Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Orient Fire House
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
1. Orient Fire House Marker
In 1879 Henry Greathouse, a local blacksmith, and his wife Matilda, leased this lot to Lebanon for a fire company Within a few years, the Orient Fire House was built for less than $2,000. The fire company fought its first blaze on September 20, 1883. All seven of Greathouse's sons once served as members of this horse drawn hand pumper company.
The company's hose was often hung from the fire house tower to dry. Deemed too small for motorized fire equipment, the fire station has been inactive since the 1930s. $14,000 was spent to renovate the building in 1985. This included restoring its round-arch bay doors. It was named the Orient Fire Company because it was in the "far east” end of Lebanon.
Erected by Lebanon Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1883.
Location. 39° 26.031′ N, 84° 12.068′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is on E. Mullberry Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati and in the Miami Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: The Gallaher House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old County Jail (about 800 feet away); Warren County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quinn Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States of America (approx. 0.2 miles away); POW-MIA (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Savings Stamps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
2. Orient Fire House Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
3. Orient Fire House Marker
The marker is visible to the right of the telephone pole.
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 707 times since then and 92 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.
