Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Westerville High School

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

1. Westerville High School Marker

Inscription. Due to overcrowding and outdated facilities, Westerville's only school (Vine Street) lost its accreditation in 1921. Voters were inspired to action and approved a levy to build this new school to house grades 7-12. The Westerville High School was dedicated on November 9, 1923, opening its doors to generations of Westerville students.

Growth in the community necessitated the construction of a new high school which opened in 1960 on Otterbein Avenue. This older building continued to house grades 7-9. It was renamed in honor of Benjamin Hanby, Otterbein graduate and composer of the holiday favorite “Up On the Housetop.” Later the building became an elementary school.

Erected by Uptown Westerville Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is November 9, 1923.

Location. 40° 7.46′ N, 82° 55.84′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of South State Street (Ohio Route 3) and East Park Street, on the right when traveling north on South State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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56 S State St, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

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: U.S. Post Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westerville Medical Center (about 400 feet away); Westerville (about 500 feet away); Salem Evangelical Church (about 500 feet away); 14-16 South State Street (about 500 feet away); Anti-Saloon League Offices (about 500 feet away); Heritage Green Park (about 500 feet away); Agnes Meyer Driscoll (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

2. Westerville High School Marker

Marker is between the center and right doors.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.