Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M. & J. Wright General Merchandise
Circa 1854
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
1. M. & J. Wright General Merchandise Marker
Inscription.
M. and J. Wright General Merchandise. Circa 1854. This building was built as a general store for Mahlon and Josiah Wright, sons of the village founder, Jonathan Wright. The building originally had a shed roof extending out over the street to protect customers from the weather. A large stepping stone for use by customers as they stepped down from their horse-drawn buggies and wagons still remains near the street today. Members of the Wright family operated the general store until 1895. It was then sold to William Siegfried who continued to operate a general store until 1930. The building was then sold to the Springboro Grange, a fraternal association of farmers, and served as their meeting hall until 1989.
This building was built as a general store for Mahlon and Josiah Wright, sons of the village founder, Jonathan Wright. The building originally had a shed roof extending out over the street to protect customers from the weather. A large stepping stone for use by customers as they stepped down from their horse-drawn buggies and wagons still remains near the street today. Members of the Wright family operated the general store until 1895. It was then sold to William Siegfried who continued to operate a general store until 1930. The building was then sold to the Springboro Grange, a fraternal association of farmers, and served as their meeting hall until 1989.
Erected by Old Springboro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 39° 33.227′ N, 84° 14.007′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on Main Street (Ohio Route 741), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 245 S Main Street, Springboro OH 45066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth Cowman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonah Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonah Thomas Shop
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
2. M. & J. Wright General Merchandise Building
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023
3. M. & J. Wright General Merchandise
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
4. Old Springboro Sign
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 1,114 times since then and 42 times this year. 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. 4. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
