Rappsburg, Ohio is located in Lawrence County, Ohio on County Road 2, also known as Greasy Ridge Road in Mason Township. Revisit Rappsburg, Ohio by reading old stories and viewing old photos here.
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Willow Wood, Ohio
Read about living in the early 1900’s at Willow Wood a small village located in Lawrence County, Ohio along with photos of early stores. Compiled from old newspapers and other sources.
History of Ironton Fire Department
Photos and history of the Early Ironton, Ohio [Lawrence county, Ohio] Fire Department Photos courtesy of Donna Stapleton Sanders
Firebrick School and Church
Firebrick Hit By Scarlet Fever, Whooping Cough – After being closed for more than two weeks, it still is impossible to reopen the Firebrick grade school,
Bridges in Lawrence County, Ohio
There are a total of 65 covered bridges still in daily use in the State. Eight counties have but one covered bridge in service. Lawrence County is
Real Estate Boom in 1952
A real estate boom involving hundreds of thousands of dollars has the folks in rural Lawrence County, [Ohio] 20 miles north of here, somewhat bewildered.
Brother of Waterloo Wonders Star Killed
Brother of Waterloo Wonders Star Is Killed in Courthouse Argument in Lawrence County Ohio. Bert McMahan was allegedly shot by Charles Roach
Don Rist Collector of Pig Iron
Beginning seven years ago, Don Rist, 20-year-old University of Dayton civil engineering student, and his brother John started collecting specimens
History of Crown City, Ohio
CROWN CITY- This is the name of a new town recently laid out, twenty-one miles Below this city, and thirty-nine miles from Ironton, Ohio
Oak Ridge School
Oak Ridge School Photo Photo courtesy of Robert N. Wiseman collection
Photo Early South Point, Ohio Post Office
South Point Post office from about 1930 until 1958, the white addition to house of my grandmother, Mae Adams Jones. This photo taken after the post office moved, hence, a mailbox by the sidewalk. House was torn down and now is where SP park and boat ramp are located. – Sandra
Old Baker Store in Deering, Ohio
Photo of Old Baker Store in Deering, Lawrence County, Ohio
Lemley’s Store in Scottown
Photo of Early Lemley’s Store in Scottown, Lawrence County, Ohio. Lemley’s store became Holschuh’s. — at Scottown Ohio
Reminiscences of Roadbuilding
A most interesting communication has been written to the Ironton Register by Mr. George T. Walton, now of Burden, Kansas, but formerly a resident of
Simeon Sumpter Old River Boat Captain
Simeon Sumpter was born Nov. 24, 1833 in Lawrence County, Ohio, died Jan. 3, 1917 Lawrence County. Married Katherine Brubaker Aug. 7, 1851 Lawrence County, Ohio. Son of Edmund Sumpter and Nancy Snell. Grandson of Richard Sumpter (War of 1812 Ohio Militia) and Isa Smith.