Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff each can boast a collection of homes of architectural and historical significance.
The Marker program affords an opportunity to highlight those homes.
It is yet another chapter in our goal to tell our communities’ story.
What are the goals of this program?
To acknowledge the broad spectrum of century-old homes in Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff.
To provide a sense of community pride and enrichment through education.
To celebrate your home’s place in history.
To instill the importance of preservation efforts today and how they may impact our tomorrow.
Who can apply for a 100+ Year-Old Home Marker?
Your home must be at least 100 years old as of December 31st of the current year. (e.g., for 2026, built in 1926 or before).
Your home must be located in either Grandview Heights or Marble Cliff.
Your home’s facade should retain the historic character of the home. Renovations should not have eliminated the original historic nature of the structure’s facade.
Where can I find out what year my house was built?
The Franklin County Auditor’s website is a good starting point (www.franklincountyauditor.com).
Sanborn Insurance Maps from 1922 can help verify dates of construction. These maps are available at the Columbus Metropolitan Library downtown or online with a valid library card. (Please note: addresses were all revised sometime after 1922). Once the maps are accessed, the search is conducted using the following parameters: 1) Select Columbus; 2) Select 1921-22 Volume 6; 3) Select street address; and, 4) Enter name of the street
Other sources may be an abstract, a newspaper notice, etc.
What do I do next if my house qualifies and I would like a marker?
You must complete an application.
Beginning August 1, 2026, an online application will be available.
Is there a cost to participate in the Marker program?
Current Society Member - you are a current member and have paid your dues, your first marker is free. You only need to complete an online application. If you received a marker in 2025, please use that marker. If you need a replacement, the cost was $12 for 2025 (see instructions below).
New Society Member– If you become a new member, you will receive a free initial marker. You will need to do the following:
First, complete an application. HERE
Next, become a member, complete an online membership application. Annual memberships are offered: $30.00 for Single or $60.00 for Family.
Marker Only - If you do not want to become a Society member, the cost is $12 for 2026. You will need to do the following:
First, complete an application. HERE
Next, the cost of a marker is $12. Please pay through the online donation link: Donations — GH/MCHS
Replacement Marker - If you need a replacement marker, the cost was $12 for 2025. Note: future costs may increase if production costs increase.
First, complete an online application. HERE
Next, once you complete an online application, you pay through that process.
How do I obtain a Marker once I have completed the application process?
Once you have submitted your application and it is accepted, your marker will be delivered to your home.
Where should the Marker be placed?
The marker should be placed in the front yard of your house close to your front door and visible from public walkways. Do not place the marker in the tree lawn.
NOTE: If your home is located in Marble Cliff, the Society has acquired a temporary sign permit for your property allowing you to post your marker from September 1 to October 31.
Would you like to help get the word out?
We appreciate volunteers who help promote the marker program, organize requests for markers, and distribute markers.
If you are interested in helping in 2026, please contact Society Trustee Teri Alexander here.