Clearcreek Township in Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The James Bennet House
Circa 1863
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 39° 33.06′ N, 84° 14.006′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. It is in Clearcreek Township. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 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. Tommy Miller House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bateman House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahlon Wright House Site - Circa 1818 (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Pence House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Thomas House (about 400 feet away); Warner Bateman House (about 400 feet away); Odd Fellows Hall (about 400 feet away); Jeremiah Stansel House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.
Also see . . . Springboro Historic District. (Submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
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In a shed behind this house, Tommy Miller invented the oil can and a wagon jack for horse drawn wagons. He also designed the machinery to produce these items, which were manufactured in Springboro and sold to wagon owners throughout the Midwest United States. James Bennett's shop was across the street.
-Springboro, Ohio: A Self-Guided Walk Into History
-Published by Springboro Chamber of Commerce
— Submitted July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.