Along The Ohio River Front in Cincinnati, Ohio we find the reminder of what was once a thriving business in a pioneer city, founded by John Irwin's father William and brother Archibald.

There is a short alleyway just yards from where the Fosters, Irwins, Findlays and others, worked and resided.  The street sign is posted here and currently in the possession of Bonnie Speeg.
Perhaps a rededication will one day return it to its role as historic navigator.



John's brother, Archibald, is memorialized in his Obituary below.
Courtesy of Bonnie Speeg

And here is the Obituary for John Irwin, brother of Archibald Irwin, Esq.  John died in Berlin Crossroads, Ohio which was a famous station on the Underground Railroad and first settled by the descendants of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings.  John's wife, Hannah Combs Irwin, died the year after.  Berlin Crossroads, Ohio is re-discovering its own history and have started their own Facebook page which is full of rich history.  They can be found on Facebook as Berlin X Roads.

Berlin Crossroads Ohio where John and Hannah Combs lived in 1850.