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

Thomas Corwin

(1794 - 1865)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

1. Thomas Corwin Marker

Inscription. One of the most effective political orators of his era, Tom Corwin (nicknamed "the Wagon Boy" for his War of 1812 service) resided here from 1839 until his death. A Whig stump speaker known for his wit and eloquence, he was elected governor of Ohio in 1840 and campaigned for William Henry Harrison in his presidential victory that year. Corwin served six terms in Congress and one in the Senate, where he spoke out against the Mexican War in 1847. He also served as secretary of the treasury in the Fillmore administration and as President Lincoln's minister to Mexico.

Built and first occupied by Corwin's brother-in-law Phineas Ross in 1818, the Corwin House is representative of Federal-style architecture of this period.

Erected 2001 by Ohio Bicentennial Commission, The Longaberger Company, Recovery Services of Warren and Clinton Counties, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 3-83.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location.

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39° 26.024′ N, 84° 12.729′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Corwin Street (Ohio Route 63), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 W Main Street, Lebanon OH 45036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rotary Centennial Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1795 Beedle Log Cabim (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lebanon Library / Harmon Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Golden Lamb (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Golden Lamb (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Golden Lamb (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lingo's Hardware (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Town Square / City Hall Site (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Also see . . .
1. Thomas Corwin Congressional Biography. (Submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Thomas Corwin. (Submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Thomas Corwin House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009

2. Thomas Corwin House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,566 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.