Lamira is an
unincorporated community
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in
Belmont County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
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. A post office called Lamira was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1967.
Notable people
*
Earl R. Lewis, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 18th district
*
Susanna M. Salter, born in Lamira, first woman elected to be a
mayor in the United States in Argonia, Kansas
References
Unincorporated communities in Belmont County, Ohio
1850 establishments in Ohio
Populated places established in 1850
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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