Historical Markers

Historical MarkersOhio’s Historical Society website allows you to explore markers throughout the state. http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/remarkable_ohio/search_markers_01.cfm

Historical Markers• Recall events that have made a significant

contribution to history• Recognize persons who have made significant

contributions to history• Embody and yield information important in

prehistory or history• Reflect the diversity of persons or groups who

have made distinctive and significant contributions to history

• Embody characteristics distinctive to state’s physical or natural history

• Represent popular stories or myths which are significant to history and culture.

Marker #16-9

Elisha Morgan Farm Mansion

How to Find

#16-9

Elisha Morgan purchased 48.6 acres in Fairfield Township—part of the Symmes Purchase—in 1817. The Farm Mansion was built shortly after he settled the land. The house incorporates two architectural styles prevalent in southwest Ohio in the nineteenth century. The original front portion is an example of Federal style architecture while the 1858 rear addition represents the Greek Revival style. Built earlier than most farmsteads in the township, the Mansion is a rare example of an early farmhouse that has survived despite suburban development. The Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Latitude / Longitude39.311387 ° / -84.50364 °

6181 Ross Road Fairfield, OH 45014

Butler County

Elisha Morgan purchased 48.6 acres in Fairfield Township, part of the Symmes Purchase, in 1817. The Farm Mansion was built shortly after he settled the land. The house incorporates two prevalent architectural styles in southwest Ohio in the nineteenth century. The original front portion is an example of Federal style architecture while the 1858 rear addition represents the Greek Revival style. Built earlier than most farmsteads in the township, the Mansion is a rare example of an early farmhouse that has survived despite suburban development. The Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.