Lisbon in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Old Stone Tavern

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

1. The Old Stone Tavern Marker

Inscription.
• Built in 1807 by Christian Smith of native sandstone to accommodate travelers going to the frontier.
• Outside changes include door & window positions on the first floor; Evidence for changes visible in stone work above & below windows.
• East side window never existed until building was restored for use as a museum.
• Original wood shake roof replaced 1850-1860 by the current slate roof & the roof line changed somewhat; evidence is visible on the east & west of building.
• The placement & frames of windows on second story are original.
• Want to know more? Ask our curators.

Erected by YSU old house expert Chris Klingermeir & LHS curator, Ken Everett.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 40° 46.266′ N, 80° 46.04′ W. Marker is in Lisbon, Ohio, in Columbiana County. It is on East Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 E Washington St, 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: Stone Lockplate (a few steps from this marker); Lisbon (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbiana County Courthouse

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Highway (about 500 feet away); Lisbon's Veterans Memorial Fountain (about 500 feet away); Civil War Naval Cannon (about 500 feet away); World War II Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisbon.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

2. The Old Stone Tavern Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2022

3. The Old Stone Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.