Marker #44-25 : Orange Johnson House / Same

Orange Johnson House uploaded by Ohio Historical Society
This house was purchased by Orange and Achsa Johnson in 1816. Orange Johnson came from Connecticut as a comb maker; he became a farmer, landowner, turnpike commissioner, paymaster for the militia, banker, and railroad stockholder. In 1819 the Federal style addition was constructed on the west side of the pioneer house, and the Johnsons continued to live here until 1863 (AL06577).

Name	User	Date
Orange Johnson House looking north on High St.	elliotsagert	01-28-06
Orange Johnson House	elliotsagert	01-28-06
Orange Johnson House	GHamilton	05-20-06
Orange Johnson House	GHamilton	05-20-06
Orange Johnson House	Ohio Historical Society	01-24-06

Side A : "Orange Johnson House"

The original pioneer structure of this house was built by Arora Buttles in 1811. It was purchased by Orange and Achsa Johnson in 1816. Orange Johnson came from Connecticut as a comb maker; he became a farmer, landowner, turnpike commissioner, paymaster for the militia, banker, and railroad stockholder. In 1819 the Federal style addition was constructed on the west side of the pioneer house, and the Johnsons continued to live here until 1863. Restored and owned by the Worthington Historical Society.

Side B : "Same"

Same

Latitude / Longitude

40.0937 ° / -83.0176 ° - Map Marker

Address

956 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
Franklin County

Location Directions

956 High Street

Keywords

Houses

Categories

Architecture

Sponsor(s)

Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Worthington Historical Society, and The Ohio Historical Society

Year

2002