Schools
As communities developed throughout Lawrence County, Ohio, churches and schools were among the first institutions established. Often sharing the same buildings, they became gathering places for residents and helped shape the lives of early settlers.
The county’s earliest schools were often supported by local families who contributed money to hire teachers. As education evolved, institutions such as Getaway’s Orchard Academy helped prepare teachers and expand educational opportunities throughout the region.
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St. Lawrence School
The above photo is dated June 18, 1910, at St. Lawrence school, Ironton, Ohio. Photo Courtesy of Shelia R. Foe Julian McGovern, Raymond Barron,…
Pedro School
Above Photo courtesy of Tinessa Williams Pedro High School was officially called Elizabeth Rural… Here is a picture of the first page of the 1939…
Pedro High School Girl’s Basketball Team 1935
Pedro High School Girl’s Basketball Team 1935 Front row L-R Elsie Sizemore, Marjorie Townsend, Goldie Johnson, Myrtie Ackison, Dorothy Ackison, Avis…
Steece Elementary
This photo is most likely from Steece Elementary school. Taken in the late 1920s or early 1930s from Sandra Holderby’s Mother’s collection. She is…
Ballard School
Ballard School Reminiscence No. 3 FROM: H. IMESIronton Register, March 16, 1899 Solida Grade School in 1944. Photos courtesy of the late Dave Milem….
Burlington School
Burlington School – Fayette Tp. – The town was originally located on lands owned by John Ferguson and Wm. Elkins was owned at that time by E. B….
Burlington Academy
With the downfall of the Academy, which occurred about the time of the removal of the county seat to Ironton in 1851, the Commissioners donated the…
Ironton School
In October ‘52, the contract for building the brick school house was awarded to Thomas Murdock, his bid being $20.00 less than any other. The…