Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Home of Benjamin R. Hanby
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
1. The Home of Benjamin R. Hanby Marker
Here Hanby composed the famous ballad “Darling Nellie Gray.” Visitors welcome.
Erected by The Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 7.564′ N, 82° 56.25′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 W Main St, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Westerville Society (a few steps from this marker); William Hanby, Freedom Crusader (a few steps from this marker); Hanby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Darling Nelly Gray (within shouting distance of this marker); Otterbein College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Benjamin R. Hanby (about 700 feet away); Temperance Row Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Heritage Green Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.
Regarding The Home of Benjamin R. Hanby. The Hanby house is
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Benjamin Hanby. Wikipedia entry:
an American composer, educator, pastor, and abolitionist. (Submitted on January 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Nelly Gray (song). Wikipedia entry:
"Darling Nelly Gray" is a 19th century anti-slavery ballad written and composed by Benjamin Hanby in 1856. It is written as from the point of view of an African-American male slave in Kentucky whose sweetheart has been taken away by slave-owners.(Submitted on July 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Hanby House
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
2. Hanby Home and Marker
Marker is in profile, on the front lawn to the right of the steps.
via Wikipedia, unknown
3. Benjamin R. Hanby
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,085 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
