Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ferguson House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
1. Ferguson House Marker (Side A)
Side A:
This house sits on lot No. 29 in the original 1802 plat of Lebanon. In 1805 the land was bought by William Ferguson, the town's first postmaster. Ferguson owned the Indian Chief Tavern. This inn was located one block to the west where the City Building's parking lot is today. Lot No. 29 remained Ferguson's until his death in 1831.
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Side B:
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The west side of lot No. 29 was sold in 1856. Four years later, this house was built in the Gothic Revival architectural variation known as Carpenter Gothic. The cottage's steep gables with their gingerbread bargeboard typify this mid-1800s style. The alley to the west is one of four that divided Lebanon's original 100 lots.
Erected by Lebanon Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 39° 25.994′ N, 84° 12.357′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on Main Street (Ohio Route 123), on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Van Sickle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bundy House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); I.O.O.F. Temple (about 400 feet away); The Wood Building (about 500 feet away); The Town Plat / The Tharp House (about 600 feet away); Herb's Place (about 600 feet away); The Harner Sisters (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
2. Ferguson House Marker (Side B)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
3. Ferguson House and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
4. Ferguson House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
