Becker House, Springdale, Ohio, NRHP-listed
The Becker House is a residential building in Springdale, Ohio, built in 1830 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure has two stories, wooden clapboard siding, and a porch that spans the entire first level.
The house was designed and built in 1830 by architect Joseph Hough, who owned the land until his death in the early 1850s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, recognizing its historical importance.
The house stands quietly among trees in a small village setting and can be viewed from the exterior. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the area is rural and access is on foot.
A former resident, John Burgoyne Sr., was a judge who opposed the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and ruled that this federal law was invalid in a case he was hearing. This rare judicial opposition to a controversial slavery law makes the house a place of significant historical impact.
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