Springfield in Clark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Tavern in Springfield
1801-1924
This Marks the Site of
The First Tavern in Springfield
Near Which
In 1808 A Permanent Peace Treaty
Was Made By
Simon Kenton and Others
With the Indians
Erected 1924 by Daughters of the American Revolution Lagonda Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 39° 55.461′ N, 83° 48.414′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Ohio, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of E Main Street (U.S. 40) and S Spring Street (Ohio Route 72), on the left when traveling west on E Main Street. The marker is located at the lower left corner of the front facade of the Sibcy Cline office located in the old Tuttle Brothers Auto Supplies Store (the sign for which still hangs out front). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 E Main Street, Springfield OH 45502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel Rudd (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A. B. Graham (about 600 feet away); Members of the Original Boys and Girls Agricultural Club (about 600 feet away); The A. B. Graham Building (about 600 feet away); Dedicated to the Veterans of Clark County (about 600 feet away); The Birthplace of 4-H (about 600 feet away); John M. Temple (about 700 feet away); DeMint Memorial Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2018, by J. Wesley Baker of Springfield, Ohio. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on February 28, 2023, by J. Wesley Baker of Springfield, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2018, by J. Wesley Baker of Springfield, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.