In 2021, the City of Columbus transferred ownership of the Harrison House and Sullivant Land office site to the Columbus Historical Society. The Harrison House, built in 1807, is used for small events, exhibits, and meetings. The Sullivant Land Office, built in 1822, has been restored to an early 1800s land office and is used for educational programming. The Columbus Historical Society Board has created the Friends of Franklinton Committee to ensure a Franklinton history focus at the site.
Harrison House
570 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
The Harrison House was built in 1807 by Colonel Robert Culbertson, a Revolutionary War veteran. Tradition says it was used by General William Henry Harrison when his Army of the Northwest was sporadically headquartered in Franklinton during the War of 1812.
Sullivant Land Office
13 North Gift Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
The Sullivant Land Office was built 1822, and was used briefly by Lucas Sullivant to sell lots in Franklinton. Sullivant originally settled Franklinton in 1797. It was the first non-native permanent settlement in Central Ohio.
Visiting the Harrison House & Sullivant Land Office
Interested in visiting the Harrison House or the Sullivant Land Office? The Columbus Historical Society hosts many public programs at these historic sites, many of which are free. Check out our upcoming programs to sign up! Interested in other opportunities to see these buildings or interested in hosting a meeting at the Harrison House? Please contact us at info@columbushistory.org. Parking for the Harrison House is available behind the Harrison House or along the street.
Support and Volunteer
You can financially support public programing and the restoration work being done at the Harrison House and Sullivant Land Office by sending a check to the Columbus Historical Society, 717 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222 or making a donation through PayPal.
Interested in volunteering at the Harrison House and Sullivant Land office with the restoration work or landscaping? Contact us at info@columbushistory.org.
