Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
C.P. Rees House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024
1. C.P. Rees House Marker
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 1835.
Location. 39° 50.668′ N, 82° 48.45′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of West Mound Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on West Mound Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 W Mound St, Canal Winchester OH 43110, 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: David's Evangelical Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Carty-Tussing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Berry-Shade House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Game-Himrod House (about 400 feet away); Phillip Game House (about 500 feet away); Prentiss School No. 8 (about 500 feet away); Zarbaugh-Arnold House (about 500 feet away); Canal Winchester (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canal Winchester.
Regarding C.P. Rees House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the West
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Buildings of primary architectural significance include the C.P. Rees House, the oldest house on the street. Before platting in 1870 and 1876, the north side of West Mound Street was two farms. The Rees House, built c. 1835, is one of the two original farm houses. It is a brick two story house of a Side Hallway plan which is double pile.
Also see . . . West Mound Street Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1988. (Prepared by Kathy Mast Kane; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024
2. C.P. Rees House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
