Ironton in Lawrence County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George R. Patterson (D)

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 16, 2025

1. George R. Patterson (D) Marker

Inscription. In appreciation
George R. Patterson (D)
Longest serving
Lawrence County
Commissioner

Erected 2005.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 38° 32.138′ N, 82° 41.032′ W. Marker is in Ironton, Ohio, in Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 South 4th St, Ironton OH 45638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Kyova Tri-State Region.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hanging Rock Iron Region / The Blast Furnaces of Lawrence County (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Viet-Nam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Veterans Square (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cornerstone From Old Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Ironton - Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Unger's Shoes (about 700 feet away); High Water Mark (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ironton.

Regarding George R. Patterson (D).

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The only six-term Commissioner in Lawrence County history, Patterson was first sworn in in 1983. He served one term and lost the following election. In 1990, he won and went on to serve five consecutive terms. He died in 2007 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 16, 2025

2. George R. Patterson (D) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.