Lakeside in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Post Office
(Maxwell Hospitability House)
Lakeside Heritage Trail
| | Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
1. Post Office Marker
Between 1900 and 1921, Lakesiders came here for mail and deliveries.
Erected 2023 by Lakeside Heritage Society. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 41° 32.649′ N, 82° 44.996′ W. Marker is in Lakeside, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 Walnut Ave, Lakeside Marblehead OH 43440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Administration Building (a few steps from this marker); Carrie Barge Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Central/Hoover Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brick Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Abigail Tea Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Gill House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orchestra Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Richards House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeside.
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to the Lakeside Heritage Trail. One hundred
this page online
To enrich the quality of life for all people, to foster traditional Christian values, and to nurture relationships through opportunities for renewal and growth spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically while preserving Lakesides heritage.
With the new year, we welcome Lakesides 150th Anniversary a time to honor the past, celebrate the present and look to the future. This exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration connects us to the mission through enriching religious life programs, educational lectures, cultural arts performances and recreational activities. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
2. 18. Post Office. Then
Constructed on the NE corner of Walnut and 3rd in 1887 by Rev. Charles W. Taneyhill, this two-story large frame house features four gables and a wrap-around porch.
In 1901, the cottage was purchased by 26 year-old Daniel B. MacKenzie for his home with wife, Pearl. Dan added a small room on the north side of the house to serve as the post office during his tenure as Lakesides Postmaster from 1900 to 1921,
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
2. Post Office Marker
From 1921 to 1931 Dan operated a news stand and variety store on W. 2nd St., followed by ten years as assistant to Postmaster Dan Pokey. Ill health forced Mr. MacKenzies retirement and he died in 1953, ten weeks after Pearls death.
The house was purchased iin 1955 by Paul Maxwell. With his wife, Ada, he converted the single family home into a guest house with six bedrooms for rent in addition to their personal summer residence. The Maxwell Hospitality House was known for its gracious hospitality and beautiful flowers in the corner garden. The house and business were passed to their son, Cecil and wife Kathryn in 1967.
The Maxwell House was portrayed in the 2006 independent film Christmas at Maxwells and had its premier showing at Orchestra Hall.
Now
After 65 years, the Maxwell Hospitality House continues to greet summer guests with ownership by the third generation, Jeanne Maxwell Vaughan, who took over the guest house management from her parents in 2013. Some guests stay a few nights, a few weeks or throughout the season. Guests enjoy gathering on the round porch for meals, games, people-watching and conversation sometimes listening to the evening music drifting from open windows at Hoover Auditorium. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
