The Grand Kerr House

09/14/2025

While I am excited to see what Shoppes are coming to our Village Front Street, I am very sorry to see Antiques On Front closing their doors. During our first Christmas at The Grand Kerr House we had an open house for the village. Steve and Ken decorated the dining room with three beautiful trees, a new-to-us chandelier, window coverings and, of course, a full dining room set including fine china and silver! When we first opened The Grand Kerr House doors to guests, our rooms were a bit bare and Steve and Ken came to the rescue with a truck full of period pieces that they loaned us to fill the empty spaces. I wish Steve and Ken the best in their future and thank them for their more than ten years of managing Antiques On Front and their great generosity!

08/31/2025

11/13/2024

Eight years ago we opened our doors and shared The Grand Kerr House with family, friends and welcomed guests. But we didn’t do it alone. So thankful to The Brunch Bunch who cleaned, decorated and guided guests through the house. Thanks for the memories!

10/26/2024

Bob still makes a grand breakfast!

10/16/2024

Mehitable "Hettie" Burchfield Kerr (1833/1839-1927)

Hettie was one of the children of the pioneers John and Mary Birchfield/Burchfield of Springfield Township. Three of her brothers served in the Civil War: Aaron, Eli, and Lafayette.

What is most interesting is that Hettie's husband, John Kerr, also served as a Captain in the 111th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Hettie went as a nurse working at Lookout Mountain. The couple had seven children. John was a farmer and also a county commissioner.

Hettie's brother-in-law Benjamin served in Company I, 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was known for helping move the dead off the battlefields.

Hettie and John are buried in Swan Creek Cemetery.