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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St. Joseph Catholic Church
IR June 2, 1887 - The laying of the cornerstone of St. Joseph’s church has been put off until the 26th of June, which date has been agreed upon if...
Washington Township
Little Iron Railroad Was Going NowhereBy Connie Jo JusticeI.T. December 3, 1967Submitted by Lorna Marks In March of 1849, the Ohio Legislature...
Upper Township
For many years now, the Upper Township History of Lawrence County has been largely that of the city of Ironton. However, the city does not entirely...
Lawrence Township
Lawrence Township is centrally located in Lawrence County, Ohio, and was settled in 1806 by the Webbs, Willis, and Pancake families. James Webb,...
Elizabeth Township
Elizabeth Township Was the Largest Lawrence County, Ohio TownshipsI.T. October 1, 1967Submitted by Lorna Marks In 1850 Elizabeth Township was the...
Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township Once Was Booming, But Now It's Being BypassedI.R. December 17, 1967Submitted by Lorna Marks The integral history of Hamilton...
Rome Township
T. A. Walton Walks Through Rome Township Ironton Register, April 1, 1869Author: T. A. Walton Going northward from modern Rome by way of the new...
Fire Destroys Part of Village of Rome
FIRE DESTROYS PART OF THE VILLAGE OF ROME Two Store Buildings and Garage Burned To Ground Late Last Night - Man Seen Running From Neighborhood...
Perry Township
River Was Livelihood For Men From PerryI.T. October 29, 1967Submitted by Lorna Marks A large portion of Perry Township fronting on the Ohio River...



