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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8HA_william-hanby-freedom-crusader_Westerville-OH.html
Bishop William Hanby, (1807-1880) courageous and of strong convictions, publicly voiced his scorn at a law that made it a felony to give food to a hungry slave, or shelter to a friendless man. From pulpit, platform, and workbench he condemned the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM64N_blendon-presbyterian-church_Westerville-OH.html
On this site the Blendon Presbyterian Church held services from 1830 to 1865 on land donated by Edward Phelps to the Blendon Township Trustees for church purposes.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM64H_first-blendon-presbyterian-church_Westerville-OH.html
On this site in 1829 the Presbyterians of Blendon Township built their first church. The land was donated by Timothy Lee for "church and burial" purposes. The Reverend Ebenezer Washburn, buried here, was the first minister. The church was destroye…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5SX_otterbein-college_Westerville-OH.html
This historic college opened in1847 as Oterbein University of Ohio, named for Philip William Otterbein (1726-1813), a founder of the Church of the Brethren in Christ. The church later merged with the Evangelical Church to become the United Methodi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5SV_in-memory-of-benjamin-r-hanby_Westerville-OH.html
In memory of Benjamin R. Hanby (Otterbein College Class of 1858) whose Christmas song, "Up on the House Top" was first given to the world December, 1864.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5ST_the-home-of-benjamin-r-hanby_Westerville-OH.html
Here Hanby composed the famous ballad "Darling Nellie Gray." Visitors welcome.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5SP_stoner-house_Westerville-OH.html
The Stoner House, built circa 1862 on a natural spring thought to have medicinal properties, served as an inn, tavern, and spa, and as a hiding place for runaway slaves. George Stoner, owner and operator, drove the stagecoach from Columbus to West…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5S7_westerville_Westerville-OH.html
This building and grounds were the national headquarters of the Anti-Saloon League of America after September 14 1909. The American Issue Publishing Co. and the Temperance Education Foundation were also headquartered here. The work of these organi…
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