Franklinton in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Franklinton
Jacob Overdier Harrison House
— Sullivant Land Office —
Harrison House
570 West Broad Street
built circa 1807
General William
Henry Harrison's
troops stayed in this
House during the
War of 1812.
Sullivant Land
Office
Behind Overdier
Harrison House
built 1822
Lucas Sullivant,
Franklinton's
founder,
sold lots from this
office. It was moved
here from 714 West
Gay Street in 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812.
Location. 39° 57.625′ N, 83° 0.956′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Franklinton. Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street (U.S. 40) and North Gift Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street. This marker is situated on the north side of the Old National Road, several blocks west of the Scioto River, in an urban area just outside of the heart of downtown Columbus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 570 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Franklinton (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Franklinton (a few steps from this marker); The Harrison House (a few steps from this marker); Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station / Macklin Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Franklinton Cemetery Archaeology (approx. 0.3 miles away); In This Churchyard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Franklinton Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Soldiers Cross Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2016, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 7, 2016, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.