Lima in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Macdonell House

Arts & Culture • Lima, OH

— Lima's Local History Hunt —

Macdonell House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 25, 2026

1. Macdonell House Marker

Inscription. Designed in 1893 by architect Frank M. Leech, the MacDonell house was home to Lima candy manufacturer Frank Banta and his wife, Mary. With its rich Shingle style, the MacDonell House bridges Lima's vibrant past with its present cultural identity. Because of careful preservation and restoration, the MacDonell House is a highlight of the Allen County museum. The Victorian mansion invites visitors to step back in time and experience Lima during the late 19th century.

Erected 2026 by America 250-Ohio Commission. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the America 250: Ohio Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 40° 44.41′ N, 84° 6.879′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. It is at the intersection of West Market Street and North Metcalf Street (Route 81), on the right when traveling west on West Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 632 W Market St, Lima OH 45801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

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: The MacDonnell House (a few steps from this marker); White House Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lima Cord And Sole Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Shay Engine 10 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hall Of Valor (about 300 feet away); Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. (about 300 feet away); Neon Plant (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lima.

Also see . . . Lima's Local History Hunt. (Submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

Macdonell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 25, 2026

2. Macdonell House

America 250-Ohio Commission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by America 250-Ohio Commission

3. America 250-Ohio Commission

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.