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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 played against at Fairfield at home on Friday, August 28th, 2009. Springboro defeated Fairfield, 13-10.
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