South Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Honor of Those Who Served
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026
1. In Honor of Those Who Served Marker
South Lebanon, once called Deerfield, is the oldest town in Warren County. Settled in 1795, the community has a rich history of veteran service and sacrifice. Captain Nathan Kelly, Captain Ephraim Kibbey, Stephen Brant, Jonathan Trovillo and General David Sutton settled in South Lebanon and served during the Revolutionary War. Captain John M. Snook settled here in 1802 and served during the War of 1812. Snook Road is named after his family.
All of the aforementioned veterans are buried about 100 yards northeast of this Memorial.
Of the early settlers, Sutton was perhaps the best known. His house, built in 1795 - 1796, was used for the first election in which a total of sixteen men voted. The house later became one of the first taverns in Deerfield. General Sutton was the first Clerk of Courts of Warren County, a position held for twelve years. The first army raised in Ohio to fight in the War of 1812 was led by, then Captain, Sutton.
During the Civil War, South Lebanon earned the reputation as being one of the most patriotic communities in the County. This small village provided an abundance of men and finances toward
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Now a city, South Lebanon honors its veterans who have served during every major conflict since the Revolutionary War, and continue to serve today.
(2021 - 2022)
James D. Smith - Mayor Bryan Corcoran - Vice-Mayor (2021) Maryan Harrison - Vice-Mayor (2022) Linda Allen - Council Member Linda Burke - Council Member Brenda Combs - Council Member William D. Madison - Council Member
Rolin Spicer - Council Member Jerry Haddix - City Administrator Jeff Boylan - Assistant City Administrator Tina Williams - Fiscal Officer Andrew P. Meier - City Solicitor C. Keith Nixon, Jr. - Magistrate Sergeant Corey Adams - Post Commander
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 39° 22.26′ N, 84° 12.854′ W. Marker is in South Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Broadway Street and South High Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway Street.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026
2. In Honor of Those Who Served Marker
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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: South Lebanon Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Union Township Town Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deerfield Heritage Park (about 800 feet away); Kash D. Amburgy Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Lebanon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Deerfield- South Lebanon (approx. 0.4 miles away); The King Mansion / Ahimaaz King (1839-1909) (approx. 1.9 miles away); Gershom Moore Peters, LLD / Peters Cartridge Company (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Lebanon.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
