Jefferson in Ashtabula County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Joshua Reed Giddings
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 12, 2025
1. Joshua Reed Giddings Marker
Here wrote the Republican Partys first national platform, adopted at Philadelphia, June 17th, 1856.
Member of Congress 1838 -1858.
In 1842 he defied the Atherton Gag Rule, prohibiting discussion of slavery on the floor, censured by the house, given no opportunity for defense, he resigned. His overwhelming re-election five weeks later, and renewed defiance, restored constitutional freedom of speech in our American Congress.
Pioneer, Soldier, Author, Patriot And Statesman A Founder Of The National Republican Party.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is June 17, 1856.
Location. 41° 44.282′ N, 80° 45.789′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Ohio, in Ashtabula County. It is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and South Market Street, on the right when traveling east on East Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 E Jefferson Street, Jefferson OH 44047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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: Joshua R. Giddings Law Office (a few steps from this marker); The McKinley Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashtabula County Vietnam War Memorial (approx.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, April 12, 2025
2. Joshua Reed Giddings Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 12, 2025
3. Joshua Reed Giddings Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 12, 2025
4. Joshua R. Giddings Law Office
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
