Old Log Post Office

The Old Log Post Office is a two-story wooden building in Franklin, Ohio, with a general store on the ground floor and the postmaster's living space upstairs. The structure shows how postal and commercial operations were integrated into a single building during early American times.

President Thomas Jefferson appointed John N. C. Schenck as the first postmaster in 1805, and he remained in that position until 1829. This appointment marked when the federal government established postal service in this Ohio settlement.

The building shows how people in early Ohio mixed commerce with community service, as the postmaster's family lived and worked in the same space. The general store section reflects how postal operations were part of larger village life rather than separate institutions.

The museum opens on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm during the warmer months from May through October with no admission fee. Visitors should plan their visit accordingly, as hours are limited to one day per week during the visiting season.

The building was moved to its current location at 475 South River Street in 1974 and stands as the oldest known structure in Franklin. It ranks among the first four post offices ever built in Warren County.

Location: Ohio

Location: Franklin

GPS coordinates: 39.56028,-84.30417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41