Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Stoner House

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

1. Stoner House Marker

Inscription. The Stoner House, built circa 1862 on a natural spring thought to have medicinal properties, served as an inn, tavern, and spa, and as a hiding place for runaway slaves. George Stoner, owner and operator, drove the stagecoach from Columbus to Westerville transporting passengers who spend the night in this building. Runaway slaves were brought to this location in the luggage compartment of Stoner’s stagecoach and hidden in the cellar until they could be transported further north on their journey to Canada and freedom.

Erected 2003 by the Ohio Bicentennial Commission, the P&G Fund, The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 46-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 40° 7.351′ N, 82° 55.83′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is on South State Street (Ohio Route 3) south of Plum Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 S State St, Westerville OH 43081, 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

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marker: Uptown Westerville Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Blendon Masonic Lodge 339 (within shouting distance of this marker); This Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Agnes Meyer Driscoll (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerville (within shouting distance of this marker); Anti-Saloon League Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); Westerville Medical Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westerville High School (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.

Additional keywords. The Underground Railroad

Stoner House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008

2. Stoner House and Marker

Stoner House from opposite side of street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alex Krempasky, March 21, 2023

3. Stoner House from opposite side of street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,203 times since then and 231 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Alex Krempasky of Obetz, Ohio.