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 he stone floor was originally made of wood planks with a root cellar below.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.

Erected by Warren E. and Thelma L. Snyder.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 43.707′ N, 84° 12.017′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Miami Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hetzel Summer Kitchen (here, next to this marker); This Sun Dial (a few steps from this marker); Newcom House (a few steps from this marker); Dayton Triangles Locker Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Deeds Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Culp's Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Newcom Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Newcom Tavern (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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

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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 901 times since then and 43 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.