Oldest house in columbus?

[natertater84]

Does anyone know which house in Columbus still standing is the oldest? Just a curious Question?

[RER]

There are many older homes in downtown Columbus area. To pick which is the very oldest is a tough question. For example the present Columbus Visitor Reception building was built around 1864 by John V. Storey. The homes near and around 5th, 6th and Franklin and other places (brick) are very old. Go here to read about the John V. Storey house. Maybe, someone else on the boards might try to tackle that question. Thanks for asking.

Re: 1800's Life In Columbus & Bartholomew County
« Result #5 on 4/9/08 at 20:07 »

[natertater84]

Ok Hope someone might know Thanks!

[RER]

To: natertater84

Another old house built after 1864 was the house the present Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) is housed in at 524 Third Street. It is called the McEwen-Samuels-Marr House. The BCHS says this: "The house is named for the first three families who lived in the house, William and Mary Ann McEwen, David and Samuel Samuels and James and Mary Marr. William McEwen bought the land from the owners of the Liberty School and Meeting House for $150 in 1864."

So, the John V. Storey house (year 1864) which is older than that house still is the oldest so far. Most of the homes at far North Washington Street are not that old or even near that age.

The Columbus Youth Camp "Big House" was built in 1867 and lived in by Isaac Hart's family and Joseph Hart's and family. The house was sold to Mr. Q.G. Noblitt (Arvin Industry) in 1932, before Youth Camp was donated in 1935. It was recently renamed the Reeves Center.

If, you are interested in researching, go to the BCHS, and go up stairs to the Cline-Keller Library they have in the building. Then find the city directory dated 1865 and that might help. RER



natertater84 said:[quote]

Apr 4, 2009 21:17:59 GMT -5 natertater84 said:

Ok Hope someone might know Thanks!

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RER said:quote]There are many older homes in downtown Columbus area. To pick which is the very oldest is a tough question. For example the present Columbus Visitor Reception building was built around 1864 by John V. Storey. The homes near and around 5th, 6th and Franklin and other places (brick) are very old. Go here to read about the John V. Storey house. Maybe, someone else on the boards might try to tackle that question. Thanks for asking

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Posted by RER on 3/21/09 at 10:48
There are many older homes in downtown Columbus area. To pick which is the very oldest is a tough question. For example the present Columbus Visitor Reception building was built around 1864 by John V. Storey. The homes near and around 5th, 6th and Franklin and other places (brick) are very old. Go here to read about the John V. Storey house. Maybe, someone else on the boards might try to tackle that question. Thanks for asking.

Re: 1800's Life In Columbus & Bartholomew County
« Result #5 on 4/9/08 at 20:07 »

[lismith]

I recently purchased a Victorian home in Columbus. It isn't down town but is on 50N and was built in 1860. I am trying to find some history on it.