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

Parshall-Runyan House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

1. Parshall-Runyan House Marker, Side One

Inscription. The house at 220 S. Mechanic St. was built by merchant William F. Parshall in 1848. It was bought by Judge J.A. Runyan in 1885. He and his wife moved in on Thanksgiving Day. For 45 years, it was their home. It was well known that visiting dignitaries to Lebanon were “most royally” entertained at the home of this beloved and trusted attorney.

During Lebanon's Centennial, in 1902, US Sen. Hanna and Ohio Gov. Nash dined here. In 1931, it was leased, and later bought, by Mrs. Hester Carr. She made it the East Orchard Nursing Home, “one of the leading institutions of its kind” in Ohio. In 2000. “the home” was sold, and once again became a beautiful single family dwelling.

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) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 39° 25.844′ N, 84° 12.425′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is on South Mechanic Street north of Wright Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 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: Deardoff-West House (within shouting distance of this marker); Keever-Horn House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maple-Rackett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lebanon Station (about 600 feet away); The Moore Inn (about 700 feet away); 1795 Beedle Log Cabim (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Orchards (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. General Charles Clark (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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

Parshall-Runyan House Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

2. Parshall-Runyan House Marker, Side Two

Parshall-Runyan House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

3. Parshall-Runyan 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 302 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.