New Albany Founders Day Celebration
The excerpt below is 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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| New Albany Founders Day EIN 20-8389947 501(c) (4) |
| Founders Day Committee Members Linda Honaker, Beckie Knore, Jenny Sage, Jeff Steckman, Stacy Honaker, Marcy Steckman and Don Shoemaker |
The parade passes local landmark Eagle's Pizza
The many talents of Miss Sage!
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 Village of New Albany
and is funded by donations from the community.
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 Village 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.
Today, the Village 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.
For more information please visit http://www.villageofnewalbany.org/
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.
Today, the Village 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.
For more information please visit http://www.villageofnewalbany.org/
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.
For more information please visit http://www.plaintownship.org
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.
For more information please visit http://www.plaintownship.org
