West Lebanon, Ohio Explained

West Lebanon is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

The first settlement at West Lebanon was made in 1808.^[1] West Lebanon was platted in 1833, and named after West Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, the native home of a first settler.^[2] A post office called West Lebanon was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1907.^[3]

References

40.7244°N -81.6675°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 142.
2. Book: History of Wayne County, Ohio. 1910. B.F. Bowen. 390.
3. Web site: Wayne County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 January 2016.