Franklins First Log Cabin Post Office
A post office in Franklin, in the middle of things: 79 places within a five-minute walk. One of 13 town & public services in Franklin.















On the National Register since 1976

Old Log Post Office
Old Log Post Office was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 17, 1976. It is significant for its architecture at the local level.
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. On April 1, 1805, President Thomas Jefferson appointed the first postmaster, John N. C. Schenck. The post office was his home. It was originally at 310 River Street but was mo…
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