New Richmond in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

New Richmond

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016

1. New Richmond Marker

Inscription. Prior to the Civil War, New Richmond citizens participated actively in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. In 1836, James G. Birney published The Philanthropist, an abolitionist newspaper, in New Richmond before moving publication to Cincinnati. Local tradition tells of Jim, a slave living in Kentucky who was given permission from his master to visit his parents in New Richmond. He aided his friend Joe, a fugitive slave, by packing him in a box and placing him on a riverboat headed to New Richmond. Famed Cincinnati abolitionist Levi Coffin recorded, "A few abolitionist - white men - who lived near, were called into see the fugitive, and to advise in regard to his safety." Joe was taken from Jim's parents' home to Cincinnati where Levi Coffin purchased him a train ticket to Sandusky, from where he traveled to Canada.

Erected 2003 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Historic New Richmond, Inc., The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 6-13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.

Location.

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38° 57.051′ N, 84° 17.027′ W. Marker is in New Richmond, Ohio, in Clermont County. It is on Front Street near Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is next to the village park area, by the arch that leads to the riverfront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Front St, New Richmond OH 45157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: New Richmond Waterfront (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named New Richmond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Philanthropist (about 300 feet away); Founding of New Richmond (about 400 feet away); Dr. John G. Rogers Home & Office (about 500 feet away); Dodge Theatre (about 700 feet away); Rev. George C. Light Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Richmond.

Additional keywords. Underground Railroad

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016

2. New Richmond Marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016

3. New Richmond Marker

foggy morning. The arch leading down to the Ohio River

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 27, 2024

4. New Richmond Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 7, 2025

5. New Richmond Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 975 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 8, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on November 9, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.