Harrison, Gen. William Henry, Headquarters
Also known as: Oberdier,Jacob,House
Why it's listed
Built of brick in 1807, this two-story Federal style house at 570 West Broad Street in Columbus was erected by Jacob Oberdier, one of the first settlers of Franklinton, on a lot platted by Lucas Sullivant. The house rests on a limestone foundation and has a one-story north wing, a limestone-pedimented front door with a semicircular fanlight and sidelights, and double-hung sash windows. During the War of 1812, Franklinton served as a center where two to three thousand Ohio troops were trained and quartered. General William Henry Harrison used the house as his headquarters in the winter of 1813-1814, though the record does not say whether he bought, leased or was given use of it. The nomination describes it as the only remaining building in Ohio linked to Harrison. It was listed in 1972 on an emergency basis because the property faced sale and probable demolition for a used car lot. A later grant record describes the house as vacant.
Significance in brief: General William Henry Harrison used the house as his headquarters during the winter of 1813-1814, when Franklinton was a training center for Ohio troops in the War of 1812. The nomination calls it the only remaining building in Ohio associated with Harrison. It also represents the home of an early Franklinton settler.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 72001010, listed December 15, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 570 W. Broad St., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | December 15, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72001010 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Jacob Oberdier (builder) |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Military, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The 1972 form lists the house as in good condition and facing demolition for a used car lot after the death of its last occupant. A 1978 grant application describes it as vacant and proposed as a senior citizens' center. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 39.96066, -83.01608 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 72001010.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q94663018
- This listing as JSON
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