These are scenes of the former Overmyertown
Now New Reading, Perry Co., OH

Village Cemetery

Lutheran Church

One of the few remaining buildings probably a former store.

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This house near the Cemetery in Overmyertown (now New Reading) is believed to have been the home of Peter Overmyer Peter Overmyer (1799-1887), Gentleman Farmer, Scholar of Law, and Trustee of Capital University.

Peter was the son of Revolutionary War veteran Peter Obermeier/Overmyer (1761-1843) and grandson of the immigrant Capt. John George Overmire/Overmyer (1727-1805).

All Photos courtesy of
R. David Overmire and Raymond E. Overmire Jr.