John Sherman Birthplace

John Sherman Birthplace

Front of the house
Location 137 E. Main St., Lancaster, Ohio
Coordinates 39°42′50″N 82°36′02″W / 39.71394°N 82.6005°W / 39.71394; -82.6005Coordinates: 39°42′50″N 82°36′02″W / 39.71394°N 82.6005°W / 39.71394; -82.6005
Built 1823
NRHP Reference # 66000609
Significant dates
Added to NRHP October 15, 1966[1]
Designated NHL January 29, 1964[2]

Sherman Birthplace, also known as Sherman House Museum is a site in Lancaster, Ohio significant for its association with birth and life of U.S. senator John Sherman and the life of one of his older brothers, William T. Sherman, a Union general in the American Civil War.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964.[2][3]

The house is located at 137 E. Main St. in Lancaster, and is operated as a historic house museum by the Fairfield Heritage Association. Public tours are offered seasonally.[4]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2007-01-23). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "Sherman Birthplace". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
  3. ↑ Joseph S. Mendinghall, Cecil McKithan and William Birdsell (January 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination:" (pdf). National Park Service. and Accompanying three photos, exterior, from 1975 (32 KB)
  4. ↑ "Homepage". Fairfield Heritage Association. Retrieved 23 November 2014.


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