Stoner House : Marker #46-25
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N 40° 07.356 W 082° 55.828
17T E 335505 N 4443150
Located on S. State St. (SR 3) in Westerville.
Waymark Code: WM1DNW
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2007
Views: 35
The Stoner House, built circa 1852 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 Westerville transporting passengers who spent the night in this building. Runaway slaves were brought to this location in the luggage compartment of Stoner's stagecoach and hidden in the cellar until they could be transported further north on their journey to Canada and freedom.
Marker Number: 46-25
County: Franklin
Significance of Location: Building or House
Bicentenial Mark: yes
Website address: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
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