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

The Lyceum

Circa 1898

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

1. The Lyceum Marker

Inscription. The fraternal order of the Knights of Pythias was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1864 as an organization dedicated to healing the wounds and hatred of the Civil War. The members of the local Springboro Lodge No. 574 built this meeting hall with a large upstairs room which was used for plays, Lyceum courses, church services, and graduation ceremonies for over 90 years. The first movie in Springboro was shown here. The business rooms on the main floor housed a variety of commercial concerns including a hardware store, pool hall, and furniture store. The local lodge disbanded in 1990.

Erected by Old Springboro.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 33.276′ N, 84° 13.986′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 S Main Street, Springboro OH 45066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Cincinnati

and in the 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Squatter's House" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stanton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonah Thomas Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonah Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Cowman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Springboro Area Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Clark Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); M. & J. Wright General Merchandise (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

2. The Lyceum Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

3. The Lyceum Marker

The Lyceum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

4. The Lyceum and Marker

Old Springboro Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

5. Old Springboro Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,308 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.