Lawrence County, Ohio Local History and Genealogy Room

05/28/2026

There comes a time in many father's life when they feel the desire to shoot a young man who comes to court his daughter. Most never take that step. It usually remains a fantasy. For one Lawrence County father, he gives in to his dark side. Thankfully all survived the ordeal. Perhaps a bit wiser.

05/22/2026

In 1912, a young couple made the newspaper for one of the best reasons...they were married. From who was there to a description of the bride's gown, this article from the Ironton newspaper recounted their special day.

05/20/2026

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05/09/2026

Perlina Pogue was one of the few black, female conductors of the Underground Railroad. She not only led slaves to freedom, she also opened her home to them.

05/07/2026

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04/23/2026

Small pox was a disease that destroyed so many lives. Lawrence County was not spared. Here is a history of the disease and how it dealt with in Lawrence County's past.

04/09/2026

Two of Ironton's soiled doves wreck havoc in Kentucky.

12/04/2025

Part 2 of the 1914 Massie Murders series focuses on Harley Beard, his childhood, and his life before coming to Lawrence County, Ohio.