Ironton’s Catholic School History Rooted in City’s Religious Past The Catholic schools have existed in Ironton since their founding almost 150 years ago. Here’s “The Story of Catholic Education in...
Martha J. Martin
Henry Horn Home Ironton Ohio
Highlighting a Piece of Ironton, Ohio, History. Check out these newspaper clippings from The Ironton Tribune that give you a look into the history of Henry Horn's Home at 605 Lawrence Street in...
Map of Historical Ironton Ohio
1. Hiram Campbell House, 321 N. Fifth St. - This french empire style house is notes for its mansard roof, unsual in Ironton. Now an apartment building, it was built in the 1850s by Hiram Campbell,...
Wayne Pump Co.
The fine office building of the Wayne Pump Company, Sixth and Ashtabula streets erected in 1903 for the Ironton Engine Company brings back memories. The engine plant was organized by H. A. Marting,...
Selby Shoe Factory
The Man behind Ironton’s Selby Shoe Factory Roger Selby 1885-1973. was not only a distinguished entrepreneur in the shoe industry, but also a world-renowned breeder of Arabian horses. History...
Blast At Funeral Home
FOUR HURT AS BLAST WRECKS MORTUARY $50.000 in Damage Results In Chesapeake Explosion Special To The Times Chesapeake, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1942 -- A violent explosion wrecked the rear part of the...
Connecting Lawrence County, Ohio, Settlers to Cass County, Michigan
Submitted and written by Carrie Eldridge for The Lawrence Register website, lawrencecountyohio.com. Sources: American Baptist Historical Society and Colgate Collection - www.ABHarchives.org...
Rosemary Clooney
SOURCE: Ironton's History (Swamp Angel Cannon) Facebook Group, Roger Malone, admin. Some photos might be subject to copyright. Actress, Singer Rose Mary Clooney 1928-2002. After her parents...
Short History of Crown City Ohio
Uncover the fascinating history of Crown City, Ohio, from its rugged beginnings to its vibrant present. Join us on a journey through time as we delve into the events and people that shaped our...
Abele Family
ABELE FAMILY OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO Researched and Written by Martha J. (Kounse) Martin Anthony (Anton) ABELE was born 15 Feb 1822 in Wurtenburg, Germany, and married Cresenthia Nancy Bulsinger,...
Ancestry of John Campbell
(320) Duncan Campbell was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, and married in 1612, (321) Mary McCoy. Notes for Duncan Campbell:from: History of Adams Co., OH by Evans & Stivers. Duncan and wife moved...
Letcher’s Gold
Discover the captivating tale of hidden treasures and historical intrigue that has shaped the legacy of Proctorville, Ohio.How a young boy's disappointment turned into his family's riches.In the...
J. F. Heberlein Obit
J. F. Heberlein, 89, Answers Final Call Fennimore Times Newspaper, Fennimore, WisconsinWed, May 4, 1932, page 1 Fennimore and Grant County lost a highly honored and respected citizen and civil war...
Townships
Lawrence County, Ohio, is divided into fourteen townships. It was common for early residents to relocate between townships or for the boundaries to change over time. When tracing your ancestors, we...
Wilbur M. Fisher
Wilbur Fisher photo findagrave contributed by Gordon Brett EcholsPittsburgh Post, Sporting Section, 2 June 1916, page 12Stepping right into the vacancy on the Pirates' 21-player-limit roster vacated...