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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Horatio Alger Story
Written by Charles Collett Huntington, WV Newspaper – October 26, 1965 Horatio Alger Story – A real estate deal announced yesterday means another…
A Jar of Dimes
Written by Charles Collett Huntington, WV Newspaper – no date given A Jar of Dimes – Firemen at the Fourth and Jefferson station are always…
Up and Down Third Ironton Ohio
Written by Charles Collett Huntington, WV Newspaper – April 25, 1960 UP & DOWN THIRD – Ladies, were you one of the shoppers at the Johnston…
A Saber Story
Huntington, WV, Newspaper – January 28, 1966 Written by Charles Collett Submitted by: Robert Kingrey That television commercial about razor blades…
A Five Dollar Suit and a Good Name
Coats, pants that are not a lawsuit. How long has it been since you saw an advertised bargain like that at an Ironton clothing store-not a rummage…
A Day Remembered
Forty-five years ago tonight dinner was held at the Hotel Marting at which time it was announced $778,000 in stock had been subscribed to build the…
Ironton in a Nutshell
Ironton, the county seat of Lawrence, was named for Capt. James LAWRENCE, a naval officer in the war of 1812 . . County created by an act of…
Recalling an Event
This date March 28, 1949, is a day we remember because that evening the greatest cooperative event in city history took place in the basement social…
Naming of Ironton, Ohio Streets
The naming of Ironton, Ohio Streets Ironton Tribune 6 Dec. 1948 When the city of Ironton was laid out, the streets were named for the pig iron…