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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Mr. Hinds Civil War Veteran
Two Narrow Escapes in OneNarrow Escape #20Ironton Register 31 March 1887 Submitted by Karen Carlyle "Mr. Hinds, if you don't give me a 'Narrow...
C. H. D. Smitley Civil War Veteran
C. H. D. Smithley's ExperienceNarrow Escape #19Ironton Register 25 March 1887 Submitted by Karen Carlyle "Ah, there, Mr. C. H. D. Smitley, the...
C. C. Bowen Civil War Veteran
C C. Bowen Interesting War ExperiencesNarrow Escape #18Ironton Register 17 March 1887 Submitted by Karen Carlyle "You were in the 6th Ohio--the old...
James DeFoe Civil War Veteran
James DeFoe's ExperiencesNarrow Escape #15Ironton Register 12 May 1887 Submitted by Debbie Meinhart "Mr. DeFoe, the brave boys all over the country...
Sam Van Horn Civil War Veteran
Sam Vanhorn War ExperienceNarrow Escape #14Ironton Register 17 Feb. 1887 Submitted by Joyce Koch "Say, Sam," said we to Samuel Vanhorn. "Haven't you...
John Wilson Civil War Veteran
Grape(s) Shot in the Frying PanNarrow Escape #12Ironton Register 3 Feb. 1887 "Hello, John Wilson, haven’t you a ‘Narrow Escape’ for the Register."...
John E. Stewart Civil War Veteran
In the Rifle PitsNarrow Escape #11Ironton Register 27 Jan. 1887 Submitted by Peggy Wells John E. Stewart, of Symmes township, was a member of Co. G....
Henry Adams Civil War Veteran
How Henry Adams was CapturedNarrow Escape #10Ironton Register 20 Jan. 1887 Submitted by Jimmie Epling "Hello, Henry," said the Register reporter to...
E. P. Steed Civil War Veteran
How a Picket Post was CapturedNarrow Escape #9Ironton Register 13 Jan. 1887 Submitted by Jimmie Epling The Register reporter encountered E. P. Steed...