Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Springboro Area Underground Railroad
Historic Underground Railroad Site
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
1. Springboro Area Underground Railroad Marker
Inscription.
Springboro Area Underground Railroad. Historic Underground Railroad Site. A predominantly Quaker community in its early days, Springboro served as a hospitable thoroughfare for many runaway slaves on their way north to freedom. Between 1815 and 1864, Springboro was host to numerous safe-houses and many agents and conductors operating within the village and the surrounding township. Two factors contributed to Springboro's role as a pathway to the Underground Railroad. One was the antislavery sympathies of its residents. Secondly, situated between the Great and Little Miami Rivers and just two nights run north of the Ohio River, Springboro was in the middle of two corridors of flight. Enriching the antislavery sentiments of the local community was Achilles Pugh, who for many years published a famous national abolitionist paper, “The Philanthropist,” in Springboro. Despite constant scrutiny and harassment from bounty hunters and law officers, no runaways were ever captured or returned while under the protection of the Springboro area.
A predominantly Quaker community in its early days, Springboro served as a hospitable thoroughfare for many runaway slaves on their way north to freedom. Between 1815 and 1864, Springboro was host to numerous safe-houses and many agents and conductors operating within the village and the surrounding township. Two factors contributed to Springboro's role as a pathway to the Underground Railroad. One was the antislavery sympathies of its residents. Secondly, situated between the Great and Little Miami Rivers and just two nights run north of the Ohio River, Springboro was in the middle of two corridors of flight. Enriching the antislavery sentiments of the local community was Achilles Pugh, who for many years published a famous national abolitionist paper, “The Philanthropist,” in Springboro. Despite constant scrutiny and harassment from bounty hunters and law officers, no runaways were ever captured or returned while under the protection of the Springboro area.
Erected by The Friends of Freedom Society and the Ohio Underground Railroad Association.
84° 13.982′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and North Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 S Main Street, Springboro OH 45066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
2. Springboro Area Underground Railroad Marker
Next to the Springboro Area Historical Society Museum. Looking south along Main Street.
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023
3. Springboro Area Underground Railroad Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,358 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 10, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
