National Register of Historic Places

Groveport Town Hall Historic Group

Groveport, Franklin County, Ohio
Listed
July 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002067

About this property

The Groveport Town Hall Historic Group is a group of historic buildings located in Groveport, Ohio. It includes the Groveport Town Hall, Faulhaber-Fornshell residence, and the Rarey-Giehl residence. Built in c. 1840 and 1878, the group was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1978. The first of the Historic Group buildings to be constructed was the Rarey-Giehl residence, sometime around 1840. Groveport Town Hall was constructed in 1876, followed by the Faulhaber-Fornshell residence in 1878. Groveport Town Hall is three stories high and incorporates High Victorian Italianate architecture. Town Hall was constructed in a joint project between what was then the Village of Groveport, Madison Township, and two local lodges. The land on which Town Hall currently sits was sold to the Village of Groveport in 1857 by William H. Rarey.

Location

628, 632 Main and Main and Front Sts.
Groveport, Franklin County, Ohio
39.85146, -82.88244

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Groveport Town Hall Historic Group listed on the National Register?

Groveport Town Hall Historic Group was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Groveport Town Hall Historic Group?

Groveport Town Hall Historic Group is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Groveport Town Hall Historic Group?

The period of significance for Groveport Town Hall Historic Group is recorded as the industrial era.

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