Edward Potts House / John Potts House
Circa 1831 / Circa 1832
The house on the right (45 South Main) appears to have been built circa 1832 by Joshua Trotter. In 1837, Trotter sold the house to John and Mary Potts, who were “conductors” on the Underground Railroad, persons who risked their lives and property to escort runaway slaves on their flight to freedom. The house on the left (55 South Main) was built circa 1831 by Job Burton. He sold the house to Edward Potts in 1836. Edward, like his brother John, was also a “conductor”. Both houses are significant examples of early Federal style brick buildings.
Marker is on Main Street (Ohio Route 741), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
