ĭuring this early period, Hilltop remained a largely rural area, with a number of farmers producing corn, cloverseed and hay as well as raising livestock. The land stayed within the family for over a hundred years, as the land was transferred from heir to heir. Sullivant chose to reside in the Franklinton area while giving 1600 acres of land to his sons, making them the first landowners in Hilltop. Lucas Sullivant came to this land in 1795 and became the first man to be granted a deed. This area was vital due to its geographical characteristics, as the hill which became its namesake as well as its surrounding fertile land. The first inhabitants of this area were Native Americans, whose remains are scattered throughout the area. As the area is an assortment of smaller neighborhoods, the Greater Hilltop is used in some publications to describe this neighborhood, while Hilltop is also used and is a name that helped combine them all. For a time the area was known as Sullivant’s Hill and as time went on, the ownership of the land was transferred and the name was changed to the Hilltop. The name of this area derives from Lucas Sullivant, who was first deeded this land. History Camp Chase state historical marker Camp Chase, a memorial to 2,260 Confederate soldiers from the Civil War who died in Camp Chase.
The majority of the area is predominantly single family residential. The development pattern is considered a distinct suburb. The Greater Hilltop area contains newer and historic neighborhoods, schools, various stores, industrial areas, and recreational facilities. Hilltop is one of the largest neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio, located west of Franklinton and Downtown.
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