Fremont in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Albian Freeh Log House
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 23, 2025
1. Albian Freeh Log House Marker
This original log house last stood at the east end of Walnut Street here in Fremont. It had been built c. 1854-1861 by or for Albian Freeh, (great grandfather of Robert Etzel of Pine Street Fremont).
It was donated to the Agricultural Society in memory of Mrs. Charles R. (Elfreda) Hirt, by her son and daughters; Richard Hirt, Jean Smith And Dorothy Claus.
Reconstructed on this site in 1982 by Wayne D. Smith with the help and donations of friends and members of the society and fair board.
May it be preserved and enjoyed by future generations.
Erected by Wayne D. Smith.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 41° 21.496′ N, 83° 7.086′ W. Marker is in Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky County. It is at the intersection of Rawson Avenue and Haynes Street, on the right when traveling north on Rawson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 912 Rawson Ave, Fremont OH 43420, 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: Log Smoke House (a few steps from this marker); Raymond Hermes Log Barn (a few steps from this marker); Log Meeting House (within shouting distance
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Pontiac Conspiracy (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 23, 2025
2. Albian Freeh Log House Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 23, 2025
3. Albian Freeh Log House
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 23, 2025
4. Albian Freeh Log House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
