This frame saltbox was first owned by David Snider, a son of Cornelius Snider, one of the original founders of Montgomery. Along with other townsmen, he established a grist mill which stood at the southwest corner of Main and Cooper Roads. Audio recording performed by Russ Speiller, former Landmarks Commission.
The first owner, James Lloyd Smethurst, was a carpenter by trade. He was elected Montgomery’s first mayor in 1910. The house originally sat at the corner of Remington and Montgomery Roads. It was moved to its current location in 1987 to save it from demolition. Audio recording performed by Kaye Gaffney, Montgomery Historic Preservation Association.
Originally built as the Montgomery Hotel and in later years known as the Sage Tavern, this structure was built of posts and beams. At one time it was almost three times the present length. Teamsters, driving their wagons between Columbus and Cincinnati, slept on the floor for 10 cents a night. Audio recording performed by … Continued
C.A. Petersen created this most famous “Cottage Style” design for the Pure Oil Company in 1927. Only a handful of these stations remain nationwide. In 1958, the station was moved to this location, saving it from demolition. Audio recording performed by Russ Speiller, former Landmarks Commission member.
The building is Federal style. Abraham Slaughter was an early owner. Upon his death in 1830, the house was auctioned off for the top bid of $50.00. In 1840 it became the residence of Dr. John Naylor, a surgeon at Camp Dennison during the Civil War. Audio recording performed by Jane Garfield, Landmarks Commission member.
This landmark is on land once owned by Nathaniel Terwilliger and sold to Abraham Patmore in 1807 for $32.00. The Lumley family purchased the house in the second half of the 1800’s. It remained in their family for more than 100 years. Audio recording performed by Mark Stella, Landmarks Commission and landmark owner.
This house, situated at the beginning of a 75-foot driveway, is the best example of the Craftsman Bungalow-style house remaining in Montgomery. Important features include rough-cut stone foundation and shiplap wood siding. The house was built by brothers, Austin and Duncan Parrott. Audio recording performed by Kaye Gaffney, Montgomery Historic Preservation Association.
This Greek Revival house is one of the few early farmhouses remaining in Montgomery today. In the 1920’s-30’s, the two-story full-width front porch and a one-story rear frame addition were built. Audio recording performed by Gary Betz, facilities manager representing the owner.
This house is part of the early residential neighborhood of the village. The original house is thought to have been torn down in 1890 and replaced by the present simple front-gable townhouse. Audio recording performed by Doug Hughes, Landmarks Commission.
This is the oldest church in Montgomery. The church served the Presbyterians for over 130 years. The stained glass windows are memorials to early church members. The anchor in the blue pane of glass is a memorial to James Ayers, a shipbuilder who lived in Montgomery. Audio recording performed by Reverend Dean Gooch of Fellowship … Continued
