Franklinton in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Franklinton
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010
1. Franklinton Marker
Founded by Lucas Sullivant
Site of War of 1812 Encampment
General William Henry Harrison, Commander
Land Office and "Harrison House"
NSUS Daughters of 1812 - Ohio
1983-1987
Erected by NSUS Daughters of 1812 - Ohio.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 57.628′ N, 83° 0.95′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Franklinton. It is at the intersection of West Broad Street (U.S. 40) and North Gift Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street. This historical marker is affixed to the front side of the "Harrison House," very near the southeast corner of the structure. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 570 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. 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 Harrison House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Franklinton (a few steps from this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Headquarters of General William H. Harrison (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Lucas Sullivant Home Site (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. During the War of 1812, in the year 1813, this historical marker was located at the site not only of a military encampment, but also of the Headquarters of General William H. Harrison. It is strategically located at the southern end of the Harrison Military Road which ran north, partially along the Scioto - Sandusky Indian Trail, all the way to the mouth of the Portage River, where it empties into Lake Erie.
Related markers.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010
2. Franklinton Marker
Close-up view of the historical marker affixed to the front, outside wall of the "Harrison House."
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010
3. Franklinton Marker
View looking west, along the north side of West Broad Street, of the historical marker affixed to the front of the "Harrison House" as seen when looking at the southeast corner of the structure.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, September 18, 2010
4. Franklinton Marker
View of the southeast corner of the "Harrison House" as seen from the intersection of West Broad Street and North Gift Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,023 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
