Military History

Vintage photograph of a group of uniformed men posing with military equipment and horses.Explore the military history of Lawrence County, Ohio, through historical records, newspaper accounts, photographs, and stories of the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.

From the Civil War to more recent conflicts, Lawrence County residents have a long tradition of military service. The county's location along the Ohio River also connected its military history with neighboring communities in West Virginia and Kentucky.

That tradition of remembrance continues through Ironton's historic Memorial Day Parade and the observance of Decoration Day. Learn more about the origins of these traditions in our article on the History of Memorial Day.

Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.

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Obituary of Mr. Winters

Obituary of Mr. Winters

Taps Sound For Sheridan Veteran; Funeral MondaySubmitted by: Carolyn & Greg Higgins Ranks of Civil War veterans in Lawrence County suffered...

Washington L. Dunn

Washington L. Dunn

Washington L. Dunn, a prosperous farmer of Michigan township, Clinton county, Ind., and an ex-soldier, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio 12 Feb....

Henry D. McKnight

Henry D. McKnight

Ironton Register 29 Sept. 1887 - Henry D. McKnight, the pension agent, sat on a big goods box the other night talking to T.R. Hall when the Register...

Swamp Angel

Swamp Angel

What is "The Swamp Angel"? In simple terms, it was one of the iron cannons used during the Civil War. It has strong ties to Lawrence County, Ohio,...

Freeman Family Served in Civil War

Freeman Family Served in Civil War

(The Freeman family was the 8th family to settle in present-day Lawrence County, OH)(The following is a list of only a few of the family members who...