Franklinton
Founded by Lucas Sullivant in 1797; the first settlement in the Scioto Valley north of Chillicothe and in Franklin County.
County Seat 1803-24
Annexed to Columbus 1870
[Attached to the building is a National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 Marker. See picture 2 below]:
Franklinton
Founded by Lucas Sullivant
Site of War of 1812 Encampment
General William Henry Harrison, Commander
Land Office and "Harrison House"
NSUS Daughters of 1812 - Ohio
1983-1987
Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (U.S. 40) and Gift Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
