Lisbon, Clark County, Ohio facts for kids

Lisbon is a small place in Harmony Township, Clark County, Ohio, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county or township it's part of.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or a town. They don't have their own separate government. Instead, they rely on the county or township for services like police, fire, and roads. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities.

History of Lisbon

Lisbon was "laid out" in the year 1815. When a place is "laid out," it means that someone planned its streets, roads, and building lots. This usually happens when people want to create a new settlement or expand an existing one. So, in 1815, the plans for what would become Lisbon were drawn up.