Lamira, Ohio facts for kids

Lamira is a small place in Belmont County, Ohio. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Lamira

Lamira started in the middle of the 1800s. It was first known as Lewis' Mills. This name came from two people, Jacob and Ira Lewis, who built a mill there. A mill is a building where grain, like wheat or corn, is ground into flour.

A post office was opened in Lamira in 1850. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. It stayed open until 1967.

People from Lamira

Lamira might be a small place, but some important people were connected to it!

• Earl R. Lewis was a politician who served in the United States House of Representatives. This is a part of the U.S. government where elected officials from different areas of the country make laws. Earl R. Lewis represented the 18th district of Ohio.
• Susanna M. Salter was born in Lamira. She made history by becoming the first woman ever elected as a mayor in the United States! A mayor is the leader of a city or town government. Susanna Salter was elected mayor in a town called Argonia, Kansas.