Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Reeves House
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
1. The Reeves House Marker
Side A
Built in 1818, the house at 42 N. Broadway is on lot No. 40 of the town's 1802 plat. The land was owned by Ephraim Hathaway, one of Lebanon's founders. That year, 1818, it was sold to John Reeves, the town's recorder and its sixth postmaster. In 1825, future Ohio Gov. Tom Corwin bought it when he was Warren County prosecutor.
Side B
In 1828, it was sold to William Frost who was elected the county coroner several times. It stayed with his family for 80 years. It served as a dwelling for around 150 years. The late 1950's saw it used by the county court and the county building inspector. Since 1975, various insurance and law firms have had offices here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 39° 26.119′ N, 84° 12.483′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on N. Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon OH 45036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dilatush-Hedges Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Eleanor Dell Clark Ullum (within shouting distance of this marker); LCNB Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nixon-Brant House
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
2. The Reeves House Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
3. The Reeves House Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
4. The Reeves House
Additional plaque on the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
