Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lisbon, Ohio
Lisbon is the county seat for Columbiana County
Lisbon is in Columbiana County
Columbiana County(108) ► ADJACENT TO COLUMBIANA COUNTY Carroll County(25) ► Jefferson County(96) ► Mahoning County(78) ► Stark County(90) ► Beaver County, Pennsylvania(218) ► Lawrence County, Pennsylvania(42) ► Hancock County, West Virginia(28) ►
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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
