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

Capt. J.S. Skeele House

Built circa 1827

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

1. Capt. J.S. Skeele 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 1827.

Location. 40° 5.293′ N, 83° 0.949′ W. Marker is in Worthington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Old Worthington. It is on Hartford Street south of East Dublin Granville Road (Ohio Route 161), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Hartford St, Columbus OH 43085, 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.

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nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Travis Scott House (within shouting distance of this marker); Topping-Evans House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint John's Church of Worthington and Parts Adjacent / Church and Graveyard (about 500 feet away); Worthington Historic District (about 600 feet away); Our Flag (about 600 feet away); Horace Wright House (about 600 feet away); Eclectic Medical College (about 600 feet away); The Bicentennial Oak (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worthington.

Regarding Capt. J.S. Skeele House. Excerpt from the Ohio Historic Inventory form on the property:

Significant as a representation of the braced frame architecture of the early 19th century. Well known locally as the home of John S. Skeele, a non-commissioned and then commissioned officer (captain) of the 113th O.V.I, during the Civil War. Regiment served in the major western campaigns from 1862-65 and Skeele was for a time in Andersonville Prison. Skeele was popular in community for his Civil War memorabilia and stories. Skeele owned home from 1864
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

2. Capt. J.S. Skeele House Marker
to 1907. Built in 1827 by E. Washburn.

Also see . . . Capt. J.S. Skeele House (PDF). Ohio Historic Inventory form for the property, which was listed as part of a group. (via National Archives) (Submitted on June 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.