Military History
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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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John Phillips Civil War Veteran
John Phillips Civil War Veteran Talks About His Narrow Escape Story – Ironton Register 16 Feb. 1888 – The reporter of the Register strolled into…
Levi Henry Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 9 Feb. 1888 – When the Register reporter accosted Levi Henry for a “Narrow Escape,” he said, “you are too late – Capt….
D. T. Miles Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 2 Feb. 1888 – Mr. D. T. Miles saw the war, fighting in the old 6th Ohio. He belonged to Company B; not the company the…
Capt. L. D. Markin Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 26 Jan. 1888 – Capt. L. D. Markin was standing behind the counter of his new grocery, on ______ street, when the Register…
J. O. Bingham Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 19 Jan. 1888 – J.O. Bingham was a member of the Ohio 1st of D and after when veteranized of Company A. He was in the service 4…
R. N. Sanders Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 12 Jan. 1888 – There are so many things in the experience of a soldier that takes a big space in his memory and yet are quickly…
Henry Woodfin Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 5 Jan. 1888 – “Were you in the war?” asked the reporter, as he leaned back in one of the cozy chairs of Henry Woodfin’s parlor…
Cyrus Palmer Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 29 Dec. 1887 – “There,” said Cyrus Palmer, at the G.A.R. fair, as we leaned over the railing at the relic department, “is a sash I…
Jos. A. Lesage Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 22 Dec. 1887 – Some of the work of Kilpatrick’s Cavalry from June 30th to July 1863. A sketch of the ‘Haps” and Mishaps’ of a…