Williamsburg in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Davies House

— Clermont County Bicentennial Marker —

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 20, 2022

1. Davies House Marker

Also shown above this marker is the smaller “First Permanent Residence” marker erected by the Colonial Dames, which see.

Inscription. In 1805 John Charles built this stone house for Samuel Davies, brother-in-law of general William Lytle. During the War of 1812, the local militia met here. Simon Kenton sometimes attended these meetings. Military Courts of Inquiry met here until 1833. It is one of the oldest houses in Clermont County.

Erected 2000 by Clermont County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 39° 3.156′ N, 84° 3.076′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is on South Front Street south of West Main Street (Ohio Route 133), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 S Front St, Williamsburg OH 45176, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Permanent Residence (here, next to this marker); Marcus Sims - Huber Tannery Location (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles B. Huber Home Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. L.T. Pease Home Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dairy House at Harmony Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stepping Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Harmony Hill 1800 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Town Square (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

More about this marker. A Court of Inquiry is a military court that inquires into and reports on questionable actions involving military personnel or property.—the Free Dictionary

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Samuel W. Davies. Excerpt:

In ca. 1802 Davies followed his brother-in-law, General William Lytle to Williamsburg, Clermont Co., Ohio. ... Once in Williamsburg, Samuel Davies purchased 1,300 acres on the East Fork of the Little Miami River. He also built a sizeable stone house on Front Street and began operating a general merchandise store in the town. Historians ... suggest that he took payments at his store in the form of grains, flours, hides, and other products that poorer, rural people used in the absence of state issued currency.

By 1805, Davies was using the wealth he acquired from his business to make land investments. There were reports that he was quite "busy" at the land office in Cincinnati. In 1806, he became postmaster general of Williamsburg after his brother-in-law, Gen. Lytle retired from the post. He also ran
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 20, 2022

2. Davies House Marker
It is to the right of the door.
for public office for state representative but was defeated in the election.

(Submitted on August 27, 2022.)

Davies House, First Permanent Residence in Williamsburg, Ohio image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 20, 2022

3. Davies House, First Permanent Residence in Williamsburg, Ohio

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.