Townships
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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William Cardwell
JUST 49 – William A. Cardwell, plumbing contractor, came to Ironton forty-nine years ago today… “I must have liked the town,” said Bill, “as I…
Double Checking Ironton Ohio Census
DOUBLE CHECKING – It appears that Ironton took a nosedive in the nose count…We quote from this column on Monday morning… “Ironton boosters and the…
Ironton Ohio Fire Department History
MAY 21, 1918 – That date was a long time ago to City Foreman George Bruce…Recently he found an old newspaper among books at his home…The paper is a…
Octobers to Remember
OCTOBER, YEARS AGO – The tenth month was a busy one for important events in this city years ago…It was on the first of October 1879 that “Uncle…
Christ Episcopal Church History
THIS I REMEMBER – Sixty-nine years ago today, the ground was broken for the beautiful stone Christ Episcopal Church, one of the most attractive in…
Falling Leaves Drifting Down
MEMORIES OF THE WEEK – The Indian Summer Weather…The colorful trees up and down the residential streets…The falling leaves like a December snow…
How Some Slaves Weren’t Caught
How Some Runaway Slaves Were Not Caught Ironton Register, Thursday, February 06, 1896 For the Register About the year 1856, when Ironton was in her…
General Fuller, Muster, Hotels, Burlington, etc.
General Fuller, Muster, Hotels, Burlington, etc.Ironton Register, Thursday, August 8, 1895 For the Register.With what anticipation did we boys await…
October Years Ago in Ironton, Ohio
Written by Charles Collett Huntington, WV Newspaper – October 25, 1965 October Years Ago – The last week of October in years gone by left a record…