Lisbon in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ohio's Oldest Brick Building
1803
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2016
1. Ohio's Oldest Brick Building Marker
[north plaque faces West Lincoln Way]
In the memory of
Bettie Lee and Ray Lewis
by their loving children
Renee Stevie Tag
[east plaque faces West Park Avenue]
for hotel purposes
Edwin Stanton,
Secretary of War
for Abraham Lincoln,
practiced Law in an
upstairs Law office
Listed as a landmark building
in the Lisbon Historical District
on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1979
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 40° 46.325′ N, 80° 46.132′ W. Marker is in Lisbon, Ohio, in Columbiana County. It is at the intersection of West Lincoln Way (U.S. 30) and West Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Lincoln Way. Marker(s) are mounted at eye-level at the northeast corner of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 W Lincoln Way, Lisbon OH 44432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbiana County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbiana County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
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Regarding Ohio's Oldest Brick Building. The Hamilton Building in Lisbon is the oldest brick building in Ohio. The structure was built by Jacob Picking in 1803 as a hotel and inn. It was once the law office of Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. It is believed Lewis and Clark stayed at the Hamilton before beginning their exploration of the American West.
A contributing property in the Lisbon Historic District, NRHP #79001794.
Also see . . . Ohios Oldest Brick Building Is Hiding A Stunning Restaurant. Only in Your State website entry:
The oldest brick building in the state is hiding one of the most beautiful restaurants. The Courthouse Inn & Restaurant in Lisbon is a true Ohio treasure that history buffs will especially appreciate. (Submitted on January 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2016
2. Ohio's Oldest Brick Building Marker (2nd plaque)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2016
3. Ohio's Oldest Brick Building (north elevation)
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022
4. Ohio's Oldest Brick Building
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2016
5. Ohio's Oldest Brick Building (east elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2016
6. Ohio's Oldest Brick Building
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,127 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on August 13, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on January 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
