Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Maple-Rackett House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

1. Maple-Rackett House Marker, Side One

Inscription. The house at 229 S. Mechanic St. is one of the oldest structures still standing in Lebanon. It was built in the Federal style around 1808 by Richard S. Thomas. An early town lawyer, he served as a state senator from 1806 to 1808. The house was initially a farmhouse south of Lebanon and was not part of town until March 1862.

In 1870, it was bought by Dr. D. T. D. Dyche, a local dentist. After his daughter married W. Chester Maple it was their home. It stayed in the family almost 100 years. In June 1967, the William D. and Jean M. Rackett family purchased it. Part of Lebanon's Floraville Historic District, the home was added to the National Register in October 1984.

Erected by Lebanon Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 39° 25.807′ N, 84° 12.438′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is on South Mechanic Street north of Wright Avenue,

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on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 S Mechanic St, Lebanon OH 45036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati

and in the Miami Valley.

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: Keever-Horn House (a few steps from this marker); Parshall-Runyan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Deardoff-West House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Broadway Bridge (about 500 feet away); The Orchards (about 700 feet away); The Lebanon Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); McKenzie House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Moore Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Another marker is no longer nearby.

Maple-Rackett House Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

2. Maple-Rackett House Marker, Side Two

General Charles Clark (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Floraville Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1984. (Via National Archives) (Submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Maple-Rackett House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

3. Maple-Rackett House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.