Historical Markers and War Memorials in New Richmond, Ohio
Batavia is the county seat for Clermont County
New Richmond is in Clermont County
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On Western Avenue just east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
The original section of the church was built in 1842, the same year the congregation avowed “not to fellowship with those who sustained or countenanced” the institution of slavery. — — Map (db m182099) HM
Capt. Ernest Wagner Park
dedicated July 27, 1980
Captain Wagner commanded excursion passenger
steamboats Island Queen, Delta Queen,
Mississippi Queen and Avalon on the
Ohio and Mississippi River Systems
Cap knew every bend, sandbar and . . . — — Map (db m99767) HM
On Clermontville-Laurel Road, 0.1 miles east of Ohio River Scenic Parkway (U.S. 52).
The first place of higher learning in Clermont County. A woman’s dream, a man’s covenant with God.
Built in the valley below by Rev. Daniel Parker’s family. Graduated 1500 students of many professions.
First Principal—James, their son, . . . — — Map (db m204649) HM
On Front Street just north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. Rogers was the first president of the Clermont County Anti-Slavery Society and a financial supporter of James G. Birney, publisher of The Philanthropist newspaper. He practiced medicine for over 60 years and is most noted for the delivery . . . — — Map (db m182096) HM
On Front Street at Union Street, on the left when traveling east on Front Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m99717) HM
On Franklin Laurel Road (County Route 49), on the right when traveling west.
Clermont County
Bicentennial Marker
Franklin Chapel
This Methodist Episcopal Church
was built in 1854 under the
direction of Rev. J.L. Holtzinger
at a cost of $1,665. The belfry
and church bell were added
in Dec.1884. — — Map (db m99886) HM
On Ohio Route 232, on the right when traveling south.
Henry Clark Corbin Henry Clark Corbin was born September 15, 1842 and reared here on the family farm along Colclazer Run near Laurel. He attended public school and the private Parker Academy in nearby Clermontville. After teaching school and . . . — — Map (db m99622) HM
On Clermontville Laurel Road (County Route 31), on the left when traveling north.
Mt. Zion Chapel The Mount Zion Chapel of the Christian Church was built in 1872 on this hill adjacent to the members' cemetery outside of Clermontville. The site was part of a two-acre parcel that had been secured from the farm of William R. . . . — — Map (db m99887) HM
On Front Street near Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 . . . — — Map (db m99708) HM
(logo- USS Arizona)
This stone is erected in
honor of the brave
members of the armed
forces who died defending
this country from the
treacherous attack on
Pearl Harbor on Sunday
morning December 7, 1941
‘Greater love hath no man
than . . . — — Map (db m99765) WM
On Front Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
In 1862 slave catchers paraded a captured Leroy Lee in
manacles down Front Street toward the river. A crowd of
New Richmond citizens confronted the armed captors
demanding the release of Lee. Seeing they were greatly
outnumbered, the slave . . . — — Map (db m99706) HM
Affectionately inscribed to the heroic boys of
New Richmond as a tribute to the self-sacrificing
spirit that they displayed in their country’s
service in the momentous years of 1917- 1918
(157 names)
Red Cross Nurses
(two names) — — Map (db m99719) WM
On George Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built circa 1850, the Ross-Gowdy House is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Through the years
it has served as the home of three New Richmond
mayors. Merchant Thomas Gowdy lived in this house in
1876. The home was acquired by . . . — — Map (db m99720) HM
On Cole Road at 10 Mile Road (Ohio Route 749), on the left when traveling south on Cole Road.
An early crossroads settlement instrumental in
the development of Pierce Township. Located
at Dutch Creek and Ten Mile Road. The hamlet
consisted of a community water well, a general
store / post office (1860) and the Ten Mile
Presbyterian . . . — — Map (db m99698) HM
In recognition of those who serve
their country in war and peace time
to those 250,000 who served in World War II
to those 670 who were taken prisoner
to those 6700 plus who gave their lives
and
to the countless number who served
since this . . . — — Map (db m99764) WM
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, . . . — — Map (db m99766) HM
