Believed to be the oldest home in the county still on its original foundation – it was the first post office in Franklinton 🏡 It was built around 1807 by David Deardurff. Before it opened, the closest post office was in Chillicothe, a dangerous three-day ride on horseback. A 13-year-old boy named Andrew McElvain became the area’s first mail carrier, delivering mail to the house once a week. Later, David Deardurff’s father Abraham was robbed and killed while delivering mail in 1815. His riderless horse returned to Franklinton on its own. The post office operated until 1834. The building was purchased in the 1970s by Lois and Walt Reiner, who planned to restore it. They made some progress, but Walt died in 2018 – the home remains in a family trust. ❗️ CORRECTION – An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that Lois Reiner, wife of Walt Reiner, died in 2025. In fact, another person named Lois Reiner died that year, and the death was mistakenly attributed. 📍 73 S. Gift...