Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Springboro Universalist Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024
1. Springboro Universalist Church Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 39° 33.19′ N, 84° 13.988′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and East State Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is on the church's arched entryway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Main St, 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: Joseph Stanton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Decker House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spring House (within shouting distance of this marker); Springboro (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Wright Chapter, NSDAR (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall, Jail, and Fire Station
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Regarding Springboro Universalist Church. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the Springboro Historic District, which includes this church:
The limestone Universalist Church located at 300 S. Main Street was built c. 1895-1900, replacing an earlier building belonging to this congregation on N. Main Street.
Also see . . .
1. Springboro Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1999. (Prepared by Judith B. Williams; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Springboro Universalist Church and Cemetery. By 1850, more than fifty Universalist Churches existed in Ohio. Most of these churches were located in small towns. The Springboro Universalist Church was formed in 1832. (Springboro Area History) (Submitted on June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024
2. Springboro Universalist Church Marker
It is now home to South Dayton Church of Christ.
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 169 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
