Remarkable Ohio

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Below is a complete listing of all Ohio Historical Markers. To find a detailed marker listing including text, photographs, and locations, click on a county below. Our listing is updated by the markers program as new markers are installed and older markers are reported damaged or missing.

ALERT: There are two markers numbered 11-25 in Franklin County. The other is 'Hannah Neil Mission and Home to the Friendless.'

11-25 Groveport Log House

Side A: Built on Main Street, circa 1815, this two story log residence was later sided. In 1974 during new post office site preparation, the log structure was discovered and moved to present location along Ohio-Erie Canal route. In adjoining Groveport Cemetery a monument honors local resident, John S. Rarey (1828-1866), internationally known horse trainer and owner of famous horse, Cruiser.
Side B: Same
Sponsors: Given by Lillian Glendening in memory of her husband, Paul “Pete” and son, Paul William. Sponsored by The Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society and The Ohio Historical Society.
Address: 551 Wirt Road, 
Groveport, 
OH, 
43125
Location: Located in the Groveport Heritage Park on Wirt Road
Latitude: 39.8497160
Longitude: -82.8855710