Eden Thirkfield Home, Franklin

Name: Eden Thirkfield Home
Address: Franklin, United States

#4 among attractions in Franklin

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The Eden Thirkfield Home is a historic Greek Revival mansion in downtown Franklin, Ohio. It was said to have been built in 1848 for a riverboat captain, Henry C. Storms. He sold the house to Eden B. Thirkfield, a prominent merchant in the town, who willed it to his two children. Eden's son, Wilbur P. Thirkield, lived in the home following his father's death. ()

Coordinates: 39°33'39"N, 84°18'18"W

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Eden Thirkfield Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dayton Mall, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, Franklin First United Methodist Church, Miami University Middletown.

6.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dayton Mall, Miamisburg
173 min walk • Dayton Mall is a shopping mall in Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Dayton. The mall's anchor stores are Dick's Sporting Goods, DSW, Guitar Center, H&M, JCPenney, Kirkland's, LensCrafters, Macy's, Morris Home Furniture, Ross Dress for Less, and Ulta Beauty.
2.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
La Comedia Dinner Theatre, Springboro
63 min walk • La Comedia Dinner Theatre is located in Springboro, Ohio. La Comedia is one of the nation's oldest and largest professional dinner theaters with Broadway-style productions. Having entertained over six million guests, 2021 marks the 47th season.
~340 ftE
Church
Franklin First United Methodist Church, Franklin
2 min walk • The Franklin First United Methodist Church is a historic church in downtown Franklin, Ohio, USA. A Methodist affiliated church since its founding, it is the oldest church in the city and one of the oldest churches in Warren County. The church is a member congregation of the United Methodist Church.
3.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Miami University Middletown, Middletown
98 min walk • Miami University Middletown or Miami Middletown is a satellite campus of Miami University in Middletown, Ohio. It was founded in 1966 and is the oldest regional campus of Miami University and Ohio's first regional campus.
6.2 miSW
39°30'58"N • 84°24'20"W
Sorg Opera House, Middletown
158 min walk • Opera, Historical place, Concerts and shows
5.4 miN
Museum, History museum
Gebhart Tavern, Miamisburg
138 min walk • Gebhart Tavern, also known as the Daniel Gebhart Tavern Museum, is a small museum located in Miamisburg, Ohio, United States. It is a popular attraction in Miamisburg and is currently being run by the Miamisburg Historical Society.
5.6 miN
39°38'28"N • 84°17'23"W
Plaza Theatre, Miamisburg
143 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
5.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Baum Opera House, Miamisburg
144 min walk • Baum Opera House is a historic mansard style opera house located in Miamisburg Ohio, United States. It was built in 1884 by Charles Baum who had originally named it the Star City Opera House. At the time, it was one of the finest opera houses in Ohio.
~670 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Franklin Post Office, Franklin
4 min walk • The Old Log Post Office, also known as the Franklin Post Office is an historic building located in Franklin, Ohio. Built in 1802, the two-story log cabin is the oldest surviving post office in the state and the oldest building in Franklin.
~1320 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Mackinaw Historic District, Franklin
7 min walk • The Mackinaw Historic District is a historic residential area located on the western side of the Great Miami River in Franklin, Ohio. The historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
6.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
South Main Street District, Middletown
161 min walk • South Main Street District is a historic district in Middletown, Ohio. It contains 76 contributing buildings, including single-dwelling, professional, and specialty store uses. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It includes the John B. Tytus House, which is a National Historic Landmark.

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Nearby attractions include Franklin First United Methodist Church, Franklin (2 min walk), Franklin Post Office, Franklin (4 min walk), Mackinaw Historic District, Franklin (7 min walk).

Eden Thirkfield Home, Franklin

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Eden Thirkfield Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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