Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tallman-G. Hathaway-Heffley House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Tallman-G. Hathaway-Heffley House Marker

Inscription. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.

Location. 39° 50.603′ N, 82° 48.347′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on North High Street north of West Waterloo Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 N High St, Canal Winchester OH 43110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leckner-Miller House (within shouting distance of this marker); Peoples Bank Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood Family Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Zarbaugh-Arnold House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peter Ehrenhart House and Shop (about 300 feet away); Game-Himrod House (about 300 feet away); The Interurban Depot (about 300 feet away); Phillip Game House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canal Winchester.

Regarding Tallman-G. Hathaway-Heffley House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the

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North High Street Historic District, which includes this property:

Architecturally and historically significant properties in the district include the Tallman-G. Hathaway-Heffley House which is one of the earliest documented houses in Canal Winchester, dating to the late 1830's. Significant details include its six over six light double hung windows, single door entry with sidelights and transom in the right bay of the three bay facade, and interior staircase. Beginning the pattern of merchant's residences along High Street early on, William Tallman owned a store on High Street at the canal in the 1840's and 1850's, and eventually became involved in the agricultural implement business. George Hathaway was a United Brethren circuit preacher and blacksmith, and James Heffley was pastor of the Reformed Church between 1860 and 1871, and then proprietor of The Times newspaper from 1876 to 1881. Continuing the tradition of the combined commercial building and residence, this house was purchased by Dr. Louis Saylor in 1919, who opened his veterinary office in the frame building attached on the north side. This part of the building is still in commercial use, now an exterminator's office. The building was remodeled in 1934 by the Huffman Bros., a local contracting firm, in a bungalow style, with the addition of dormers and front porch, although the earlier configuration
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Tallman-G. Hathaway-Heffley House Marker
is still apparent.

Also see . . . North High Street Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1989. (Prepared by Kathy Mast Kane; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Rev. James Heffley image. Click for full size.

History of Madison Township … ; George F. Bareis; via Google Books (Public Domain), circa 1902

3. Rev. James Heffley

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.