Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Home Site of Henry Howe — Historian
1816 — 1893
Inscription.
He preserved for posterity the story
of the brave men and women who founded
this great state. He traveled Ohio in
1846 and again in 1886 and twice published his
Howe’s Historical Collections of Ohio
Erected 1959 by Franklin County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education.
Location. 39° 57.853′ N, 82° 59.321′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of North 9th Street and Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling north on North 9th Street. marker is on the east wall of the First Congregational Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 444 East Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington Gladden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Bellows / Roy Lichtenstein (about 400 feet away); Wesley Chapel Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Elijah Pierce (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus Main Library / Judge Noah Swayne Home
(approx. 0.2 miles away); James Thurber (approx. ¼ mile away); Donn Vickers Gazebo in Thurber Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Deaf School Park Topiary Garden: 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Ile de la Grande Jatte' (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.