Founding of New Richmond
Jacob Light (1756 – 1831) platted the Village of
New Richmond in 1814 on 85 acres he had bought
in 1804. His village streets ran at right angles
to the Ohio River.
Thomas Ashburn (1769 – 1826) bought 875 acres from
William Lytle next to New Richmond. He designed
the elaborate town of Susanna, named after his
wife, with streets radiating from the river and
a public promenade on the river. In 1828 the
two towns were incorporated by the Ohio General
Assembly as New Richmond. Union Street is the
meeting of the two original towns.
Erected 2003 by Clermont County Bicentennial Commission.
Location. 38° 56.994′ N, 84° 16.972′ W. Marker is in New Richmond, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Union Street, on the left when traveling east on Front Street. The marker is at the point where the two original towns converge, street names change at this point. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 Susanna Way, New Richmond OH 45157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 18, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 159 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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