Clearcreek Township in Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Maplewood Acres
Built by Dr. Arron Wright c. 1857
| | Pres. by Anna Mary Null Doyle c. 1906 | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024
1. Maplewood Acres Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 39° 33.464′ N, 84° 14.297′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. It is in Clearcreek Township. It is on West Central Avenue (Ohio Route 73) 0.2 miles east of Royal Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 W Central Ave, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edward Potts House / John Potts House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lynn O. Eaton Memorial Pin Oak (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clark Williams House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Springboro Area Underground Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Stanton House (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Squatter's House" (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lyceum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jonathan Wright Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.
Regarding Maplewood Acres. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
The house was built for Dr. Aaron Wright in 1857. He was the son of Jonathan Wright who is considered to be the founder of the nearby village of Springboro. Aaron Wright was born in Pennsylvania in 1810, received a medical degree from Yale University and practiced in Brooklyn, New York. He came to Springboro in 1857 following his father's death and became active in local civic affairs.
Wright was one of the founders and first president of the Miami Valley College established by the Society of the Quakers in 1869.A large four-story brick building was constructed across the road from Wright's house in 1870 to house the administrative offices, classrooms and dormitories for both males and females. As the economy of Springboro waned when bypassed by the railroad lines, the fortunes of the college also declined. The school was forced to close its doors in 1883 and sell its building which was subsequently demolished.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 20242. Maplewood Acres Marker
Dr. Wright died in 1885 although it remained in the Wright family ownership until 1906
Also see . . .
1. Dr. Aaron Wright House (PDF). National Register nomination (under an alternate spelling) for the property, which was listed in 1979. (Prepared by David A. Simmons, Ohio Historic Preservation Office; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Making new memories from old walls: Restoring an iconic historic home in Springboro. Restoring an old home especially an historic home starts with a deep commitment to its history and legacy. Thats what Cheryl and Larry Dillin found when they took on the renovation of the Aron Wright home in Springboro. (Jana Collier, The Dayton Daily News, March 22, 2024) (Submitted on June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Additional commentary.
1. Arron? Aaron? Aron?
While the marker has Dr. Wright's first name as 'Arron' and the National Register nomination uses 'Aaron,' the house's current owners say they discovered while researching the house that his preferred spelling was 'Aron'.
— Submitted June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
