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

McKenzie House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

1. McKenzie House Marker, Side One

Inscription. The house at 208 E. Orchard Ave. sits on lot No. 5 of the Wright subdivision, the last addition to Floraville Hill in the late 1800s. It was built around 1882 in the imposing Second Empire style - often called the “high style” of the Victorian era. The first ones to own it, and its builders, were Mr. and Mrs. Elias Thompson.

In the late 1800s and all through the 20th century, the owners of this home make up a who's who of Lebanon history. There were businessmen like Bob Kaufman and John N. Oswald, Judge Milton Clark, Dr. Ed Blair and banker J.M. Hayner. For over 50 years, starting in 1968, it was the home of Joe and Winkie McKenzie.

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 1882.

Location. 39° 25.695′ N, 84° 12.334′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is on East Orchard Avenue west of South East Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 E Orchard Ave, 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

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of this marker: The Lot Wright House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orchards (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keever-Horn House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maple-Rackett House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Parshall-Runyan House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deardoff-West House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Broadway Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lebanon Station (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. General Charles Clark (was approx. ¼ mile 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.)

McKenzie House Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

2. McKenzie House Marker, Side Two

McKenzie House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024

3. McKenzie 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 432 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.