Gen. William Henry Harrison Headquarters

This Federal-style brick residence was constructed in 1807 by Jacob Oberdier and represents one of only twelve remaining early brick structures from the original Franklinton settlement.

General William Henry Harrison utilized this house as his military headquarters from 1813 to 1814 during the War of 1812, making it the only remaining Ohio structure associated with the future ninth President of the United States.

The building exemplifies Federal architecture with symmetric design elements and classic detailing that reflects early American architectural trends and domestic environments of notable historical figures from the early 19th century.

Located at 570 West Broad Street and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972, the property is currently maintained by the Franklin County Historical & Genealogical Society and serves as an educational resource for visitors.

During the Civil War era, Confederate spy A.J. Marlowe resided in this house while gathering intelligence from nearby Camp Chase, adding an intriguing espionage chapter to its already rich military history.

Location: Columbus

Architectural style: Federal architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.96053,-83.01591

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:19