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 Springboro, Ohio

Aerial view of the Settlers Walk development in Springboro, looking north into Miami Township.

About Springboro, Ohio

Founded: 1815
Population: 12,380 (2000 Census)
Location: Warren County, Ohio

Springboro is a city in Warren and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is in Warren County's Clearcreek and Franklin Townships and Montgomery County's Miami Township. As of July 2007, the city had a population of 17,253 up 35.3% from 12,380 in 2000 and 6,574 in 1990.

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Settled as early as 1796, Springboro was founded in 1815 by Jonathan Wright, a relative of the Wright Brothers, as "Springborough." Jonathan Wright's father, Joel Wright, was a surveyor who platted Columbus, Ohio. Springboro was predominantly Quaker during its earlier years.

Springboro is known largely for its historical significance during the hiding of slaves through the system of the Underground Railroad due to a large portion of its residents holding an Anti-Slavery opinion. Achilles Pugh, in fact, published a local paper during this time called "the Philanthropist" to enrich the belief of abolishing slavery.

The city of Springboro is the first city to erect an Ohio Underground Railroad Historic Marker on October 17, 1999. The dedication was part of the 4th Annual Ohio Underground Railroad Summit.

As of the 2007 election, the current mayor of Springboro is John H. Agenbroad. Agenbroad was elected to another four year term. The two at large City Council seats are occupied by Marie T. Belpulsie and doughnut magnate, Michael Hemmert. Sources: City-Data.com | Wikipedia.com

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Springboro H.S. graduation

Here's who we saw during the Springboro High School Commencement at the Nutter Center, Sunday, June 6, 2010.
06/07/2010 at 1:18 a.m. | more galleries like this

Edgewood vs. Springboro

Edgewood hosted Springboro in a Division I sectional tournament softball game Monday, May 10, 2010.
05/10/2010 at 8:05 p.m. | more galleries like this

Former OSU player signs autographs

Former Ohio State football player Jake Ballard, Springboro High School graduate, signed autographs for fans on Sunday, May 9 in the Bruce Smith Training Facility at CareFlight Field in Springboro. Ballard was signed by the New York Giants.
05/09/2010 at 10:08 p.m. | more galleries like this

Pet Fair in Springboro

Pet owners enjoy a day socializing at the Spring Family & Pet Fair at the Marketplace at Settlers Walk Saturday, May 1, 2010.
05/01/2010 at 7:08 p.m. | more galleries like this

Dragons honor Springboro boy

Justin Palmer, 8, of Springboro got the chance to run the bases at Fifth Third Field on Wednesday night, April 28. Palmer was the honoree for Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield's" Home Run For Life" program because of his Type 1 diabetes and his great attitude.
04/28/2010 at 10:11 p.m. | more galleries like this

Hausfeld funeral service

The funeral service of Tom and his daughter Kacie Hausfeld, who were killed in a recent airplane crash, is taking place at St. Henry Catholic Church, in West Carrollton. The Springboro residents were killed in a plane crash on April 1, 2010 at the Dayton Wright Brothers Airport, located just outside of Springboro.
04/07/2010 at 5:50 p.m. | more galleries like this

Wayne Warrior Relays

Eighteen area teams competed in the Wayne Warrior Relays at Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Heidkamp Stadium in Huber Heights.
04/07/2010 at 12:54 a.m. | more galleries like this

Centerville vs. Springboro

Centerville defeated Springboro, 63-46, in a boys high school Division I sectional tournament matchup Thursday, March 4, 2010, at UD Arena.
03/05/2010 at 12:18 a.m. | more galleries like this

'Phantom' at La Comedia

Cast members rehearse for 'Phantom' at LaComedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2010.
03/04/2010 at 5:14 p.m. | more galleries like this

OSU stars' autograph session

Ohio State University football fans came out to see local players Jake Ballard of Springboro High School and Kurt Coleman of Northmont High School along with Thaddeus Gibson at Cardboard Heroes in The Mall at Fairfield Commons on Thursday, Feb. 4.
02/04/2010 at 11:13 p.m. | more galleries like this

 
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