Groveport – Sharp’s Landing
536 Wirt RoadGroveport, OH 43125
614-836-9113
Groveport – Sharp’s Landing
This brick building was constructed in the mid-1830’s and was originally located along the canal in a settlement about one mile south of Groveport known as “Sharp’s Landing.” In 2015, Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society saved the building and reconstructed it on this site, which is along the former canal right-of-way in Groveport. There is a historical marker in front of the building.
This brick building was constructed in the mid-1830’s and was originally located along the canal in a settlement about one mile south of Groveport known as “Sharp’s Landing.” In 2015, Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society saved the building and reconstructed it on this site, which is along the former canal right-of-way in Groveport. There is a historical marker in front of the building.
This preserved historic building dates from the mid-1830s when it served as a stop on the Ohio & Erie Canal at Sharp’s Landing, which was located about one mile south of Groveport. At that time, it was the place that canal boats exchanged their tow horses instead of carrying them on the boat. It later served multiple purposes including an icehouse on the east end, a smokehouse in the center, and a bakery on the west end.
In 2015 the Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society saved and relocated the building to highlight the importance of the Ohio & Erie Canal in Groveport’s History. It is staged to portray its multiple historic uses. An audio tour is also available.
Notes for Travelers
Parking is available in Heritage Park across the street on Wirt Road. Both Heritage Park and Sharp’s Landing are important historic buildings and worth a visit. Heritage Park has picnic facilities and periodic programming. Check the website for details.
https://www.groveport.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Groveport-Nature-Center-3
The historic Town Hall houses the Groveport Heritage Museum that includes photos, information and artifacts from both the canal and interurban eras. Visitor information is available at the website below.
https://www.groveport.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Heritage-Museum-4
https://www.facebook.com/GroveportHeritageSociety
Credits
Jeff Darbee, Nancy Recchie, David MeyerAdditional Resources
Meyer, David. Life Along the Ohio Canal – Licking Reservoir to Lockbourne and Columbus FeederMeyer, David. Life Along the Ohio Canal in the Scioto River Valley
Palsgrove, Richard. The Changing Village.
Palsgrove, Richard. Groveport and Madison Township, Ohio.
Groveport Heritage Society created a documentary film, “Groveport: A Town and its People” which is available on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK5LkCDa3IY
WOSU-TV, Columbus Neighborhoods program had a short segment on preservation of the canal locks in Groveport and Lockbourne. The link is below.
https://columbusneighborhoods.org/video/preserving-the-locks-groveport-and-lockbourne/
The historic Town Hall houses the Groveport Heritage Museum that includes photos, information and artifacts from both the canal and interurban eras. Visitor information is available at the website below.
https://www.groveport.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Heritage-Museum-4
https://www.facebook.com/GroveportHeritageSociety
https://www.groveport.org/411/History
History of Groveport: https://www.groveport.org/DocumentCenter/View/158/History-of-Groveport-PDF?bidId=