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

Interurban Railway

1904 - 1930

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 3, 2026

1. Interurban Railway Marker

Inscription. The interurban railway was an electric railway that was operated by the Scioto Valley Traction Company and provided service from Obetz Junction to Lancaster. The railway service was maintained until improved roads and affordable automobiles made the railway obsolete. The third rail provided electricity to the trollies on the line.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 39° 50.54′ N, 82° 48.334′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is at the intersection of South High Street and East Waterloo Street, on the right when traveling north on South High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 S High St, Canal Winchester OH 43110, 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 of this marker: A different marker also named Interurban Railway (a few steps from this marker); Canal Winchester and the Ohio and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Stradley Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The Interurban Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Peoples Bank Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Tallman-G. Hathaway-Heffley House

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Faith United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Leckner-Miller House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canal Winchester.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 3, 2026

2. Interurban Railway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.