Franklinton in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In This Churchyard
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
1. In This Churchyard marker
(side A)
In this churchyard stood the first church of the community, The First Presbyterian Church, built and presented to the congregation in 1811 by Lucas Sullivant.
Here in this plot of ground, which he gave to the pioneers, he was buried, and later removed to Green Lawn Cemetery.
(side B)
In memory of the Pioneers and Lucas Sullivant, founder of Franklinton, later called Columbus, 1797.
Erected 1931 by West Side Board of Trade Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 39° 57.767′ N, 83° 1.326′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Franklinton. It can be reached from the intersection of North Davis Avenue and River Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in the Old Franklinton Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 778 River Street, Columbus OH 43222, 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: Old Franklinton Cemetery Archaeology (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Franklinton Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Lucas Sullivant Home Site (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
2. In This Churchyard marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
3. In This Churchyard marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
4. “In This Churchyard
” Marker
the marker, an obelisk, can be seen in full view. The first inscription is on the North side, the second on the South.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 4, 2015
5. “In This Churchyard
” Marker
marker can be seen at a distance, through the River Street gate
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
