Home Site of Henry Howe — Historian

1816 — 1893

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

1. Home Site of Henry Howe Marker

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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.
 
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 (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Thurber (approx. ¼ mile away); Donn Vickers Gazebo in Thurber Park

By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016

2. Home Site of Henry Howe Marker

full view of marker, on wall of Church

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