Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Town Square / City Hall Site
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
1. The Town Square Marker (Side A)
Side A: The Town Square
Only Broadway and Main were named on the original 1802 map of Lebanon. Broadway was 1 1/2 times wider so stagecoaches could turn around. The four lots at the intersection were set aside as the town square. Today two of the lots are parks and the other two are Lebanon's city hall and public library.
Side B: City Hall Site
The city building is Colonial Revival in style and was modeled after the chapel at Dennison [sic] University. It was dedicated in May of 1934. Two years earlier, the Opera House, built here in 1878, burned down on Christmas morning. This is also where the county's first courthouse was constructed in 1805.
Erected by Lebanon Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings • Political Subdivisions • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1934.
Location. 39° 26.009′ N, 84° 12.494′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (U.S. 42) and Main
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The National Normal University (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Lamb (within shouting distance of this marker); Icabod Corwin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Golden Lamb (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Centennial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); William E. Harmon (within shouting distance of this marker); The First School Built In The Miami Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Golden Lamb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Also see . . . History of the City. Lebanon city website entry (Submitted on July 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
2. City Hall Site Marker (Side B)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
3. The Town Square / City Hall Site Marker
Marker is behind car, to left of doorway.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
4. The Golden Lamb Inn
Built in 1815, it is the oldest continuously operating business in the state of Ohio. A former stagecoach stop, it's across the street from city hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
