Lably
Skip to content

Blooming Grove, Ohio

  • 1 min read
  • 1 chapter

Explore on Lably

ToursExplore Lably’s 3D tours

History

Blooming Grove was platted in 1835. The name Blooming Grove is commendatory. The post office at Blooming Grove was called Corsica. This post office was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1912.

The community is the nearest settlement to the birthplace of Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States of America. President Harding's father, George Tryon Harding, was also born in the district. The Harding birthplace is no longer standing, but the site is marked by an Ohio Historical Society Marker.

The Olentangy River begins 3/4 of a mile southwest of the village.

More in Politicians and leaders

Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)Barack ObamaPresident of the United States from 2009 to 2017JesuitsMale religious congregation of the Catholic ChurchFranklin D. RooseveltPresident of the United States from 1933 to 1945George W. BushPresident of the United States from 2001 to 2009Winston ChurchillBritish statesman and writer (1874–1965)