Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Odd Fellows Hall

Circa 1830

By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

1. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) began in England in the 1700s as an association of common laborers who met together for fellowship and mutual aid. This was so unusual at the time that members were called “Odd Fellows,” and the name stuck. The IOOF soon spread to America and is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the United States. Relief Lodge No. 148 was organized in Springboro in 1850. Local IOOF trustees purchased this building in 1866 and enlarged it to its present form in 1869 for use as their meeting hall until the lodge consolidated with the lodge in Lebanon in 1969.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Labor Unions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 39° 33.13′ N, 84° 14.018′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and Factory Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 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. Warner Bateman House (within shouting distance

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By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

2. Odd Fellows Hall and Marker

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of this marker); Jeremiah Stansel House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Pence House (within shouting distance of this marker); Friends Cemetery of the Springborough Quaker Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall, Jail, and Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bateman House Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jack Decker House (about 400 feet away); Tommy Miller House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.

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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 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,279 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.