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

Robinson Block

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

1. Robinson Block Marker

Inscription. The Robinson Block is one of the oldest structures in Uptown Westerville. It was home to drugstore businesses from its construction in the early 1870s until Brinkman's Rexall Pharmacy closed in 1994.

Original building owner, George W. Robinson, was a long-time businessman in town including being the operator of a “hack” or horse-drawn cab. Prior to the railroad coming to town in 1873, Robinson regularly transported college students and other train travelers to and from “Otterbein Station” (a few miles to the west in Sharon Township).

In 1874, George Robinson, a member of the Masons, agreed to the addition of a third floor to this building to house Blendon #339 Masonic Lodge Hall. The hall featured a hardwood floor with raised outer circumference. The Lodge used this facility until it moved into the new Masonic Temple at 130 South State Street in 1931.

Erected by Uptown Westerville Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 40° 7.551′ N, 82° 55.887′ W.

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Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of South State Street (Ohio Route 3) and East College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 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: D.H. Budd Buggies (here, next to this marker); First National Bank / W.C. Bale Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Markley Block (within shouting distance of this marker); 14-16 South State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); State Theatre (within shouting distance of this

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

2. Robinson Block Marker

marker); 14-16-18 East College Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Green Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 11 West College Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.