The DT&I or Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad had its roots in Ironton, Ohio. The railroad can be traced back to the Iron Railway which was incorporated in 1849 to transport farm products and mineral products from the fields of Lawrence County to Ironton. It was Dr. Caleb Briggs who suggested making Ironton the final destination for this railroad.
The section of the mural depicting the founder of Ironton, John Campbell is part of the larger mural featuring the welcome to Ironton, the Ohio State seal, the United States seal, and the painting of Nannie Kelley Wright. No part of the large section is signed or dated.
The Ironton, a steamboat, was depicted in the mural painted by Tom H. Swick in August 1992. Wick also painted the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad and Iron Bank mural.
The section of the mural depicting the iron master, Nannie Kelley Wright, is part of the larger mural featuring the welcome to Ironton, the Ohio State seal, the United States seal, and the painting of John Campbell. No part of the large section is signed or dated.
Colonel W. C. Lambert and one of his airplane battles are depicted in the mural painted by G. W. Lavendar on August 10, 1993. The mural was entitled “Memory of Valor.”
The Ironton Tanks, a professional football team, was depicted in the last mural. This mural was completed by Steve Smith on August 1997.
Lawrence County Schools have faced many changes over the years. Some schools consolidated with others. Many different buildings were built and abandoned over the years. In a report on education published in 1959, Lawrence County had ten public high schools and one parochial school.
On Wednesday, November 28, 1917, St. Lawrence was hosting the annual Thanksgiving program. Students, mothers, and friends were gathered to celebrate the upcoming holiday. Unfortunately, the joyful event took a tragic turn around 3:00 p.m. when a gas leak in the fuel room caused an explosion.
The first school in Ironton was established in 1849. The classes were held in the Berdaine Blake house on Front Street. In 1850, the “Pioneer” school building was built. Pioneer was featured two classrooms.
