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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Columbiana County, Ohio
Lisbon is the county seat for Columbiana County
Adjacent to Columbiana County, Ohio
Carroll County(26) ► Jefferson County(98) ► Mahoning County(80) ► Stark County(101) ► Beaver County, Pennsylvania(219) ► Lawrence County, Pennsylvania(42) ► Hancock County, West Virginia(28) ►
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On Sprucevale Road (County Route 428) north of Spruce Court, on the left when traveling north.
Dustin Marshall Huffman lived his life with a “Pay It Forward” attitude, always there to help out, even if it was for a stranger. He was pure goodness with a touch of orneriness and a smile that could light up a room.
On June 30th 2009, Dustin . . . — — Map (db m55113) HM
On Calcutta-Smith Ferry Road (County Route 430) 0.8 miles north of Harvey Avenue (Ohio Route 39), on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
First Paper Mill
The first paper mill in Ohio and the Northwest Territory was established in the valley below in 1807 by John Coulter of Virginia, Jacob Bowman and John Beaver of Pennsylvania. The mill was in St. Clair Township on the East . . . — — Map (db m62960) HM
On Sprucevale Road (County Highway 428) 1.3 miles north of Spruce Court, on the right when traveling south.
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In these fields, formerly the site of the Ellen Conkle farm, notorious Depression-Era desperado Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd met his death at the hands of federal agents and members of the East Liverpool Police Department on . . . — — Map (db m39894) HM
On Springfield Road, 0.2 miles north of East Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"Nature soon takes over if the gardener is absent."
Penelope Hobhouse
Pioneer plants are opportunistic and tenacious. They have the will and the means to take over the most inhospitable environment, . . . — — Map (db m245813) HM
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Birthplace on December 20, 1868, of Harvey S. Firestone, founder of The Firestone Tire
and Rubber Company. One of the first brick houses in Columbiana County, it was built in
1828 by Harvey S. Firestone's great-grandfather, Nicholas Firestone, who . . . — — Map (db m204735) HM
Near East Park Avenue just west of Springfield Street, on the right when traveling west.
"A garden sweet, a garden small,
Where rambling roses creep along the walls;
Where dainty phlox and columbine
Are nodding to the trumpet vine."
Excerpts from "In My Garden"
by Idabelle Smith . . . — — Map (db m245822) HM
Inventor, industrialist, and philanthropist, Harvey Samuel Firestone (1868-1938) was born on a nearby farm in 1868 and attended school in Columbiana. He founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1900 and soon after developed a method for . . . — — Map (db m48139) HM
On East Park Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Springfield Street, on the right when traveling east.
"Earth laughs in flowers…"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Throughout history, lilacs have been crowd-pleasers. Perhaps it is their sweet fragrance. Almost certainly it is the riot of color they provide between May . . . — — Map (db m245819) HM
On North Main Street (Ohio Route 164) at East Park Avenue (Ohio Route 344) on North Main Street.
Joshua Dixon selected this site in 1805 as the center for Columbiana. The first local post office, established at this museum location in 1809, pioneered free mail delivery in 1837.
The museum, an early log home in the village, was moved here . . . — — Map (db m268) HM
On Firestone Park, on the right when traveling east.
Built near this spring in 1810 by Benjamin and Rachael Dixon Hanna whose family were first settlers in this community in 1801 and 1802.
They were the grandparents of Marcus Alonzo Hanna United States Senator from 1897 to 1904 — — Map (db m48140) HM
On Springfield Road, 0.2 miles north of East Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"Where there is water on Earth, you find life…"
Neil DeGrasse Tyson
When the Hannas discovered this spring, they likely found iris, marsh marigolds and skunk cabbage growing in the spring-fed pool and . . . — — Map (db m245809) HM
On Ohio Route 7, 0.5 miles south of Ohio Route 46, on the right when traveling south.
The Supreme Court of the state of Ohio held one of its first sessions in the House of Matthias Lower, the temporary seat of justice for Columbiana County, at this site on the 14th day of June 1803 Samuel Huntington and William Spriggs presided as . . . — — Map (db m175124) HM
Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and John Burroughs embarked on a series of annual camping trips from 1915 to 1924. Despite their wealth and fame, the group called themselves the four vagabonds. This area of Firestone Farms is dedicated . . . — — Map (db m203389) HM
On East Park Avenue, 0.3 miles east of James Street, on the right when traveling east.
Freedom from -Want- -Fear- Freedom of -Religion- -Speech- In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War
Edward A. Bruce • Harry M. Cannon • William C. Childers • Ira O. Culp • . . . — — Map (db m245806) WM
On Springfield Road, 0.2 miles north of East Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Legacy Trail Loop, an immersive and interpretive walking journey, invites you to meet the past stewards of the land we now call Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park. There have been many, from the indigenous people who honored the land in . . . — — Map (db m245817) HM
On East Park Avenue, 0.2 miles east of James Street, on the right when traveling east.
Memorial
in commemoration of
valiant service
of the
Soldiers and Sailors
who served their country.
Civil War
1861 - 1865
Erected by patriot, citizens
and former residents
of Columbiana, Ohio, and
Ladies of the Grand . . . — — Map (db m245807) WM
On Echo Dell Road (Local Route 929) north of Bell School Road (Local Route 1131), on the right when traveling north.
The history of the earth is written in the rocks. In Ohio, nearly 500 million years of time are recorded in our bedrocks, reflecting the coming of inland seas, the upheaval of mountain ranges and the birth and death of vast swamps. By reading these . . . — — Map (db m55084) HM
Near Harvey Avenue (State Highway 39), on the right when traveling west.
West Side:Ohio1112 feet South of this spot was the "Point of beginning" for surveying the public lands of the United States. There, on September 30, 1785, Thomas Hutchins, first Geographer of the United States, began the Geographers . . . — — Map (db m33685) HM
On Broadway Street, 0 miles south of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
A town hall built in 1850, which served as a community building and home of the first services of the First Methodist Protestant church. The church was organized in 1855 and occupied the building until 1923 when it was purchased and torn down by the . . . — — Map (db m44149) HM
On East 4th Street, 0 miles west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
At the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Andrew Carnegie, who spent time with relatives in East Liverpool during his childhood, donated $50,000 toward the construction of a public library. The building was dedicated on May 8, 1902.
In the 1990's . . . — — Map (db m44150) HM
On East 4th Street at Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east on East 4th Street.
Site of schools since 1820's Log House School. Union School in 1869.
Central School built in 1894 for $65,000.00 and held 1,000 students.
In 1971 following 77 years of service as East Liverpool's High School it was demolished.
The ELHS Alumni . . . — — Map (db m80712) HM
On East 4th Street, 0 miles east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
East Liverpool's largest and most elegant theater opened in 1904. A stage theater with seating for 1200, it offered first run plays, star performers, high school graduations and movies. It was razed in 1961. — — Map (db m44152) HM
On Market Street at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
In 1907, the First United Presyterian Church was converted into retail shops (1st floor) and a theater (2nd floor) called the Bijou, later renamed the Diamond. Vaudeville and 10 minute movies were featured. It closed in 1920. — — Map (db m44154) HM
On Harvey Avenue (Ohio Route 39) 0.4 miles east of Bushwick Street, on the right when traveling east.
Near this site on September 30, 1785, Thomas Hutchins, first Geographer of the United States, drove a stake: This was the "Point of Beginning" of the Geographer's Line for the survey of the first "Seven Ranges" of six-mile square townships in . . . — — Map (db m44155) HM
On 5th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street.
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. — — Map (db m44158) HM
On 5th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street.
This corner was once occupied by the ornate Victorian home of Isaac Knowles, the principal founder of the K.T. and K. Pottery Company. The home, built in the 1870's, survived Isaac's death in 1902 but was demolished prior to 1910.
The home was . . . — — Map (db m44160) HM
On 6th Street at St. Clair Street, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street.
First opened in September, 1892, the J.C. Thompson building was originally home to the Crosser and Ogilvie store on the first floor and basement and Edmondson Photography on the second floor.
Frequently appearing in photographs of the Diamond, the . . . — — Map (db m44161) HM
On West 6th Street just west of Peach Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated by the City of East Liverpool to the memory of her sons who gave the Ultimate Measure of Sacrifice in Korea
William E. Butler • Marvin L. Gilbert • Richard A. Potts • Richard E. Watson • Norman A. Grimm • James T. Butcher • David . . . — — Map (db m156071) WM
On Echo Dell Road (Local Route 929) north of Bell School Road (Route 1131), on the right when traveling north.
Little Beaver Creek
Established by the People of Ohio
Has been designated
A State Wild and Scenic River
In the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
Under the provisions of the
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of . . . — — Map (db m55087) HM
On 5th Street at Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street.
Believed to be the second oldest surviving commercial structure in the city, this building opened in 1880 as a men's clothing store.
The second floor has been the location of several photo studios and at one time was occupied by Gertrude Fryette's . . . — — Map (db m44164) HM
On 4th Street, 0 miles east of Washington Street when traveling west.
This building was built in 1924 by local industrialist Monroe Patterson as a memorial to his late wife, Mary T. Patterson. The structure was a home for working women and served as such for many years. When the building closed, it was donated to Kent . . . — — Map (db m44166) HM
On West 8th Street (Ohio Route 7/39) at Ohio Route 39, on the right when traveling east on West 8th Street.
from WE Golding & Sons Co. (1876-1937), ground flint & feldspar for the West Pottery District. When combined with talk & ball clay, they produced World Famous Rockingham Yelloware. original site 1000' SE on W 4th. St. — — Map (db m156067) HM
Fawcettstown, later to become East Liverpool, marked the first Ohio community to be encountered by early river travelers as they headed toward new challenges and new lives in the expanding nation. Indian canoes, flatboats, and steamboats carried . . . — — Map (db m49713) HM
On Broadway Street at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway Street.
In 1881, the newly formed Potters National Bank, organized by local pottery manufacturers, established its new offices in a three-story structure on this corner. A newspaper, the Tribune was published in the basement.
By 1901, the building became . . . — — Map (db m80713) HM
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Envisioned as a rural cemetery with careful attention to landscaping design and symmetrical lots, the Riverview Cemetery was established in 1883 on forty acres of land. The chapel was a gift to Riverview from the Grand Army of the . . . — — Map (db m49715) HM
John N. Taylor, an owner of K.T. and K. Pottery Company built a three story Victorian mansion on this site and was once visited here by President William McKinley. The home was demolished to allow construction of the new City Hall. — — Map (db m44168) HM
This beautiful theater opened in 1914 with the name of The McKinley Vaudeville Theater. The name changed to the Strand with silent films. Renovated in 1928 it became the State Theater. The stage and movie theater closed its doors in 1970. — — Map (db m44170) HM
On Peach Avenue at 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on Peach Avenue.
Originally the private home of the Erlanger family, this building became the Sturgis Funeral Home, famous for having displayed the body of Pretty Boy Floyd in October, 1934. — — Map (db m44171) HM
On East 6th Street, 0 miles west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Originally built as a Vaudeville house, the American Theater hosted its premier performance on Christmas Day 1909. With the advent of film, the American was converted to a movie theater in 1918.
A major fire destroyed the structure on May 24, 1950 . . . — — Map (db m44148) HM
On Broadway Street near East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Lincoln Highway, America's first trans-continental route, was officially opened in June, 1915, amid widespread local celebrations.
The highway (US Route 30) originally entered the city's East End, but later alterations caused it to cross into . . . — — Map (db m44172) HM
For nearly a century, East Liverpool dominated the United States pottery industry. Drawn to easily accessible clay deposits and ready river transportation, British-born potter James Bennett established the first commercial pottery here in 1841. His . . . — — Map (db m49711) HM
On Echo Dell Road (Local Route 929) north of Bell School Road (Local Route 1131), on the left when traveling north.
"Thomas J. Malone Bridge"
This covered bridge stood in the 1870s over Middle Run, on State Route 154, between Lisbon and Elkton, Elkrun Township. It was converted to a storage shed and moved twice by the Elkrun Township Trustees. Mr. . . . — — Map (db m44754) HM
On East 4th Street, 0 miles east of Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Traveler's is the city's oldest surviving hotel. A portion of the present building was first constructed in the late 1890's as "The Landora". Later additions were constructed in 1910 and 1927. The Traveler's Hotel was a stopping point for those . . . — — Map (db m44174) HM
On West 6th Street just west of Peach Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated by the City of East Liverpool to the memory of her sons who gave the Ultimate Measure of Sacrifice in Vietnam.
Joseph J. Compa, Jr. • C. Kenneth Skates • Richard F. Roach • Steven M. Haniotes • Stephen E. Seiferth • Arthur W. Smith . . . — — Map (db m156073) WM
On 4th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
Constructed in the 1880's by Will L. Thompson for his rapidly expanding music business, this building was a showcase for band instruments, pianos and organs, as well as sheet music and similar merchandise.
Thompson, composer of "Softly and Tenderly . . . — — Map (db m44175) HM
On West 6th Street just west of Peach Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the men and women of Columbiana County who answered our country's call during the period of World War I. Their service stands out as a beacon light for all time. We are proud to honor them in this manner. — — Map (db m156069) WM
On Harvey Avenue (Ohio Route 39) 0.4 miles east of Bushwick Street, on the right when traveling east.
Land Ordinance of 1785. In April 1784, the Continental Congress adopted the Report of Government for the Western Territory, a broad plan drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson for organizing the United States' new western lands that were ceded . . . — — Map (db m221421) HM
On Bacon Avenue (Ohio Route 46) 0.2 miles west of Everett Street, on the right when traveling east.
This circa 1840s log house, which now serves as a museum and home to the East Palestine Historical Society, was originally located at the corner of West Main and Walnut Streets. Some of its most notable and earliest residents were Dr. Robert . . . — — Map (db m111189) HM
On Gavers Road at Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east on Gavers Road.
About a mile south in St. Paul's Cemetery, the Reverend Father Edward J. Fenwick, "Pioneer Apostle of Ohio," organized the first Catholic parish in northern Ohio. The first mass was celebrated in the log house of Daniel McCallister. A century and a . . . — — Map (db m66536) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.7 miles east of Haessly Road, on the right when traveling east.
Southeast of this point are the Big and Little tunnels. They were links in the 73-mile Sandy and Beaver Canal which connected the Ohio River with the Ohio and Erie Canal. Shifts of Irish laborers worked night and day with hand drills and blasting . . . — — Map (db m66538) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated by all veterans in memory and honor of those
veterans killed while in the service of their country
World War II
Eugene Altomare •
Gerald Brown •
Erederick Bruderly •
Anthony Cross •
John Cushman •
York Drexler • . . . — — Map (db m204438) WM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Thank You
to all Veterans
and their
Families for
their Service
and Sacrifice
Air Force-Fly Em High
Army-Hooah
Marines-Semper Fi
Nevy-Anchors Away — — Map (db m204440) WM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Vice Admiral Tony Less was born in Salem, Ohio on August
31, 1937. He attended St. Patricks School and graduated:
from Leetonia High School in 1955. Upon graduating from
Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, he completed the Naval
Aviation Officer . . . — — Map (db m204439) HM
On Main Street at Butcher Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Believed to have been constructed in 1866, this facility is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. The complex of 200 ovens was erected by the Leetonia Iron and Coal Company, later known as the Cherry Valley Iron Works, to supply fuel for . . . — — Map (db m221403) HM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) at North Market Street (State Route 45), on the left when traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
This cannon and its twin at the cemetery were donated to New Lisbon by President Wm. McKinley (1897-1901). Made of carbon steel, it will never rust or need painted; it is capable of firing a 100 lb. projectile 7-8 miles. McKinley’s mother, Nancy . . . — — Map (db m164135) HM WM
On South Market Street east of Lincoln Highway, on the right when traveling north.
1871
Built from locally cut sandstone,
the Columbiana County Courthouse
is listed as a Landmark Building in the
Lisbon Historic District
as listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
by the
United States Department . . . — — Map (db m204441) HM
On Pritchard Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
World War II
Wilfred S. Clunk •
Willard V. Tucker •
John P. Dudick •
William M. Martin •
Richard L. Apple •
Walter H. Yochim •
J. Leroy Shive •
Paul Carnes •
Herman Stalter •
John Pierce •
Earl V. Van Horn •
John D. . . . — — Map (db m204443) WM
On North Park Avenue just west of North Nelson Avenue (East Parkway), on the right when traveling west.
In May 1879, S.J. and D.W. Firestone opened a private bank under the name Firestone Bros. Bankers. The bank moved to this location in 1883. In 1911, the bank was incorporated as a state bank and the name was changed to The Firestone Bank. The . . . — — Map (db m164130) HM
On Ohio Route 518, on the right when traveling east.
After a skirmish with Union forces on July 26, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan regrouped the several hundred Confederate raiders who remained with him and turned east. Morgan's route down this valley was aimed toward East Liverpool on the . . . — — Map (db m173479) HM
On West Lincoln Way (U.S. 30) at West Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Lincoln Way.
[north plaque • faces West Lincoln Way]Restored 2007 In the memory of Bettie Lee and Ray Lewis by their loving children Renee • Stevie • Tag [east plaque • faces West Park Avenue]Erected by Jacob Picking for hotel purposes Edwin . . . — — Map (db m164132) HM
On Furnace Road, on the right when traveling east.
Remains of the blast furnace that was built
by Gideon Hughes who came to New Lisbon in
1807. A channel diverted from the middle
fork of the Little Beaver turned an under-
shot waterwheel behind the furnace. This
powered a bellows which forced . . . — — Map (db m166278) HM
On East Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Stone Lockplate from Sandy & Beaver Canal Lock Number 27,
located at the foot of Market Street in New Lisbon.
Under the later numbering system Lock 27
was assigned to Lusk Lock in Elkrun Township.
Lock No. 27
Erected A.D. 1836
B. . . . — — Map (db m204450) HM
On East Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
• Built in 1807 by Christian Smith of native sandstone to
accommodate travelers going to the frontier.
• Outside changes include door & window positions on the first floor;
Evidence for changes visible in stone work above & below windows.
• . . . — — Map (db m204449) HM
On South Market Street (Ohio Route 164) at Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north on South Market Street.
Civil War
Barrick, Jessie T. Second Lieutenant Tennessee 1863
Davis, Joseph Corporal Tennessee 1864
Caunt, John C. Private Tennessee 1864
Greenawalt, Abraham Private Tennessee 1864
Renninger, Louis Corporal Tennessee 1863
Surles. . . . — — Map (db m204442) WM
On Ohio Route 518, on the right when traveling east.
The sad remnant of Confederate Brigadier General
John Hunt Morgan's Raiders – amounting to fewer
than 350 men – was brought to bay at this site on
July 26, 1863. Morgan's Raid had taken 25 days
of hard riding that covered about 950 miles . . . — — Map (db m173481) HM
On Ohio Route 154 east of Scroggs Road (Local Route 795), on the right when traveling east.
Church Hill Bridge Road. This covered bridge, over Middle Run, Elkrun Township, Columbiana County, is the shortest covered bridge in the United States still standing on a once-used public highway, having a clear span of 19 feet and 3 inches. . . . — — Map (db m206008) HM
On Major Road Northeast (County Road 250/822) at Great Trail Drive, in the median on Major Road Northeast.
Of Colonial Times, passed this way. It was the main route between the French Forts Duquesne and Detroit.It was also called the Tuscarawas Trail, since it crossed the Tuscarawas River at the old Indian town of Tuscarawas, near present day Bolivar. . . . — — Map (db m159642) HM
On Eagleton Road, 0.1 miles south of Teegarden Road, on the right when traveling north.
Side A:Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge
The Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge, constructed primarily of white oak is of Multiple King Post design spanning 67 feet. It was built nearly 100 years after the birth of the nation. . . . — — Map (db m66539) HM
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