An 1820's Farm house, once a stop on the Underground Railroad. Celebrating 200 years of history and those who made an impact in Massillon!
Spring Hill Historic Home is a nearly 200 year old home rich in local history. Spring Hill was built in 1821 by Thomas Rotch, who also founded the town of Kendal in 1812. Kendal later became part of Massillon. Thomas and Charity Rotch were Quakers who were very involved in Native affairs in the area as well as the Underground Railroad. There are documents proving that fugitive slaves were actually hidden on the farm at Spring Hill. When Thomas and Charity died the house and farm were taken over by their friend and employee Arvine Wales. Arvine continued to be involved in the betterment of the community. Three generations of Wales lived in the home. The last Wales, Irene McLain Wales, turned the home over to Spring Hill Historic Home, Inc in the 1970s.
Our mission is “to preserved unimpaired for future generations the house, outbuildings and grounds known as Spring Hill; to interpret Spring Hilland the families who lived there in light of their historical importance; and to maintain Spring Hill as an historic site open to the public.”
