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

Joseph Thomas House

Circa 1835

— Old Springboro 1815 —

Joseph Thomas House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

1. Joseph Thomas House Marker

Inscription. This house was a "station" on the Underground Railroad, a place that offered assistance to runaway slaves during their flight to freedom. Early building owners include James Janney who bought the house in 1835, James Farr who bought the house in 1838, and Joseph Thomas who bought the house in 1866. All three men were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and all were "conductors" on the Underground Railroad, persons who risked their lives and property to escort runaway slaves on their flight to freedom.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 39° 33′ N, 84° 14.016′ W. Marker is near Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. It is in Clearcreek Township. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (Ohio Route 725) and West Lower Springboro Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 535 S Main St,

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Springboro OH 45066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: Mahlon Wright House Site - Circa 1818 (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Penrose House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The James Bennet House (about 400 feet away); Tommy Miller House (about 400 feet away); Springboro (about 500 feet away); John Bateman House Site (about 500 feet away); Elias Vickers House (about 600 feet away); Harry Pence House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.

Joseph Thomas House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

2. Joseph Thomas House

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

3. Joseph Thomas House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.