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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lawrence County, Ohio

 
Clickable Map of Lawrence County, Ohio and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Lawrence County, OH (63) Gallia County, OH (58) Jackson County, OH (67) Scioto County, OH (67) Boyd County, KY (42) Greenup County, KY (37) Cabell County, WV (79) Wayne County, WV (44)  LawrenceCounty(63) Lawrence County (63)  GalliaCounty(58) Gallia County (58)  JacksonCounty(67) Jackson County (67)  SciotoCounty(67) Scioto County (67)  BoydCountyKentucky(42) Boyd County (42)  GreenupCounty(37) Greenup County (37)  CabellCountyWest Virginia(79) Cabell County (79)  WayneCounty(44) Wayne County (44)
Ironton is the county seat for Lawrence County
Adjacent to Lawrence County, Ohio
Gallia County (58)  
Jackson County (67)  
Scioto County (67)  
Boyd County, Kentucky (42)  
Greenup County, Kentucky (37)  
Cabell County, West Virginia (79)  
Wayne County, West Virginia (44)  
 
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1 Ohio, Lawrence County, Burlington — The Promised Land
Noah • Winney Joe • Jenny • Amanda • Frances • Ann • Simon • Violet • Abraham • Ambrose • Walker • Charlotte • Barbara • Horace • Susan • Short John • Maria • Nancy • Julia • Jane • Beck • Henry • Elizabeth • Mary Ann • Ellen • Lucy Ann • . . . Map (db m283443) HM
2 Ohio, Lawrence County, Burlington, Fayette Township — Burlington Veteran's Memorial
Dedicated with solemn pride to the memory of the loved and lost veterans of the Burlington Area, who laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Benjamin L. Butcher • Gregory J. Maynard • David B. Snyder • Joseph V. Perry • Walter E. . . . Map (db m283444) WM
3 Ohio, Lawrence County, Chesapeake — Huntington-Chesapeake Bridge Memorial — 1926-1994
Built by Mount Vernon Bridge Company, the bridge was one half mile long, 22 foot roadway and an 8 foot sidewalk. The spire from the bridge was presented to the citizens of Chesapeake, Ohio by Mahan Bridge Company. Citizens, Business and Friends of . . . Map (db m185504) HM
4 Ohio, Lawrence County, Chesapeake, Union Township — Chesapeake Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to all veterans who served our country in both war and peace for the cause of freedom.Map (db m228169) WM
5 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — Korean War Memorial
Dedicated to the lasting memory of all who served our country in Korean War.Map (db m283456) WM
6 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — Lawrence County World War I & II Roll of Honor
This memorial dedicated to perpetuate the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for God and Country and honoring those who served in our armed forces. World War I and II Roll Of Honor Adams, Ernest Wade • Allen, Henderson W. . . . Map (db m283455) WM
7 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — Purple Heart Memorial — Combat Wounded Veterans
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration "The Purple Heart" My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all . . . Map (db m283452) WM
8 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — Pvt Homer Dawson
Pvt Homer Dawson Co. I 166 Infantry W.W.I. Rainbow Division Born Oct. 3, 1881 Coal Grove, Ohio Son of L. A. & Amanda Dawson, first Ohio boy killed in action in France. March 9, 1918Map (db m283457) HM WM
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9 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — Soldiers Memorial
Silent Guardians The Parrott Rifle was the most formidable field weapon of the Civil War. Each cannon carries the initials of the creator, Robert Parker Parrott, and the date of manufacture at the West Point Foundry in the state of New . . . Map (db m283453) WM
10 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — Vietnam War Memorial
Dedicated to the lasting memory of all who served our country in Vietnam War.Map (db m283459) WM
11 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — W.W.I. U.S.A.
Dedicated to War Veterans U.S.A.Map (db m283450) WM
12 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — Woodland Cemetery Veterans Memorial
"That from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion." Abraham Lincoln 1863 "You; who have done your gallant share and have suffered in the . . . Map (db m283454) WM
13 Ohio, Lawrence County, Coal Grove — World War I Memorial
In memory veterans of World War IMap (db m283462) WM
14 Ohio, Lawrence County, Firebrick, Washington Township — 10-44 — Union Baptist Church — "How can a house be built, except God build it."
Union Baptist Church, established in 1819, is one of Ohio's early Black churches. Its pastor and members were active on the Underground Railroad from that early date. Between the 1840s-1860s Black churches along the route to and from nearby Poke . . . Map (db m281981) HM
15 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Campbell House — Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour —
Built in 1851, the Campbell House in Ironton, Ohio, was home to John and Elizabeth Campbell, who aided freedom seekers through Lawrence County's Underground Railroad network. They worked with African American conductors Gabe and Retta Johnson, . . . Map (db m283470) HM
16 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — 6-44 — City of Ironton — Founded 1849
In 1849, the city of Ironton was founded by local ironmasters, railroaders, and financiers associated with the Ohio Iron and Coal Company. They saw the city as a manufacturing and shipping point for their products. As a young industrial city, . . . Map (db m60016) HM
17 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Col William C. Lambert
Col William C. Lambert 1894-1982 Ironton Native 2nd Ranking American Ace of WWI Chemist, Inventor, Patriot He was presented with the distinguished Flying Cross by King George V. of Great Britain for his valor. Mural Refurbished By . . . Map (db m283468) HM WM
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18 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — George R. Patterson (D)
In appreciation George R. Patterson (D) Longest serving Lawrence County CommissionerMap (db m283469) HM
19 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Getting Products to Market
Each of the shipping companies designated stops along the river to pick up freight and passengers. A map such as the one below from the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Packet Company showed each of their ports in 1888. Freight was delivered to many of . . . Map (db m310108) HM
20 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Hanging Rock Iron Furnace Region
Hecla Furnace was one of 46 charcoal iron furnaces located in southern Ohio's six-county Hanging Rock Iron Region. The furnaces produced iron from 1818 to 1916. By 1875, southeastern Ohio led the nation in iron production. Civil War armaments, . . . Map (db m310274) HM
21 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — High Water Mark — 1937
High Water Mark 1937Map (db m283464) HM
22 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Historic State Route 75
1866 Started Construction by Dr. B.F. Cory 1915 Enlarged by Mahle Brothers. 1960 Closed Tunnel Due to Relocation of State Route 93. 1998 Reopened as Tourist Attraction. A special park and overlook of the city of Ironton in cooperation . . . Map (db m283471) HM
23 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — 7-44 — Ironton - Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade
Since 1868, Ironton's annual Memorial Day parade has recognized those in Lawrence County who died while defending our country's freedom. This was the same year in which the Grand Army of the Republic established May 30 as Decoration Day. Originally . . . Map (db m59370) HM
24 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Ironton "Fighting Tigers"
1922 Tanks T. Charlton Davies, Clarke Haney, F.H. Hankes, Friel, Bill Heald, Andy Andrews, Sharles Crawford George Barron, Virgil Clester, Lincoln Delong, Howell Fritz, Henry Hall Bill Brooks, Huffman, Ted Abel, McCarty, Bklevens . . . Map (db m285571) HM
25 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Ironton and the Ohio River
Ironton's Role on the Ohio Ironton was a prominent port at one time and many boats docked here to take on iron ore, coal and other products. There were also many great steamboats built in Ironton. Many of these photos were taken by Thornton . . . Map (db m310294) HM
26 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — 3-44 — Ironton Tanks / Tanks Memorial Stadium
Ironton Tanks Semi-professional football began in Ironton in 1893 with a team known as the Irontonians. The Ironton Tanks, founded in 1919, was a combination of two Ironton cross-town rival football clubs known as the Irish Town Rags and . . . Map (db m60017) HM
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27 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Ironton Tanks Greatest Wins
Ironton Tanks 13 vs. New York Giants 12 November 11, 1930 It was a rainy day on November 11, 1930, when the Ironton Tanks met the New York Giants at Cincinnati's Redland Field. The Giants had finished second in the NFL (13 wins, 4 losses) . . . Map (db m283463) HM
28 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — John Campbell — Iron Master with Links to the Underground Railroad
John Campbell (1808-1891), founder of Ironton, was an ironmaster and president of the Ohio Iron & Coal Company. This company purchased the land and laid out the city of Ironton. Of Scotch-Irish descent, Campbell married Elizabeth Caldwell Clark . . . Map (db m310209) HM
29 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — 5-44 — John Campbell Memorial Home
John Campbell (1818-1891), founder of Ironton, was an ironmaster and president of the Ohio Iron & Coal Company, a Presbyterian, and an abolitionist. This house and barn, which he built in 1850, became a stop on the Underground Railroad for . . . Map (db m59375) HM
30 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Lawrence County Veterans Square
Veterans Square named in honor of all veterans of Lawrence CountyMap (db m166316) WM
31 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Lawrence County Viet-Nam Veterans Memorial
Memorial American Legion Ironton Post 433 Dedicated to perpetuate the memory of those who gave their lives in the Viet-Nam War and to honor those who served with the U. S. Armed Services 1964 - 1973 Killed In Action Sgt. Donald . . . Map (db m166317) WM
32 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Replica of the Statue of Liberty
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty . . . Map (db m59374) HM
33 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Tanks Memorial Stadium Opening Day Nov. 25, 1926 — Ironton Tanks 47, Cleveland Indians 0 — When the Tanks Were Tops —
November 30, 1930, was a classic Indian summer day in southern Ohio. Balmy, shirt-sleeve temperatures greeted the 10,000 football fans who flocked into old Redland Field in Cincinnati to watch the upstart, small-town Ironton Tanks battle the . . . Map (db m60019) HM
34 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — The flood of 1937
The flood of 1937. Viewed at Second and Center Streets.Map (db m283467) HM
35 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — 1-44 — The Hanging Rock Iron Region / The Blast Furnaces of Lawrence County
The Hanging Rock Iron Region To furnish the needs of the early settlers, then to furnish ordnance for a nation at war, and finally to furnish merchant iron to the steel mills, 100 iron producing blast furnaces were built within these 1,800 . . . Map (db m59371) HM
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36 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — The Official State Ohio Memorial Day Parade
Historical home of the official State Ohio Memorial Day Parade The nations oldest continuous-running Memorial Day Parade since 1868Map (db m283465) HM
37 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — The Wayne National Forest — Before & After
A barrier of trees, rugged hills, and native Indians held off colonists until the mid-1700s but people have lived in southeast Ohio for 12,000 years. American Indians hunted and camped here. Later, they settled in villages and cultivated native . . . Map (db m310293) HM
38 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — There is Much to See on the Ohio River Scenic Byway
St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church Corner of 6th and Center Streets, Ironton Built in 1892, this beautiful Catholic church, as well as the Depot (below) and several other historic buildings are part of a self-guided walking tour of historic . . . Map (db m310299) HM
39 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — This Cornerstone From Old Jail
New jail bldg. erected 1973 board of county commissioners Louis N. Bryant Chr. W. Lt. Buddy Kaiser Jess Brammer This corner stone from old jail Comrs. W. W. Wiseman E. T. Edwards Chas. Brammer Mark S. Bartram - Auditor S. . . . Map (db m213420) HM
40 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Tourism Along the Byway
Dean and Shawnee State Forests Seven miles west of Portsmouth, OH is the 63,000-acre Shawnee State Forest. The Forest includes the Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center. The Lodge also includes cottages, and has a golf course along the banks of . . . Map (db m310248) HM
41 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Unger's Shoes
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m60151) HM
42 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to Lawrence County Veterans who paid the ultimate price to protect and preserve Freedom Military Order Purple Heart of the U.S.A. 1782 - 1932 Chapter 765 WWI-Ernest Adams • Henderson Allen • George Bailey • Walter Baker • . . . Map (db m283466) WM
43 Ohio, Lawrence County, Ironton — World War II Memorial
In honor of members of Banner Sunday School Class of Storms Creek Baptist Church in World War II L. Adkins • P. Haas • L. McMacrt • R. Stanley • W. Upton • E. Webb • P. Wisenberger • Ches. Ackison Sr. • Chas. Ackison • Ches. Ackison Jr. . . . Map (db m283472) WM
44 Ohio, Lawrence County, Miller — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to veterans of all warsMap (db m283441) WM
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45 Ohio, Lawrence County, Mt. Olive — Historic Mt. Olive Charcoal Iron Furnace
- Built in 1846 by John Campbell and Others - Produced 16 tons of pig iron per day - A wooden casting house extended from the front of the stack, a charging house sat above the stack and a steam engine house sat to the left of the stack - The . . . Map (db m166322) HM
46 Ohio, Lawrence County, Pedro, Elizabeth Township — Vesuvius Iron Furnace — Historic Underground Railroad Site —
Vesuvius Iron Furnace is one of 69 charcoal iron furnaces in the Hanging Rock Iron Region. This 100-mile long region extends from Greenup County, Kentucky to Hocking County, Ohio. Built in 1833, Vesuvius began production using the cold blast . . . Map (db m309340) HM
47 Ohio, Lawrence County, Proctorville — Proctorville
The Rome Beauty Apple First Grown Here in 1816Map (db m185469) HM
48 Ohio, Lawrence County, Proctorville — Veterans Memorial Square
Dedicated to the Men & Women who gave their life for their country. Jack Shafer Edward Ellis Dibert Houston Larry Fuller Robert Patterson Bill BerryMap (db m185472) WM
49 Ohio, Lawrence County, Proctorville, Rome Township — Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to all veterans of Southern OhioMap (db m307469) WM
50 Ohio, Lawrence County, Royersville — Veterans Memorial
This flag pole was designed and built by Tom Fuller and Ayden Justice. It is 25 feet tall, 2 and 3 pipe from Livingston Steel. Blessed by Father Morris. Protected by our Lord Jesus Christ. We erected it on 4-July-2023. Dedicated to . . . Map (db m283473) WM
51 Ohio, Lawrence County, Scottown — Scottown Memorial — Taken From Our Lives ... Not From Our Hearts — July 3, 1996 —
Ryan Aldridge 24 • Misti Cron 21 • Shelbi Cron 3 • Candy Lee 31 • Matt Sansom 14 • Floyd Tolliver 34 • Ona Tolliver 8 • Jason Wallace 9 • Kathlene Wilks 71Map (db m283439) HM
52 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — Buel Collins
In Honor of Buel Collins P.O.W. World War IIMap (db m283445) WM
53 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — Burlington Commons — First County Seat — Est. 1817 —
[title is inscription]Map (db m185481) HM
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54 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — Catalpa Tree
This CATALPA Tree was planted around 1837. Burlington was a part of the Old Northwest Territory and was established as the Lawrence County Seat on July 14, 1818. It has been confirmed by the Dept. of Natural Resources that this tree qualifies as a . . . Map (db m185479) HM
55 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — 4-44 — Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
The present structure for the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church was built in 1849 on Macedonia Ridge north of Burlington, an abolitionist sanctuary for escaped and freed slaves since 1799. It was built by the existing Baptist congregation and . . . Map (db m126043) HM
56 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — South Point Veterans Memorial
In dedication to the valiant men and women of South Point and the tri-state area who have given their lives in the service of protecting the freedoms and liberties of both our community and nation so that we may pursue our own happiness. . . . Map (db m283446) WM
57 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — South Point Veterans Memorial
In honor of those from South Point who served in the U.S. Armed Forces Dedicated July 4, 1988 Our Centennial Year Mayor: William Gaskin Councilmen: Robert Armstrong • Eugene Jones • John Sherman • Kenneth Romine • Rex Crabtree • Cecil . . . Map (db m283448) WM
58 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — William ‘Ranger’ Davidson
In memory of our founder William ‘Ranger’ Davidson 1747 — 1811 Revolutionary War VeteranMap (db m283447) HM WM
59 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point — William Davidson — 1747-1811
. . . Map (db m185495) HM
60 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Point, Fayette Township — 9-44 — Macedonia Settlement Cemetery — Front Line of Freedom
Macedonia Cemetery (circa 1840) belongs to Macedonia Church, Ohio’s first Black Church. Those buried include settlers of the Macedonia Free Black Settlement, built by free people who assisted freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad. Also . . . Map (db m243116) HM
61 Ohio, Lawrence County, South Webster — 8-44 — Olive Furnace
Olive Furnace in Lawrence County was one of the 83 blast furnaces in the Hanging Rock iron-making region of southeastern Ohio and northern Kentucky. John Campbell (1808–1891), the “Father of Ironton,” and others established the furnace in 1846. The . . . Map (db m132563) HM
62 Ohio, Lawrence County, Waterloo — 2-44 — The Waterloo Wonders — Waterloo’s Historic Wonder Five 1934 and 1935 Class B State Champions
Waterloo was home to the legendary Waterloo Wonders. Coach Magellan Hairston and his Wonder Five captured consecutive Ohio state high school Class B basketball championships in 1934 & 1935, winning 94 out of 97 games, and defeating many Class A . . . Map (db m132543) HM
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63 Ohio, Lawrence County, Waterloo — Waterloo Wonders 1934 & 35 Results
1933-34 Results Cadmus 35-23 • Cadmus 69-11 • Kitts Hill 45-18 • Aid-Mason 46-23 • Aid-Mason 52-8 • Coal Grove 58-18 • Ironton St. Joseph 56-9 • Ironton St. Joseph 40-14 • Chesapeake 36-23 • Chesapeake 52-14 • South Point 69-9 • Windsor . . . Map (db m283429) HM
 
 
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Sep. 9, 2026