London in Madison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jonathan Alder Cabin 1806
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026
1. Jonathan Alder Cabin 1806 Marker
Erected 1992 by Captain Francis Drake Chapter National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 39° 53.467′ N, 83° 26.144′ W. Marker is in London, Ohio, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of East High Street and Channing Drive, on the right when traveling east on East High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 260 E High St, London OH 43140, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: Alder Cabin (here, next to this marker); Corner Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); London (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); London High School Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. Ύ mile away); Madison County Veterans War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); War Savings Stamps (approx. 0.8 miles away); Madison County World War Roll of Honor (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026
2. Jonathan Alder Cabin 1806 Marker
Marker is on right side of door on the ground.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
