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

Thomas Ashburn

Founder of Susanna

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016

1. Thomas Ashburn Marker

Inscription. In memory of Thomas Ashburn born – Bolton, England, July 11, 1769 died – New Richmond, Feb. 15, 1828 founder of Susanna in 1816 and donor of this riverside promenade and other parks and, sites to be used, forever, for worship, education and enjoyment of all. Susanna, named in honor of the founder’s wife, merged with New Richmond in 1829.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 56.868′ N, 84° 16.869′ W. Marker is in New Richmond, Ohio, in Clermont County. It is on Susanna Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 Susanna Way, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Ernest Wagner Park (a few steps from this marker); The United States Merchant Marine (within shouting distance of this marker); New Richmond WW I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ross – Gowdy House Museum (about 600 feet away); New Richmond VFW Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); 1st Regular Baptist Church

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(about 800 feet away); Founding of New Richmond (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Richmond.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016

2. Thomas Ashburn Marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, November 5, 2016

3. Thomas Ashburn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.