Lima in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2010
1. Historic House Marker
Erected in 1852 of handsome bricks, this house, still occupied in 1976, is one of Lima's oldest landmarks. Situated on part of Outlot No. Two of the original city addition, the residence now fronts Central Ave., known as Tanner Ave., before 1897. Chain of title appears in abstract on record at Allen County Museum. Designated a Bicentennial Landmark by the Lima Board of Realtors.
Erected 1976 by Lima Board of Realtors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 40° 44.49′ N, 84° 6.124′ W. Marker is in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County. It is at the intersection of Central Avenue (Ohio Route 309) and High Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 E High Street, Lima OH 45801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Lima's First Cemetery and burial place of Pvt. Elijah Stites 1758-1843 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Lima's First Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Interurban Era (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Interurban Era (about 500 feet away); The Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Faurot Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Faurot Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bessie Crayton's Road to the 19th Amendment (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lima.
Regarding Historic House. Home of Fisher, Vandermark and Fisher, Attorneys at Law (as of early 2010).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2010
2. Historic House and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2010
3. Historic House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2010
4. Historic House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,838 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
