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

The Bank Barn

Built 1890's

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. The Bank Barn Marker

Inscription. This National Register of Historic Places structure is set into the hillside of a “bank” thus giving it the name Bank Barn. Cattle and horses were kept in the lowest level, which was unfloored at the time. The second level or main level was entered at the top of the bank. Horses pulling huge loads of hay had easier access with the grade of the bank. The third floor was used as the “hay mow” which had a chute to send hay to the animals at the lowest level.

A unique feature is the octagonal tower which contains a windmill driven pump to draw water from a well below. The water was stored in the tower (around 1,000 gallons). The principal use of this water was to supply a fountain that watered the famous rose garden.

Erected by City of Westerville Parks and Recreation Department.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list.

Location. 40° 7.591′ N, 82° 56.862′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Annehurst East. It can be

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reached from Lindimore Way north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in the Everal Barn and Homestead within Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 N Cleveland Ave, 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: The Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); The Milk House (a few steps from this marker); The Carriage House (a few steps from this marker); The Hen House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Smoke House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Farmhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas C. Ullom (approx.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. The Bank Barn Marker

0.2 miles away); "The Crossing" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.

Also see . . . John W. Everal Farm Buildings (PDF). National Register nomination for the Bank Barn and related farm buildings, which were listed in 1975. (Prepared by Robert Price and Mary Alice Busick, Westerville Historical Society; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

The Bank Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

3. The Bank Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.