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

Franklinton

Jacob Overdier Harrison House

— Sullivant Land Office —

Franklinton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2016

1. Franklinton Marker

View of the marker, looking south.

Inscription.
Jacob Overdier
Harrison House

570 West Broad Street
built circa 1807

General William
Henry Harrison's
troops stayed in this
House during the
War of 1812.

Sullivant Land
Office
Behind Overdier
Harrison House
built 1822

Lucas Sullivant,
Franklinton's
founder,
sold lots from this
office. It was moved
here from 714 West
Gay Street in 1983.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812.

Location. 39° 57.625′ N, 83° 0.956′ 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 marker is situated on the north side of the Old National Road, several blocks west of the Scioto River, in an urban area just outside of the heart of downtown Columbus. 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: A different marker also named Franklinton (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Franklinton

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(a few steps from this marker); The Harrison House (a few steps from this marker); Carol J. Stewart (a few steps from this marker); Jubilee 2000 Doors (within shouting distance of this marker); Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station / Macklin Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Franklinton Cemetery Archaeology (approx. 0.3 miles away); In This Churchyard (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Other markers no longer nearby. Headquarters of General William H. Harrison (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Lucas Sullivant Home Site (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2016

2. Franklinton Marker

Close-up view of the text on the marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2016

3. Franklinton Marker

View of the marker looking west along West Broad Street.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2016

4. Franklinton Marker

View of the marker looking east along West Broad Street, towards downtown Columbus.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2016

5. Franklinton Marker

View of the marker, situated near the northwest corner of the intersection of West Broad and Gift Streets, and in front of the historic "Harrison House." Note the plaque on the northwest front corner of the house.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 6, 2016

6. Franklinton Marker

Close-up view of the plaque on the "Harrison House."

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2016, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 7, 2016, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.