Lamira, Ohio

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 2 January 2016.

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