Lancaster, since 1800

Lancaster (locally LANK-(ə-)stər) is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, and its county seat. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant)

226 years of Lancaster

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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