Lisbon, OH

xzmattzx · #1 Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 1:44 AM**

Lisbon is a village in eastern Ohio, and is the seat of Columbiana County. The population is around 3,000.

Lisbon was founded in 1803, and is the second-oldest settlement in Ohio. The town saw growth from being on the Sandy & Beaver Canal, which was completed in 1848. Lisbon prospered under the early Industrial Revolution, with iron ore excavation and carriage-making being dominant industries. During this time, President William McKinley spent some of his childhood here.

By the late 1800s, the economy in Lisbon stagnated, as industries grew farther north in northeast Ohio. Today, the area around Lisbon is still relatively rural and agricultural, much like it has been for the last 100 years.

The Columbiana County Courthouse, on Market street. The courthouse was built in 1871.

Buildings on Lincoln Way. On the right is the Gailey-Firestone Building, constructed in 1887.

The New Lisbon Presbyterian Church, on Market Street. The church was built in 1895.

A building on Market Street.

Buildings on S. Park Avenue.

Buildings at Park Avenue & Market Street.

A building on Market Street.

A building on Lincoln Way. The section of the building on the left is the former Louis Kinney House, built in 1820.

Buildings on Lincoln Way.

A Lincoln Highway marker, in Lisbon Square. The highway went through Lisbon beginning in 1928.

The Lepper Library, on Lincoln Way. The library was built in 1898.

The Trinity Playhouse, on Lincoln Way. The former church was built in 1859.

The Erie Railroad Station, on Washington Street. The railroad station was built in 1905.

The Old Stone Tavern, on Washington Street. The house was built in 1805.

The First Christian Church, on Washington Street.

A house on Washington Street, built in 1809.

Rowhouses on Washington Street.

The Hanna-Kenty House, on High Street. The house was built in 1838, and was the childhood home of Marcus Hanna, a US Senator and campaign manager for William McKinley.

The George Nace House, on Lincoln Way. The house was built in 1840.

A house on High Street.

A house on Lincoln Way, built in 1878.

A house on Lincoln Way, built in 1810.

Houses on Lincoln Way.

A house on Lincoln Way.

Houses on Lincoln Way.

A house on Lincoln Way.

Houses on Chestnut Street.

A house on Jefferson Street.

A house on Blocksom Street.

A house on Lincoln Way.

Houses on Lincoln Way.

A house on Lincoln Way.

Doady · #2 Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 4:39 AM**

Some nice old buildings and houses, but that giant flag covering like 1/3 of the front of the house is kinda weird. Is it normal for so many people to have flag in front of the house, or is it just because the street is named Lincoln Way? I think it's weird, or maybe I just never noticed it before.

DetroitSky · #3 Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 6:04 AM**

That Subway with the curved corner is really unique. Love this town’s old architecture.

sopas ej · #4 Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 5:10 PM**

Nice pictures!

I'm wondering how the town got its name...

photoLith · #5 Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 6:12 PM**

I worked in that courthouse for about a year doing oil and gas work.

edale · #6 Posted **Mar 4, 2021, 6:36 PM**

I was born and raised in Ohio, and I've never heard of Lisbon! There are just so many little towns like this scattered around the state. Thanks for sharing!

kcexpress69 · #7 Posted **Mar 5, 2021, 5:10 AM**

Nice little town. Love the old houses!!

deja vu · #8 Posted **Mar 5, 2021, 5:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by Doady

Some nice old buildings and houses, but that giant flag covering like 1/3 of the front of the house is kinda weird. Is it normal for so many people to have flag in front of the house, or is it just because the street is named Lincoln Way? I think it's weird, or maybe I just never noticed it before.

These photos look like they were taken around Memorial Day (that's my guess, anyway). There's flags in a lot of the photos. Look at the banners in the downtown commercial areas. Or else Lisbon is just really patriotic.

Great little place - thanks for sharing!

MayDay · #9 Posted **Mar 13, 2021, 8:27 PM**

Just down the road from my hometown, which also used to be a small but thriving place but not the case anymore.

mrnyc · #10 Posted **Mar 14, 2021, 5:21 PM**

nice to see this old stock. ive heard of this place, but just vaguely.

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Originally Posted by Doady

Some nice old buildings and houses, but that giant flag covering like 1/3 of the front of the house is kinda weird. Is it normal for so many people to have flag in front of the house, or is it just because the street is named Lincoln Way? I think it's weird, or maybe I just never noticed it before.

there is nothing weird about it. its probably up for a holiday like 4th of july. lots of large, older or historic places seem to do that. now if it was up all the time that would be weird!

fonzi · #11 Posted **Mar 14, 2021, 6:50 PM**

Wow, a Fox's Pizza Den in a town not located in Northwestern PA. ))

The Lincoln Hwy through Pennsylvania is a route that should be celebrated much more than it is, but glad it isn't. Eastern OH, including Lisbon, is a great stretch too, through Canton, Massillon, Wooster, and Mansfield, but flattens out beyond that.

On a side note, I heard the nearby Rogers flea mkt burnt down some time ago, and wonder if it has been rebuilt.

MayDay · #12 Posted **Mar 14, 2021, 8:31 PM**

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Wow, a Fox's Pizza Den in a town not located in Northwestern PA. ))

The Lincoln Hwy through Pennsylvania is a route that should be celebrated much more than it is, but glad it isn't. Eastern OH, including Lisbon, is a great stretch too, through Canton, Massillon, Wooster, and Mansfield, but flattens out beyond that.

On a side note, I heard the nearby Rogers flea mkt burnt down some time ago, and wonder if it has been rebuilt.

Regarding Rogers - it was just one of the pavilions, and yes they are still in business - my parents have been selling antique and collectible books there for years.

fonzi · #13 Posted **Mar 15, 2021, 4:01 AM**

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Regarding Rogers - it was just one of the pavilions, and yes they are still in business - my parents have been selling antique and collectible books there for years.

Happy to hear the "info" I heard about Rogers was highly exaggerated. Thanks for sharing.

xzmattzx · #14 Posted **Mar 17, 2021, 3:24 AM**

These pictures were taken in late July, for those trying to figure out why there were flags up everywhere.

geomorph · #15 Posted **Apr 4, 2021, 10:13 PM**

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The Columbiana County Courthouse, on Market street. The courthouse was built in 1871.

The design of this building seems unusual, with the upper story windows being larger than the lower floor.