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

First Blendon Presbyterian Church

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

1. First Blendon Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.
On this site in 1829 the Presbyterians of Blendon Township built their first church. The land was donated by Timothy Lee for “church and burial” purposes. The Reverend Ebenezer Washburn, buried here, was the first minister. The church was destroyed one week after its dedication in an apparent act of arson.

Erected 1976 by the William Goldsmith family, Blendon Township Trustees, Blendon Bicentennial Commission, and The Ohio Historical Society; on July 4th. (Marker Number 6-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 40° 5.717′ N, 82° 54.3′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It can be reached from the intersection of Dempsey Road and Hempstead Road. It is at Blendon Central Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Edward Phelps (a few steps from this marker); This Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Blendon Township's Early Presbyterian Churches and Church Bell (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Phelps Acre Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blendon Central Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Blendon Township War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Squire's Glen Farm (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Flag Pole (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Blendon Presbyterian Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Blendon Church Bell (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Blendon Central Cemetery. Blendon Township website entry (Submitted on January 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

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

2. First Blendon Presbyterian Church Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2009

3. First Blendon Presbyterian Church Marker

Rev Washburn grave marker second stone to right of historical marker, with US flag.

Rev. Ebenezer Washburn Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2009

4. Rev. Ebenezer Washburn Grave Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.