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

Home Site of Henry Howe — Historian

1816 — 1893

Home Site of Henry Howe Marker image. Click for full size.

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

1. Home Site of Henry Howe Marker

close up; showing text

Inscription. Click to hear the 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. George Bellows / Roy Lichtenstein (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wesley Chapel Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Elijah Pierce (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus Main Library / Judge Noah Swayne Home

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

2. Home Site of Henry Howe Marker

full view of marker, on wall of Church

(approx. 0.2 miles away); James Thurber (approx. ¼ mile away); Donn Vickers Gazebo in Thurber Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Deaf School Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Topiary Garden (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

3. Home Site of Henry Howe Marker

marker as seen from 9th Street

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

4. Home Site of Henry Howe Marker

the Church sign

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

5. Home Site of Henry Howe Marker

the Church, from the west, looking east; marker is on the other side of the building

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 205 times since then. 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.