You may know that there are other towns with the name Lewisburg.  There is a Lewisburg in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee.  But you may not know about Lewisburg, Ohio, whose name is a part of our history.    It is near Dayton, has a population of 1,590 and was platted on September 7, 1818.  Its founder, Henry Horn, named it after his hometown of Lewisburg, West Virginia.

 

An old postcard from Lewisburg, Ohio

 

The Lewisburg Living History Project is searching for information on our former resident, Mr. Henry Horn, or his family.  Please contact us if you have information.  304-645-4998 or email us through this website.