Name/Title
File, Heritage HomeEntry/Object ID
2011.900.417Collection
Heritage HomesLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
File, Heritage HomeGeneral Notes
Note
Street Address: 790 West Main Street
City: Madison
Current Owner: Nicole & Joseph Guzzy
Original Owner: Horace Ensign
LCHS ID #: 417
Year Built: 1860
Builder: Horace Ensign
Architectural Style: Italianate
Architect: Horace Ensign
Applicant Name: Nicole & Joseph Guzzy
Description and Notes: Horace Ensign became involved in the developing anti-slavery movement. His home was known as an important station on the Underground Railroad. It was also the home of Frances Ensign Fuller - "Madison's most noted woman". The house was built by her grandfather Horace Ensign. Frances was a national organizer and lecturer for the Women's Christian Temperance Union (1907-1912); also Ohio president. Much more history about the home is included in the file.