Franklinton in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lucas Sullivant Home Site
now a part of the City of Columbus
This tribute to his worth as man and citizen is erected by the Franklin County Pioneer Association in 1927
Rededicated by The Franklin County Historical Society April 30, 1953
One hundred and fiftieth birthday of Ohio and Franklin County
Erected 1927 by Franklin County Pioneer Association and 1953 by the Franklin County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1953.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 57.59′ N, 83° 1.138′ W. Marker was in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It was in Franklinton. Marker was at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 40) and West Innerbelt (State Route 315), on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Columbus OH 43204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Franklinton (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Franklinton (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Franklinton (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Harrison House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Franklinton Cemetery Archaeology (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Franklinton Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); In This Churchyard (approx. ¼ mile away); Council Site Between William Henry Harrison and Indians (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Also see . . . Tablets and stone monument smashed by car. A car crashed into the marker around 18 months ago, completely destroying its rock display, however the plaques were rescued from the crumbled rocks. There are hopes to put something back after development of the site. (Submitted on July 20, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,887 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.