Lawrence County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 59,091 inhabitants. The county was created 207 years ago in 1817. Its county seat is Ironton.
There are 14 city/town in Lawrence County, OH. The largest city of Lawrence County is Etna with a population of 17,487. Other cities include, Ironton population 10,418, Northwood population 5,457, South Point population 3,813, Coal Grove population 2,048
Lawrence County sits on Ohio's southern border along the Ohio River. The county has a population of around 60,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Lawrence County:
Ironton serves as the county seat and largest city in Lawrence County with around 11,000 residents. Historic downtown Ironton offers restaurants, shops, and museums like the Lawrence County Museum. The city features riverfront parks along the Ohio River.
Proctorville is a village north of Ironton near the Ohio River with around 3,500 residents. It was once home to Proctorville College. Today its key sites include the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce building, Proctorville Covered Bridge, and Ohio River overlooks.
Coal Grove is located along the Ohio River northeast of Ironton with around 3,000 residents. It originated as a coal mining town. The downtown has historic buildings and places like the Coal Grove Village Hall and Museum.
Chesapeake is a village northwest of Ironton with around 2,000 residents. It was founded in 1826 and has antique shops downtown. Popular sites include the Chesapeake Community Park and public golf course.
South Point is a village situated where the Ohio and Big Sandy Rivers meet. It has around 3,500 residents. It hosts the annual River Days festival and has historic buildings like the Solida Road Tollhouse.
Lawrence County's river towns provide a window into Ohio's Appalachian culture, coal mining history, and riverfront scenery.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Aid | Township in Lawrence County, Ohio | 833 |
Athalia | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America | 353 |
Burlington | Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio | 1,304 |
Chesapeake | Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States | 696 |
Coal Grove | Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America | 2,048 |
Etna | Township in Licking County, Ohio | 17,487 |
Hanging Rock | Ohio | 214 |
Ironton | City in Ohio, United States | 10,418 |
Lawrence | Township in Lawrence County, Ohio | 863 |
Miller | Township in Knox County, Ohio | 1,050 |
Northwood | City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America | 5,457 |
Proctorville | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America | 538 |
South Point | Town in Ohio, United States | 3,813 |
Vernon | Township of Ohio | 1,460 |