Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Golden Lamb

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

1. The Golden Lamb Marker

Inscription.
On December 23, 1803 Jonas Seaman paid four dollars for a license to operate a house for public entertainment” -The Golden Lamb. The inn quickly became a stop for stagecoaches going to Cincinnati. In 1815 a brick hotel was built to replace the log tavern. By 1878 a 3rd and 4th floor had been added.

Known for many years as The Lebanon House, it was bought by Robert H. Jones in 1929. He and his wife Virginia, remodeled the hotel and filled it with antiques and Shaker items. Under their care, its fame grew. Over the years scores of dignitaries, including 12 presidents, have stayed and dined at "Ohio's oldest inn."

Erected by Lebanon Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1803.

Location. 39° 26.021′ N, 84° 12.509′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on S. Broadway Street, on the left 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. A different marker also named Golden Lamb (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Golden Lamb (here, next

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to this marker); Rotary Centennial Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Town Square / City Hall Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village Ice Cream Parlor (within shouting distance of this marker); Icabod Corwin (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Normal University (within shouting distance of this marker); The First School Built In The Miami Valley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

2. The Golden Lamb Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

3. The Golden Lamb Marker

<i>Photo of Golden Lamb from across the street</i> image. Click for full size.

Ohio Federal Writers' Project (via the Ohio Digital Network), circa 1939

4. Photo of Golden Lamb from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on June 28, 2022. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.