American Civil War Museum of Ohio
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The Octagon
National Register Local
A landmark on E Perry St, with 33 places within a five-minute walk. One of 11 history & landmarks in Tiffin.
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On the National Register since 1979
Octagon, The
Octagon, The was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 12, 1979. It is significant for its architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Good, Jeremiah R.. It was listed as part of Heidelberg College MRA.
The Octagon is a historic octagon house on the campus of Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. Built in the mid-19th century, it has been used for residential purposes throughout its history, and while it has experienced over a century of gradual deterioration, it has been named a historic site, and the 21st century has seen plans to restore it to its original integrity.
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The nearest neighbor is Sandusky River Watershed Coalition, 1 min walk away.
Address297 E Perry St · 44883-2383
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33 places within a five-minute walk of The Octagon.
🎭See some artHeidelberg University- Gundlach Theatre1 min walk🍽️EatNanooks3 min walk🌳Get outsideResidence Life and Learning Hall3 min walk🎁BrowseHealing Vines4 min walk
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Sandusky River Watershed CoalitionCharity organization
1 min walk🧰WTTF TiffinRadio station
1 min walk🤝Philalethean SocietyEnvironmental conservation organization
1 min walk🌳Parkhurst Dining at HeidelbergPlace
1 min walk⛽SunocoGas station
1 min walk💧National Center for Water Quality ResearchEducational research institute
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.