Groveport had its start as a single entity in 1846 when the neighboring rival towns of Wert's Grove and Rarey's Port merged.[5] These towns were located along the Ohio and Erie Canal. The city was incorporated as a village in 1847.[6] A post office called Groveport has been in operation since 1847.[7] The city is the location of the Groveport Log House, which was built in 1815 and moved in 1974 to a location near Groveport Cemetery.
