South Columbus in Groveport in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Groveport Log House

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

1. Groveport Log House Marker

Inscription.
Built on Main Street, circa 1815, this two story log residence was later sided. In 1974 during new post office site preparation, the log structure was discovered and moved to present location along Ohio-Erie Canal route. In adjoining Groveport Cemetery a monument honors local resident, John S. Rarey (1828-1866), internationally known horse trainer and owner of famous horse, Cruiser.

Erected 1984 by Lillian Glendening in memory of her husband, Paul "Pete" and son, Paul William. Sponsored by The Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 11-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio and Erie Canal, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 39° 50.982′ N, 82° 53.131′ W. Marker is in Groveport, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is on Wilt Road 0.1 miles west of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groveport OH 43125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

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: Beginnings And Endings (within shouting distance of this marker); Sharp's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Groveport United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport - 1847 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Groveport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport - Canal Animal Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Downtown Groveport (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groveport.

Regarding Groveport Log House. For more information about John Rarey, please see the John Rarey and "Cruiser" Marker in the Other nearby markers section.

Groveport Log House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

2. Groveport Log House and Marker

National Register of Historic Places plaque for the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 3, 2026

3. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the house

John S. Rarey Grave Marker in Adjoining Groveport Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

4. John S. Rarey Grave Marker in Adjoining Groveport Cemetery

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

5. John S. Rarey Grave Marker in Adjoining Groveport Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,775 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on April 4, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.