The Jones–Bowman House was built in 1842 in Columbiana, Ohio. The house was built by J. Jones who was the son of an abolitionist. It is believed that the house was part of the Underground Railroad.[2]

Jones–Bowman House
Jones–Bowman House
Jones–Bowman House is located in Ohio
Jones–Bowman House
Jones–Bowman House is located in the United States
Jones–Bowman House
Location540 Pittsburgh St., Columbiana, Ohio
Coordinates40°52′56″N 80°41′8″W / 40.88222°N 80.68556°W / 40.88222; -80.68556
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1842
Built byJ. Jones
NRHP reference No.76001383[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 12, 1976

The house has remained preserved as it was built. It is a two-story home in an "L" shape. A spiral staircase and four wood-burning fireplaces have not been altered since the house was built.[1][2]

The house was purchased by E. Bowman in 1885. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in December 1976.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c Ohio Places Dictionary. North American Book Dist LLC. 2008. p. 162. ISBN 9781878592705.