Wilberforce

Wilberforce, Ohio host Wilberforce University and Central State University which are historically famous black universities.  Both were established in the mid-nineteenth century.  These schools have hosted many famous citizens including Charles Young, a high-ranking black Army officer before WWI.  He served with the US Army Buffalo Soldiers.  His home is now recognized as a National Historic Landmark and the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.  Wilberforce also hosts the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center.

Wilberforce History

The history of Wilberforce Ohio is intertwined with how our nation dealt with slavery.  A Dayton.com article helped me best understand the formation of Wilberforce: 

  • The natural springs east of Xenia became a resort in 1850 called Tawawa Springs
  • The resort became a favored spot for Southern slaveowners
  • Ohioans did not approve, business declined, and the resort closed in 1855
  • In 1856, Wilberforce became a stop along the Underground Railroad
  • The University was named after an 18th-century Abolitionist—William Wilberforce
  • In 1858, Wilberforce was home to 200 students

Wilberforce Ohio Landmarks

Wilberforce Art Prints

In addition to the above landmarks, Wilberforce offers many points of interest that become fascinating art prints.  I’ve become a fan of exploring its country roads filled with meandering roads winding by pretty farmsteads, particularly under interesting skies.  If you are seeking more Greene County Ohio scenes, be sure to check out these galleries from adjacent lands: 

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Stevenson Road Covered Bridge northeast of Xenia where the blue skies, green vegetation and bright red pain perfectly contrast on a summer day, capturing another example of an Ohio Covered Bridge

Stevenson Road Covered Bridge on Perfect Summer Day No. 14

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Charles Young National Monument is a Two-story brick home adjacent to Wilberforce University which has a large front porch

Charles Young National Monument No. 4

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Charles Young National Monument is a Two-story brick home adjacent to Wilberforce University which has a large front porch

Charles Young National Monument No. 3

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Charles Young National Monument is a Two-story brick home adjacent to Wilberforce University which has a large front porch

Charles Young National Monument No. 2

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Charles Young National Monument is a Two-story brick home adjacent to Wilberforce University which has a large front porch

Charles Young National Monument No. 6

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The entrance sign for the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center on a pretty summer day

National Afro-American Museum No. 1

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A winding road passes through a forest of sugar maple leaves displaying their fall colors

Winding Road on a Greene County Ohio Fall Day

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The Central State University Alumni Center towers among the cumulonimbus clouds on a summer day

Central State University Alumni Center

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A covered bridge where its red paint contrasts with the green spring leaves and crystal blue skies

Stevenson Road Bridge No. 4

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A covered bridge where its red paint contrasts with the green spring leaves and crystal blue skies

Stevenson Road Bridge No. 3

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Charles Young National Monument is a Two-story brick home adjacent to Wilberforce University which has a large front porch

Charles Young National Monument No. 1

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As this country road leads the eye to the distant horizon, an Ohio farm resides under blue September skies and puffy towering cumulus clouds

Cedarville Ohio Farm

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