THE STUDEBAKER FRONTIER HOMESTEAD
In 1736 two Studebaker brothers, Peter and Clement, and a cousin Heinrich, came to America from Hagen, Germany. Within three generations their descendants had moved westward into Pennsylvania. Ohio and Indiana. Four brothers and two sisters came to the Miami Valley, Ohio in 1809 to 1913.
This collection of 10 buildings and a wide assortment of Studebaker antiques was brought together to serve as a focal point of interest for the Studebaker Family. It is a private project of Emmert and Jane Studebaker, and housing many precious heirlooms Headquarters for THE STUDEBAKER FAMILY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is conveniently located in the Abe Studabaker Trading Post. The association, however, is concerned only with the historical records of the Studebaker Family and is not involved in establishing or maintaining the Frontier Homestead. THE PETER STUDEBAKER CABIN
The PETER CABIN, largest of the four log buildings, is named for immigrant Peter, who came to America in 1736 with his brother Clement, and cousin Heinrich. This cabin has three fireplaces with hardware, such as hinges, curtain rods and brackets, made by Emmert Studebaker in the "John Studebaker Blacksmith Shop."
THE BRITTEN STUDEBAKER CABIN The BRITTEN CABIN, built originally in 1904 on a homestead in northern Washington, was brought to its present location in 1969 in order to preserve it for the family. At present it serves as a museum and guest house. Many Studebaker cousins visit here and some stay overnight, including honeymooners. It is frequently used for Studebaker guests, family get-togethers, committee meetings and other social events.
THE ABE STUDABAKER TRADING POST
The ABE STUDABAKER TRADING POST houses the office of the Studebaker Family National Association. All SFNA Board Meetings are held here. This cabin, completed in 1978, is comprised of two log houses (oak) brought here from Greenville, Ohio. On either side of the double doors are life-size wood carvings of Chief Tecumseh and Abe Studabaker.
THE JOHN STUDEBAKER BLACKSMITH SHOP
The JOHN STUDEBAKER BLACKSMITH SHOP The PETER CABIN, largest of the four log buildings, is named for immigrant Peter, who came to America in 1736 with his brother Clement, and cousin Heinrich. This cabin has three fireplaces with hardware, such as hinges, curtain rods and brackets, made by Emmert Studebaker in the "John Studebaker Blacksmith Shop."
THE BRITTEN STUDEBAKER CABIN The BRITTEN CABIN, built originally in 1904 on a homestead in northern Washington, was brought to its present location in 1969 in order to preserve it for the family. At present it serves as a museum and guest house. Many Studebaker cousins visit here and some stay overnight, including honeymooners. It is frequently used for Studebaker guests, family get-togethers, committee meetings and other social events. THE ABE STUDABAKER TRADING POST
The ABE STUDABAKER TRADING POST houses the office of the Studebaker Family National Association. All SFNA Board Meetings are held here. This cabin, completed in 1978, is comprised of two log houses (oak) brought here from Greenville, Ohio. On either side of the double doors are life-size wood carvings of Chief Tecumseh and Abe Studabaker.
THE JOHN STUDEBAKER BLACKSMITH SHOP
The JOHN STUDEBAKER BLACKSMITH SHOP was constructed from an old log house found near Springfield, Ohio. The building is a faithful reproduction of the shop built in 1834 by John Clement Studebaker at Ashland, Ohio. He was the father of the five brothers, Jacob, Peter, Henry, Clement and John. Henry and Clem started the Studebaker Wagon Company in 1852 at South Bend, Indiana. The others joined later.
Other buildings not shown here are a 100 year old smoke house and wash house of Civil War times, donated by Sarah Eidemiller James. Other things to see are the wagon shed and numerous handcrafted Items made at the Studebaker Forge. ABRAHAM STUDEBAKER WAGON
The HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE COLLECTION is on display in the Carriage House. Pictured here is a conestoga wagon believed to be made by the family. It was brought from Bedford, Pennsylvania by Abraham Studebaker and his brothers David, John and Samuel when they came west with their families between 1809 and 1813.
This historical marker, erected in 1968, has an interesting significance for our family. The STUDEBAKER ROCK was probably deposited here by one of the great glaciers in pre-historic times, possibly 20,000 years ago, and has not been moved since. It is granite (faispar) and may have come from northern Canada. In bygone days, "the rock" was often used as a meeting place for local cousins.
STUDEBAKER CAR COLLECTION A collection of ten Studebaker cars, a pickup truck and a Transtar dump truck represents a small cross section of some of the motor vehicles made by the Studebaker Corporation. The Studebaker Drivers Club and others with similar interest, meet here on occasion.
To MY To rROY Wood carvings of TIPP Abraham Studabaker and Chief Tecumseh by Milton Kramer 0..u4 STUDEBAKER HOMESTEAD DAYTON AIRPORT wr (COX MUNICIPAL This historical marker, erected in 1968, has an interesting significance for our family. The STUDEBAKER ROCK was probably deposited here by one of the great glaciers in pre-historic times, possibly 20,000 years ago, and has not been moved since. It is granite (falspar) and may have come from northern Canada. In bygone days, "the rock" was often used as a meeting place for local cousins.
STUDEBAKER CAR COLLECTION A collection of ten Studebaker cars, a pickup truck and a Transtar dump truck represents a small cross section of some of the motor vehicles made by the Studebaker Corporation. The Studebaker Drivers Club and others with similar interest, meet here on occasion.
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NOTE: The Studebaker Frontier Homestead is not a public facility. However, Studebaker relatives, friends, neighbors, and other interested persons are encouraged to contact Emmert Studebaker for a conducted tour, or arranging the use of the facility.