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. It 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.
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 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); Towers Hall (about 400 feet away); Civil War (about 500 feet away); United Brethren Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.
Regarding The Home of Benjamin R. Hanby. The Hanby house is now a museum about the Hanbys.
Also see . . .
this page online
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 Craig Doda, April 3, 2026
2. The Home of Benjamin R. Hanby
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 12, 2008
3. Hanby Home and Marker
The marker is in profile on the front lawn to the right of the steps. This photo was taken before the house was repainted.
via Wikipedia, unknown
4. Benjamin R. Hanby
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,388 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 13, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
