Lamira, Ohio

Lamira is an unincorporated community in Belmont County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Lamira was originally called Lewis' Mills, and under the latter name had its start in the mid-19th century when Jacob and Ira Lewis built a mill there.[2] A post office called Lamira was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1967.[3]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lamira, Ohio
  2. ^ McKelvey, A. T. (1903). Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 289.
  3. ^ "Belmont County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 2, 2016.


40°01′27″N 80°59′16″W / 40.02417°N 80.98778°W / 40.02417; -80.98778


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