Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Lewis House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
1. The Lewis House Marker (Side A)
Side A:
The William C. Lewis House sits on lot No. 49 of the original 1802 plat of Lebanon. The owner of a dry goods store on the corner of Mulberry and Broadway, Lewis built the Greek Revival house in 1846. The veranda was added around 1900. The cottage to the left was built in the 1860s as an office for his son-in-law, Dr. W.G. Goodhue.
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Side A:
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Ezra Craver, a builder in Lebanon since 1835, was the contractor. Known locally for taking liberties with classic designs, his interior “Lebanon” cherry staircase post is said to be unique. The house was the home of Lewis's immediate family for over 125 years, ending in 1972 with the death of his daughter, Hazel Lewis Brookes.
Erected by Lebanon Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 39° 26.059′ N, 84° 12.335′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Mulberry Street and Cherry Street, on the left when traveling east on Mulberry Street
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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: I.O.O.F. Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mary Ann Klingling Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); General O. M. Mitchel (about 400 feet away); Van Sickle House (about 400 feet away); United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Ferguson House (about 400 feet away); Bundy House (about 400 feet away); The Wood Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
2. The Lewis House Marker (Side B)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
3. The Lewis House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,433 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
