Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas Corwin
(1794 - 1865)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
1. Thomas Corwin Marker
One of the most effective political orators of his era, Tom Corwin (nicknamed "the Wagon Boy" for his War of 1812 service) resided here from 1839 until his death. A Whig stump speaker known for his wit and eloquence, he was elected governor of Ohio in 1840 and campaigned for William Henry Harrison in his presidential victory that year. Corwin served six terms in Congress and one in the Senate, where he spoke out against the Mexican War in 1847. He also served as secretary of the treasury in the Fillmore administration and as President Lincoln's minister to Mexico.
Built and first occupied by Corwin's brother-in-law Phineas Ross in 1818, the Corwin House is representative of Federal-style architecture of this period.
Erected 2001 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Recovery Services of Warren and Clinton Counties, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 3-83.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison,
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Location. 39° 26.024′ N, 84° 12.729′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Corwin Street (Ohio Route 63), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 W Main Street, Lebanon OH 45036, 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: The Corwin House (a few steps from this marker); Miami Valley Aerie No. 1395 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Centennial Monument
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2. Thomas Corwin Marker
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Corwin. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Thomas Corwin. Biographical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress website entry (Submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
3. Thomas Corwin House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,926 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
