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

Jeremiah Stansel House

Circa 1840

By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

1. Jeremiah Stansel House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This house was built as the home of Jeremiah and Nancy (Gregg) Stansel. Jeremiah's father, Henry Stansel, was a friend of Daniel Boone. Although not a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers), Jeremiah is thought to have assisted runaway slaves, perhaps hiding them at this house. Jeremiah Stansel served Springboro as a justice of the peace and a postmaster. Jeremiah and his wife's brother, Samuel Gregg, were business partners who together operated a general store on a site adjacent to the north side of the house and owned warehouses in Springboro and Cincinnati. Stansel's daughter, Elmira, married Alban Gilpin and lived in the family homestead from 1869 to 1907.

Erected by Old Springboro.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list.

Location. 39° 33.143′ N, 84° 13.999′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren

Jeremiah Stansel House and Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

2. Jeremiah Stansel House and Marker

County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and Factory Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 of this marker); Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall, Jail, and Fire Station (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); Jack Decker House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Bateman House Site (about 400 feet away); Joseph Stanton House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.

Old Springboro Sign image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

3. Old Springboro Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 20 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.