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Notable fort · Allen, Ohio

MacDonell House

MacDonell House is a fort in Allen, Ohio.

MacDonell House: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit MacDonell House

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach MacDonell House — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.74034, -84.11457. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is MacDonell House open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for MacDonell House yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit MacDonell House?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near MacDonell House?

    Nearby: Allen County Museum (museum, 0 km), Lima Stadium (fort, 2 km), Nickel Plate 779 (attraction, 3 km), Allen County Farm Park (park, 7 km), Fort Amanda State Park (fort, 18 km), Armstrong Air and Space Museum (museum, 25 km).

    Is MacDonell House worth visiting?

    MacDonell House is listed as a notable fort in Ohio on Spotwander.