Norvall Hunter Farm
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Norvall Hunter Farm | |
 Roadside view of the farm | |
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| Location | 129 S. Main St., Mechanicsburg, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 40°4′3″N 83°33′12″W / 40.06750°N 83.55333°W |
| Area | 11 acres (4.5 ha) |
| Built | 1850 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| MPS | Mechanicsburg MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001883[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1985 |
The Norvall Hunter Farm is a historic farmstead on the edge of the village of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, United States. Established in the middle of the nineteenth century, the farm was once home to one of the village's first professionals, and it has been named a historic site because of its distinctive architecture.
One of Mechanicsburg's first doctors, Obed Horr was also among its earliest businessmen.[2]: 17 Operating a store in partnership with Joseph C. Brand from 1832 to 1837.[3] he was successful enough to build his net worth to $4,000 by 1836.[2]: 29 Besides practicing medicine and keeping his store, Horr was an active member of the community: he was the first Worshipful Master of the Mechanicsburg Masonic lodge, starting at the lodge's establishment in 1843;[2]: 52 he was a prominent citizen, judge,[4]: 393–394 and he trained others for the medical profession.[4]: 363 Horr died at Mechanicsburg.[4]: 379 In 1863, a family of Hunters settled in Mechanicsburg, having emigrated ultimately from Virginia, and within the year they had purchased Horr's home.[5]
