Warren in Trumbull County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Perkins House

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2022

1. Perkins House Marker

Inscription. This ornate Victorian/Italianate house was constructed in 1871 as the home of Henry Bishop Perkins, Sr., a civic, business, and political leader of the Western Reserve. During the 19th and early 20th century political figures such as U.S. Grant, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison and William McKinley were visitors to this house.

Erected 1978 by City of Warren and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 1-78.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant, the Former U.S. Presidents: #19 Rutherford B. Hayes, the Former U.S. Presidents: #20 James A. Garfield, the Former U.S. Presidents: #23 Benjamin Harrison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 41° 14.311′ N, 80° 49.308′ W. Marker is in Warren, Ohio, in Trumbull County. Marker is on Mahoning Avenue, 0.3 miles north of West Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at Warren City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren OH 44483, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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of this marker. Welcome To Millionaires Row (a few steps from this marker); Kinsman House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Leicester King / The Underground Railroad on the Warren-Ashtabula Turnpike (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harriet Taylor Upton House (about 400 feet away); Trumbull County Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Trumbull County Middle East Conflicts Memorial (about 500 feet away); Trumbull County Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 19, 2013

2. Perkins House Marker

This is a photo of the marker prior to its restoration.

Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 19, 2013

3. Perkins House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.