East Liverpool in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
I.O.O.F. Building
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
1. I.O.O.F. Building Marker
Believed to be the oldest surviving commercial building in the city, this structure was built in 1874 by the Robert Hall Lumber Company. It has served as the headquarters for the Odd Fellows, as a bank and various other professional offices.
Erected 2003 by East Liverpool Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 40° 37.125′ N, 80° 34.689′ W. Marker is in East Liverpool, Ohio, in Columbiana County. It is at the intersection of 5th Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Liverpool OH 43920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: Isaac Knowles - Knowles Block (a few steps from this marker); Locke's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradshaw's Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lincoln Highway (about 300 feet away); W.L. Thompson Music Store (about 300 feet away); The American Theater (about 400
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 3, 2011
2. I.O.O.F. Building
The Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Organization website homepage:
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Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025
3. I.O.O.F. Name Stone
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025
4. I.O.O.F. Building
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,142 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
