On Main Street (Ohio Route 7) 0.1 miles north of Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
Side A
Darrow Octagon House
This eight-sided house reflects a widespread pre-Civil War architectural fad. Promoted by phrenologist Orson S. Fowler in his 1848 book A Home for All as a way to "bring comfortable homes within the reach . . . — — Map (db m121479) HM
On Williamsfield-Kinsman Road (County Route 277) at Church Street (Route 270), on the right when traveling north on Williamsfield-Kinsman Road.
A native of Long Island
A soldier in the Revolution and the first that emigrated with his family from Connecticut to this place in 1802. To the end of life he set an example of industry and economy. Served his generation by the will of God and . . . — — Map (db m279036) WM
On Ohio Route 5 at Route 7, on the left when traveling east on Ohio Route 5.
Side A
The township of Kinsman was purchased by John Kinsman of Lisbon, Connecticut, in 1799 from the Connecticut Land Company. Kinsman has been the home of many notable citizens, some of whom include: Philip P. Bliss (1838-1876) and James . . . — — Map (db m121478) HM
