University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Morris House
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 20, 2017
1. William Morris House Marker
Inscription.
William Morris House
William Morris married his second wife, Patsy Hillian, on October 5, 1831. The couple had a son in 1835 when Morris was 74 years old.
William Morris, a Revolutionary War veteran, came to Montgomery County in 1806, He bought a 20-acre farm near Centerville in 1815 and moved into this house with his family. With no daughters in the family, they employed an African American female servant to help with the many domestic chores, a common practice at the time.
Historically, the first floor was divided into three rooms. he stone floor was originally made of wood planks with a root cellar below. Carillon Park created the opening in the ceiling in 1953 to allow a view of the second floor and roof construction.
Built circa 1815 on West Social Row near Centerville, Ohio.
William Morris House
William Morris married his second wife, Patsy Hillian,
on October 5, 1831. The couple had a son
in 1835 when Morris was 74 years old.
William Morris, a Revolutionary War veteran, came to Montgomery County in
1806, He bought a 20-acre farm near Centerville in 1815 and moved into this
house with his family. With no daughters in the family, they employed an African
American female servant to help with the many domestic chores,
a common practice at the time.
Historically, the first floor was divided into three rooms. he stone floor was originally
made of wood planks with a root cellar below. Carillon Park created the opening in
the ceiling in 1953 to allow a view of the second floor and roof construction.
Built circa 1815 on West Social Row near Centerville, Ohio.
Location. 39° 43.707′ N, 84° 12.017′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. Marker can be reached from Carillon Blvd east of Arbor Boulevard. Marker is in Carillon Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton OH 45439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 20, 2017
2. William Morris House Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 20, 2017
3. William Morris House Marker
the house, between the Newcom Tavern and Deed's Barn
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 20, 2017
4. William Morris House Marker
site view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
