McDannald Pioneer Homestead

McDannald Pioneer Homestead is an Ohio historical marker in Franklin County.

Franklin County · 5847 Sunbury Road, Westerville, OH, 43082 -- Access is by using Sunbury Service Road to reach Sunbury Road W. Marker is on the S end of Sunbury Road W.

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Side A: This brick home was built in 1856 by John McDannald, son of Samuel and Bell (Craig) McDannald who came from Virginia in 1813. The McDannalds were prominent in the development of Blendon Township, The Central College of Ohio, and The Central College Presbyterian Church. This house served as one station on the Ohio Underground Railroad. Side B: Same

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Marker data: Ohio Historical Markers program, Ohio History Connection (Remarkable Ohio)

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