New Albany Founders Day Celebration
From the NEW ALBANY-PLAIN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY website:

A tavern and inn, for which Noble Landon (1783-1866) obtained a liquor license in 1835, formerly occupied the southeast corner of High
and Main streets. In 1837, Landon and William Yantis laid out the town of New Albany in 50-by-l00-foot lots, with Landon's lots lying on
the east side and Yantis' on the west side of High Street. Landon was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, lived as a young man in St. Albans,
Vermont, and migrated to Licking County, Ohio, in 1810. He was the first clerk and first Justice of the Peace in St. Albans Township and
first postmaster in Johnstown and later in New Albany.

From Frederick County, Maryland, of German descent, William Yantis was a War of 1812 veteran of the Battle of North Point, where
British General Ross was killed and William's neighbor Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star Spangled Banner." Arriving in Fairfield County,
Ohio, in 1815, he married Elizabeth Schissler of Washington County, Maryland, and had nine children. In 1819 he bought Plain Township
land that he settled and farmed. In 1837 he and Noble Landon platted New Albany Village, to which he appended an addition in 1850.


Sources:
NEW ALBANY-PLAIN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE HEISCHMAN FAMILY
NEW ALBANY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY


For more information visit: http://www.newalbanyplaintownshiphistoricalsociety.org/
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The annual Founders Day Celebration was started by the Historical Society in 1976 as part of the nation's
Bicentennial celebration. The event has continued on in celebration of the founding fathers development of  the
area now known as Plain Township and the City of New Albany and is funded by donations from the community.
Founded in 1837, the Village of New Albany truly came to life in the last two decades as a
result of the passion and ingenuity of individuals who believe it’s not just where we live, but how
we live that defines our quality of life. The Village became a City in 2011!

Today, the City of New Albany is that rare location that leaves nothing to chance.  Thoughtful,
innovative planning and attention to detail in all aspects of daily living have created a vibrant,
pedestrian-friendly community with an unparalleled commitment to education, wellness, culture
and leisure that inspires and enriches families and businesses alike.

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Plain Township is home to over 800 households and the Village of New Albany.
Originally settled in 1810, Plain Township today is home to rolling farm fields, thriving
businesses, quiet neighborhoods, great parks and schools, as well as some of the
friendliest people you'll meet.

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