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

The Moore Inn

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

1. The Moore Inn Marker

Inscription. (side 1)
This building at 120 S. Broadway sits on lot No. 4 and half of lot No. 3 of the original 1802 plat of Lebanon. Silus Hurin, one of Lebanon's four founders, was its first owner. In 1910, it was bought by the Kilpatrick-French Motor Car Co. They constructed the current building, Lebanon's first made of reinforced concrete.

(side 2)
It was called The Motor Inn. J.A. Kilpatrick, Lebanon's first automobile dealer, was an owner. It was a car dealership for over 1/2 century, and sold, over time, Fords, Chryslers and Buicks. Henry Ford was here on March 26, 1921 during his only known visit to Lebanon. In 1988, it became the Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory.

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 March 26, 1921.

Location. 39° 25.95′ N, 84° 12.501′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on S. 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. The Lebanon Station (within shouting distance of this marker); 1795 Beedle Log Cabim

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lebanon Library / Harmon Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Christmas Tree Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Corwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio's Oldest Weekly Newspaper (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Hollywood Movies (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Lamb (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 Moore Inn Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

3. The Moore Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.