The first frame house in Eaton was built by Alexander C. Lanier on the northeast corner of Main and Cherry Streets.
John Stubbs, Sr., had a carding machine located along the Seven Mile Creek south of present-day Camden, in connection with his sawmill. Operated until 1832
Jonathon Ridenour ran a grist mill west of Fairhaven, SW of Cherry St & Four Mile Creek.
William Ramsey built a grist mill later known as McDill Mill.
Dr. Sloan built a mill just west of the McDill Mill.
A road is surveyed from Eaton to Richmond, Indiana.
The introduction of Methodism in Eaton was by the preaching of Rev. John Holmes in a small log cabin occupied by William Castor in the spring of 1811.
The first brick house in New Lexington was built by Judge Nesbit and is still standing.
The first crop of wheat in Twin Township was harvested by Frederick Miller, and the first orchard bearing fruit was harvested by Henry Kiesling.
Lanier Township was organized in 1811. The township was named after Alexander Lanier who was the first clerk for the court of common pleas in Preble County.
David Brower arrived in Jackson Township.
Gratis Township was granted and named by Alexander C. Lanier, clerk of the county commissioners, after a petition by Friends was submitted because it was too difficult to travel to Lanier Township to vote. Because the Friends said the township should be granted Gratis (free), the clerk gave the new township the name of Gratis.
The first distillery recorded in Gratis Township was built by Christian Fall in the northeastern part of the township.
Jacob Kesler arrived in Harrison Township and settled on a small farm south of Lewisburg.
Peter Ridenour built a grist mill on a branch of the Four Mile Creek.
New Lexington held it's first election in 1811 or 1815 at the New Lexington Township House. Frederick Miller was elected Justice of the Peace and Henry Kessling (Keisling) and Simeon Van Winkle were elected township trustees. Elections have been held at the New Lexington Township House every year since then. The current township house was a one-room brick schoolhouse in New Lexington.
The first distillery in Harrison Township was opened by Henry Horn circa 1812.
A troop of Kentucky Calvary rested on the hill adjoining New Lexington in the fall of 1812 on their way to the Missinawa River. They fought against of group of native Americans led by Tecumseh, and many were injured, including Sargeant Henry Riddle. Four comrades carried him on a litter to New Lexington and deposited him at the home of James Miller. The Miller family and the entire town assisted and provided for his care. He died in January1913 from his injuries. The Town gave him a soldier's burial and a military parade. The companies of James Nisbit and Hendricks were present for the burial. He was buried on the Miller's land then moved to the cemetery in West Alexandria in the Northwest part of the cemetery. He does not have a stone.
Potterf's distillery made $1/gallon corn whiskey for the war/military.
Dixon Township was formed and named for Eli Dixson.
David Purviance was elected to the Ohio State Senate.
Abraham Neff built the first grist mill recorded in Gratis Township.
John Judy, who would eventually become the most powerful man in the township, arrived in Harrison Township.
Rebecca Sharpe was taken prisoner by the Native Americans. Her capture caused every remaining man -- not in the war -- to head to the blockhouse; they left crops and cabins behind.
A blockhouse was built on the northwest corner of section 11. Every man was required to serve 6 months. It was commanded by Captain Simon Phillips and manned until 1814. It was built by a party of drafted men.
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