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

Groveport Log House

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

1. Groveport Log House Marker

Inscription. Built on Main Street, circa 1815, this two story log residence was later sided. In 1974 during new post office site preparation, the log structure was discovered and moved to present location along Ohio-Erie Canal route. In adjoining Groveport Cemetery a monument honors local resident, John S. Rarey (1828-1866), internationally known horse trainer and owner of famous horse, Cruiser.

Erected 1984 by Lillian Glendening in memory of her husband, Paul "Pete" and son, Paul William. Sponsored by The Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 11-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio and Erie Canal, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 39° 50.993′ N, 82° 53.126′ W. Marker is in Groveport, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. Marker is on Wilt Road, 0.1 miles west of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groveport OH 43125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Groveport United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Groveport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport Veterans' Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); John Rarey and "Cruiser" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ohio and Erie Canal in Groveport / Scioto Valley Interurban (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Ohio Military Hall of Fame Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groveport.

Regarding Groveport Log House. For more information about John Rarey, please see the John Rarey and "Cruiser" Marker in the Other nearby markers section.

Groveport Log House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

2. Groveport Log House and Marker

John S. Rarey Grave Marker in Adjoining Groveport Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

3. John S. Rarey Grave Marker in Adjoining Groveport Cemetery

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

4. John S. Rarey Grave Marker in Adjoining Groveport Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,200 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.