Columbiana in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Log House Museum
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 15, 2006
1. Log House Museum Marker
Joshua Dixon selected this site in 1805 as the center for Columbiana. The first local post office, established at this museum location in 1809, pioneered free mail delivery in 1837.
The museum, an early log home in the village, was moved here and restored in 1975 by community effort for use as a museum and Bicentennial headquarters. The annex was built in 1978.
Erected 1983 by Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 8-15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 40° 53.326′ N, 80° 41.608′ W. Marker is in Columbiana, Ohio, in Columbiana County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Ohio Route 164) and East Park Avenue (Ohio Route 344) on North Main Street. It is on the northeast corner of the traffic circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 East Park Avenue, Columbiana OH 44408, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Town Hall Fire Bell (a few steps from this marker); Firestone Homestead 1828
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Photographed By J. J. Prats
2. Log House Museum and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,260 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
