Columbian House Revisited

06/17/2026

🎉Discover Treasures at the Parker Square Community Flea Market This Sunday! 🎉

Get ready for a fantastic day of shopping! Join us this Sunday, June 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1 South River Road, Waterville, Ohio. We are so excited because this market is going to be packed with incredible finds.

We have 50+ vendors joining us this time! They are bringing a spectacular variety of items. You will find everything from fresh sourdough bread to custom jewelry, unique artwork, antiques, amazing collectibles, and so much more!

Hungry while you shop? 🚚 We have fantastic food trucks lined up, including Turk Farms Produce and Leeana's Bananas!

It is also Father's Day, making this the perfect spot to grab a last-minute gift for Dad. Better yet, bring Dad down to the market and treasure hunt together! It is going to be a fun, memorable day for both of you.

See you this Sunday at Parker Square!

P.S. If you're interested in signing up as a vendor for the July 19th or August 16th markets coming up, I will leave the contract link below! It's $35 for a 10x10 or $20 for a Waterville/Whitehouse resident/business. 👇🏼

https://forms.gle/XzB92VTzZ16MuBHz8

06/01/2026

Looking for the perfect outing?

Come on down June 21st from 10 AM to 4 PM!Grab a bite from our food vendors, sip on specialty drinks, and enjoy live music while you browse an incredible selection of unique finds:

🎶 Live Music
🛋️ Vintage & Antiques
👕 Clothing & Apparel
🎨 Handcrafted Items..and so much more!

📢 Attention Vendors!
Vendor spots are still available for our June, July, and August markets! Contract link below 👇🏼

https://forms.gle/XzB92VTzZ16MuBHz8

📍 Location: 1 South River Road, Waterville, Ohio
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bring the whole family and find something special for everyone. See you there! 👋

04/23/2026

Interested in being a vendor? We are on the hunt for more vintage & antique vendors as well as vendors with a unique twist! If you have a love for old souls and timeless treasures, we want to see your curated collection. Contract below 👇🏼

Join us on June 21st for a fun-filled day packed with amazing finds and local favorites! 🎉

🎶 Live music to set the vibe
🛍️ Unique jewelry & handmade treasures
🏡 Home décor & one-of-a-kind finds
🍞 Fresh sourdough & delicious baked goods
🥤 Specialty drinks & sweet treats
🥕 Fresh, locally grown produce
🕰️ Antiques & collectibles
🌸 Beautiful flowers
👗 Clothing for all styles
🕯️ Hand-poured candles
…and SO much more!

There’s truly something for everyone—whether you’re treasure hunting, shopping local, or just looking for a great way to spend the day!

📍 Parker Square –1 South River Rd. Waterville, Ohio
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come make a day of it with us! 💛

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https://forms.gle/XzB92VTzZ16MuBHz8

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03/17/2026

Thomas Parker has walked through the Columbian House’s big green door countless times over the last three decades. For more than 20 years, the landmark at the corner of North River and Farnsworth roads has been closed to the public. But on a blustery day recently, Parker invited 13 Action News Anc...

01/04/2026

Enough is Enough: Our Community Deserves Better Than Gossip

We have recently been made aware of several inaccurate and disparaging comments regarding the Parker family, the Columbian House, and Third St. properties circulating in local groups. We ask community members to help us maintain a respectful environment by reporting defamatory posts to group administrators and Facebook.
To clarify: the Columbian House is well-maintained and structurally sound. While a 198-year-old landmark requires constant care—and the facade naturally shows wear from the elements—it is in significantly better condition today than when we saved it from disarray in 1993. While the building is no longer open to the public, it remains a priority for our family. We invite anyone with genuine questions or concerns to reach out directly to schedule a face-to-face meeting rather than engaging in online hate & speculation. Have a blessed day! 🙂

08/17/2025

Another wonderful Parker Square Farmers & Flea Market. See you next year!!! 🙂

08/17/2025

Happening now at Parker Square until 4pm

08/13/2025

With all this renewed interest in local ghost stories pertaining to the Columbian House, we thought it was appropriate to provide access to an article written in the book Ghosthunting Ohio (2004) by John B. Kachuba after interviewing Tom and Meredith Parker

08/12/2025

12/03/2024

Don't forget to vote for your favorite Christmas trees in Parker Square! Ballot boxes are located at First Federal, the hardware, library, Dales, Subway, Old House, and Mad Anthony's! 🎄 🎄 🎄