Society:

George
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T. Jones House, 221 East Elm Street An especially fine example of a rectangular Italianate Villa, this house was built by Wallace Carpenter, commissioned by the wealthy merchant George T. Jones in 1861 as a gift to his bride. The famous garden, scene of many weddings, is the oldest established garden in Granville. The house is very well-preserved.

Also see . . .
1. The George T. Jones House. In 1861, George T. Jones, a wealthy local merchant, gave this home to his bride, Belle. It has been used as a part-time bed and breakfast since the 1980s. (Granville Ohio Bed & Breakfast) (Submitted on June 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Granville Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1980. (Prepared by Nancy Recchie, Columbus Landmarks Foundation; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

2. George T. Jones House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.