Lowrie Brothers in Whitehall in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Whitehall Tavern

The Historic National Road in Ohio

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

1. Whitehall Tavern Marker

Inscription. The National Road was built through central Ohio in the 1830’s. Robert Brotherton of White Hall, England, purchased 156 acres of land between Alum Creek and Big Walnut Creek in April 1838. This rural property became the site of “Ye Olde Whitehall Tavern.” It was a popular stagecoach stop that offered overnight lodging and refreshment to travelers on the National Road. Later in the 19th century this land and tavern were sold to Abram Doney. A small farming community developed along the National Road, and the name “Whitehall” was adopted. When Abram Doney’s son Samuel inherited the estate in 1910, he subdivided the land into one-acre lots known as “Old Whitehall.” (picture of tavern)

Erected 2015 by The Ohio National Road Association, Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list.

Location. 39° 57.38′ N, 82° 54.172′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Lowrie Brothers. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.

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Marker is just east of the intersection of East Main Street and Maplewood Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3574 East Main Street, Columbus OH 43213, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Livingston Heights Place / Dr. Roberto Villalon (1925-2008) (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Brief History of Eastmoor / Eastmoor Polo Field (approx. 1.1 miles away); Eastmoor (approx. 1.1 miles away); Columbus Depot (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 1.6 miles away); Holocaust Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); The National Road / The Interurban Electric Railway (approx. 1.6 miles away); Norton Field (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.

Additional commentary.
1. Update to Marker's Verbiage
Research completed after the Marker was fabricated indicates that it contains inaccurate information. The correct information can be found on the History tab of the website of the historical society: Whitehall Historical Society. Corrections to the marker itself will be forthcoming.
—Steve McLoughlin, Past President, Whitehall Historical Society
— Submitted May 19, 2024, by Whitehall Historical Society of Whitehall, Ohio.

Additional keywords.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

2. Whitehall Tavern Marker
Full view of marker
Old National Road

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

3. Whitehall Tavern Marker
Marker can be seen at a distance
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

4. Whitehall Tavern
The Whitehall Tavern was known by many names over the years, including Whitehall Farm, Ye Olde Whitehall Inn, Whitehall Tavern, and the Whitehall Motel. It was demolished in 1963. Sketch by Mary Morrison.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016

5. The Historic National Road in Ohio
The National Road, looking west, in front of the Whitehall Tavern site.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,623 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 30, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.