Lewisburg in Preble County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Euphemia
The Historic National Road in Ohio
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016
1. Euphemia Marker
Construction of the National Road was approaching Preble County in 1830, and the coming of the Road spurred the economic interests of local residents. John Mumma, the county surveyor, decided to purchase 158 acres of farmland for $7,900. He platted the town of Euphemia along the proposed route in May of 1839. During the first day’s ale on October 1, 1839 ten of the village lots were sold. Euphemia became a boom town with three taverns, dry goods stores, three blacksmiths, carriage shops, a clothing store, and its own post office. New housing was brick instead of timber, creating a more modern and prosperous look for the community.
Euphemia’s fortunes declined when the “Dayton Turnpike” was constructed, diverting traffic from the National Road. Meanwhile, the National Road in western Ohio remained unimproved. Petitioning by residents did result in the completion of the road to the state line, but neighboring Lewisburg acquired the railroad and annexed Euphemia in 1916.
Erected 2010 by The Ohio National Road Association, Inc.
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016
2. Euphemia Marker
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Location. 39° 51.282′ N, 84° 32.31′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, Ohio, in Preble County. Marker is at the intersection of Cumberland Street (U.S. 40) and North Commerce Street (Ohio Route 503), on the right when traveling west on Cumberland Street. marker is in front of the Lewisburg Police Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Cumberland Street, Lewisburg OH 45338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to the National Road (approx. 5.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.1 miles away); "Battlefield Cross" (approx. 6.1 miles away); Joseph Justin Heltsley (approx. 6.1 miles away); Thomas Franklin Herkins (approx. 6.1 miles away); Camp Maple Swamp (approx. 7 miles away); Van Ausdal-Donohoe House (approx. 9.2 miles away); William Bruce (approx. 9.3 miles away).
Additional keywords. Old National
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016
3. Euphemia Marker
Marker can be seen at a distance; in front of the Lewisburg Police Department
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016
4. Euphemia Marker
Map of the "Dayton Cutoff". Note signature of Andrew Jackson
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016
5. Euphemia Marker
Pictures and text from the marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 5, 2016
6. Euphemia Marker
Map of Euphemia and Lewisburg
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 5, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
