Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Madison Grange No. 194 and Shop
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024
1. Madison Grange No. 194 and Shop Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 39° 50.695′ N, 82° 48.32′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and West Alley, on the right when traveling north on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 N High 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: Canal Winchester (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Alfred Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillip Game House (within shouting distance of this marker); Prentiss School No. 8 (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Ehrenhart House and Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zarbaugh-Arnold House
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Regarding Madison Grange No. 194 and Shop. Excerpts from the National Register nomination for the North High Street Historic District, which includes this property:
Buildings of a commercial nature include the Madison Grange #194 and Shop, constructed in 1874 The grange is a two story brick building of rectangular plan. The gable roof has a projecting cornice and two interior brick chimneys and the ridge is perpendicular to the street. The windows are two over two light double hung with plain cutstone lug sill and lintels. The brick has "nu-bricking" on it and the commercial storefront has been altered with brick infill and newer windows. There are two single door entries on the south elevation and a few rear window openings which have original louvered shutters.
The Grange is significant as a social resource, serving as a meeting hall. Its first floor was in commercial use.
Madison Grange No. 194 was chartered on March 23, 1874. It initially met in the Samuel Bartlit building before erecting this building.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024
2. Madison Grange No. 194 and Shop Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
