Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mahlon Wright House Site - Circa 1818
Ford Service Station - 1919
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
1. Mahlon Wright House Site / Ford Service Station Marker
Built in 1919, this building was the first gasoline station in Springboro and served as the bus maintenance facility for Springboro Community City Schools from 1945 to 2001. This shop replaced the home of Mahlon Wright, a son of the village founder Jonathan Wright. Mahlon Wright served Springboro as a state legislator and a postmaster. He was a partner with his brother Josiah in a general store located at 245 South Main. His house was a “station” on the Underground Railroad, a place that offered assistance to runaway slaves during their flight to freedom.Erected by Old Springboro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 39° 33.02′ N, 84° 14.011′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker); The James Bennet House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tommy Miller House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Bateman House Site (about 400 feet away); Joseph Penrose House (about 400 feet away); Harry Pence House (about 600 feet away); Springboro (about 600 feet away); Warner Bateman House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
2. Mahlon Wright House Site / Ford Service Station and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008
3. Old Springboro Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
