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Lawrence County is the southernmost county of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,240. [1] Its county seat is Ironton. [2] The county was created in 1815 and later organized in 1817. [3] It is named for James Lawrence, the naval officer famous for the line "do not give up the ship". [4]
Explore the early History of Lawrence County, Ohio, by reading stories from villages, communities, townships, and other places. We focus primarily on the early 19th and 20th-century people , places, and businesses and how they shaped our county.
Jul 7, 2013 · Lawrence County, Ohio, was formed as a county in 1816, named for the American naval hero Capt. James Lawrence, in the war of 1812. Lawrence was the captain of the U.S.S. Chesapeake.
Lawrence County, Ohio, has had its share of notable persons who have impacted the United States and/or other parts of the world. We already know that some important facts occurred in our county, such as the birth of the famous Rome Beauty Apple or the legendary “ Swamp Angels ” used in battle during the Civil War.
Jul 24, 2008 · Lawrence County is a county located in the state of Ohio. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 62,450. Its county seat is Ironton. The county was created in 1815 and later organized in 1817. It is named for James Lawrence, the naval officer famous for the line "do not give up the ship".
The Historical Society and museum preserves the proud and rich history of Lawrence County, Ohio. Built in 1880, the house museum contains original flooring, original fireplaces, and mantels. It contains beautiful, one of a kind furniture and paintings.
Nearly all the first settlers of Lawrence county were men of character, with great determination and industry. They were sterling men. There were few or no criminals, and in all my early life, I knew but two of the pioneers who ever got drunk.
