Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Friends Cemetery of the Springborough Quaker Meeting

Another of the Rural Series of Central Ohio Quakers

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick

1. Friends Cemetery of the Springborough Quaker Meeting Marker

Inscription. Members of the religious Society of Friends were instrumental in the founding and development of Springboro.

This plot contains the remains of Springboro founder Jonathan Wright (1782- 1855), a Quaker leader who donated part of his land holdings to his Meeting for this cemetery.

Also buried here are other members of the Wright family including Jonathan’s father, Joel, who platted Louisville, Kentucky, and Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. Other burials include Revolutionary War veteran John Mullen, and pioneer orchard magnate, Jesse Wilson; and several African Americans who had no burial site of their own.

The Friends Meeting House of Springboro once stood inside the front gate.

After the Springborough Meeting was laid down, the plot was Maintained by the Miami Monthly Meeting in Waynesville, until 1996, when the cemetery was deeded to the City of Springboro.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.

Location. 39° 33.137′ N, 84° 14.054′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on Factory Road, on the left when traveling

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west. Marker was at the NE corner of the cemetery, on the South side of Factory Road, ½ block West of Main Street (St Rt 741). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 W Factory Rd, 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. Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Pence House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeremiah Stansel House (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Bateman House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town Hall, Jail, and Fire Station (about 300 feet away); Jonathan Wright Chapter, NSDAR (about 300 feet away); Springboro (about 300 feet away); John Bateman House Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick

2. Friends Cemetery of the Springborough Quaker Meeting Marker

full view of marker, in place

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.