The Lawrence Register is privately owned and operated by Martha J. Martin and Sharon M. Kouns. We have committed ourselves to keep The Lawrence Register non-commercial and to provide free access for everyone, as long as we possibly can.

Lawrence County, Ohio borders the Ohio River at the Southernmost part of the state. Six architecturally interesting bridges span the Ohio River, connecting Lawrence County with various locations in both Kentucky and West Virginia. Because of these bridges, metropolitan Ashland, KY and Huntington, WV are just minutes away from virtually anywhere in the county.

Lawrence County Ohio was organized December 20, 1816, the first Court of Common Pleas was organized March 4, 1817. The first election was held April 7, 1817, with Joseph Davidson, Joel Bowen, and David Spurlock elected county commissioners. Their first meeting was held Monday afternoon, April 21, 1817, at the home of Joseph Davidson in Burlington.

Lawrence County's major highways are US Route 52, State Route 7, 243, 775, & 93. The Interstate 64 connection is located in Burlington, just off the 17th Street Bridge. This exit is close proximity to Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Bob Evans, Comfort Suites, Lowe's and more.

Huntington, WV's newest shopping center "Pullman Square" is just across the Ohio River at Chesapeake, Ohio. You will find restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, beautiful Ritter Park, and many more places of interest.

The 'Lawrence Register' is a personal site, not a big corporation, just a couple ladies who love Lawrence County, Ohio's history and enjoy helping people. But running a web site this size is very expensive, and we need your donations to help defray costs. Just email us for additional information, any amount is greatly appreciated and will ensure this site will remain free of charge.