The history of the community begins with Lithia Springs, a natural lithia water spring. Medford is also home to the national headquarters of Lithia Motors. Water entered several homes on Lithia Pinecrest Road. In 1888, the Piedmont Chautauqua Institute opened in Lithia Springs. These were standalone stores located in Jacksonville and Lithia, Florida. The name "Lithia" comes from natural mineral water found in the Ashland area. He became pastor of St. John Vianney Church in Lithia Springs, in July 2010. The center is located in Lithia Springs. He attended Lithia Springs High School and graduated in 2017. Lithia Springs water contained the following minerals naturally occurring in the water. The area is named for its historic "lithia" mineral water springs. It is bordered by Lithia Springs to the south and Mableton to the east. The town surrounds a body of water known as Lake Lithia. Egtverchi secretly boards a spaceship to Lithia.