South Columbus in Groveport in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Historic Groveport

Photographed By Alex Krempasky, April 29, 2023

1. Historic Groveport Marker

Inscription.

Pioneers began to settle in the Groveport area around the year 1800. Subsequent growth was spurred by the opening of the Ohio Erie Canal, and, in 1847, the adjacent settlements of Rarey's Port and Wert's Grove merged to form the village of Groveport. The canal, which crossed Main Street immediately east of this marker, declined in importance as a commercial lifeline with the local arrival in 1868 of the faster and more flexible railroad system. By 1900, boat traffic on the canal ceased entirely. Traces of the canal bed are still visible throughout the area.

Erected 1995 by Village of Groveport and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 18-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 39° 51.082′ N, 82° 52.97′ W. Marker is in Groveport, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Crooked Alley on Main Street. The marker is just west of historic town hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groveport OH 43125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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distance of this marker. Groveport World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Rarey and "Cruiser" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport Log House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Groveport United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ohio and Erie Canal in Groveport / Scioto Valley Interurban (approx. ¼ mile away); Groveport Veterans' Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Ohio Military Hall of Fame Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groveport.

Regarding Historic Groveport. A canal remnant can be seen at the related marker below.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

2. Historic Groveport Marker

Historic Groveport Marker and Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

3. Historic Groveport Marker and Town Hall

Groveport Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 14, 2008

4. Groveport Town Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,148 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Alex Krempasky of Obetz, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture of canal bed traces. • Can you help?