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Jonah Thomas Shop
Circa 1835
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By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Jonah Thomas Shop Marker | | |
Inscription. Jonah Thomas bought this building in 1837 when he moved his home and harness shop from across the street at 200 South Main. As a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, Thomas opened his home as a “station” on the Underground Railroad, a place that offered assistance to runaway slaves during their flight to freedom. The Thomas family also made room in their home for a 2,000 volume community library which was open to everyone in Springboro - one of the first circulating libraries in Ohio. In 1909 the southern half of the building housed the Farmers Bank of Springboro, the first bank in town.
Erected by Old Springboro.
Location. 39° 33.251′ N, 84° 14.005′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springboro OH 45066, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M. & J. Wright General Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); "Squatter's House" (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Lyceum (about 300 feet away); Joseph Stanton House (about 300 feet away); Springboro Area Underground Railroad (about 300 feet away); Jack Decker House (about 400 feet away); Clark Williams House (about 400 feet away); Jonathan Wright Homestead (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Springboro. |
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By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Jonah Thomas Shop and Marker | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Old Springboro Sign | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 714 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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