Lawrence County is named for James Lawrence, who was a naval hero during the War of 1812. The…read morecounty was created in 1816 from partss of Gallia and Sioto counties. The county seat was moved from Burlington to Ironton in 1851. After the previous county courthouse was lost to fire, this one was completed in 1908 and blends Greek Revival and Beaux-Arts styles. It was designed by the Columbus-based firm Richards, McCarty & Bulford. It is a three-story structure made of brown cut stone and concrete, standing on a hill overlooking downtown Ironton and the Ohio River. The large central dome with a copper roof acts as a crown over the building. Inside, the courthouse features stone floors and walls, high wooden doors with glass panels, and sweeping staircases with iron railings. The grounds of the courthouse include a Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a replica of the Statue of Liberty and a memorial commemorating Ironton's annual Memorial Day Parade, recognized as the oldest continuing Memorial Day observance in the U.S., dating back to 1868. [Review 615 of 2025 - 302 in Ohio - 24176 overall]

I recently called the probate office at Ironton courthouse, and I told the lady The question I had…read moreand she said one moment please, she then connected me to another person in the probate office and I ask her the question and she did not know therefore she had asked someone else, they were not friendly whatsoever in fact When we were hanging up I heard the girl tell someone else what I had said, in other words they were making fun of me because of what I said. And I heard them, I don't think this was very appropriate of people working and our government offices. And specially being made fun of. And if this girl actually worked in this office then she should have no one the answer without lying the phone down and going and asking someone else. If you're going to make fun of people you should at least make sure you hang up the phone first. I am very upset what's this. If anyone out there knows who I could contact personally of this happening please let me know.

It's an even better stop now with renovated restrooms. Plenty of staff around keeping everything…read moretidy too! It's not about the size, they are small and have a clean operation with vending How often do I write 5 star Welcome area reviews, hmm maybe one ever.

Kentucky Welcome Center Rarely have I entered Kentucky from…read morethis highway but I did a very long time ago. This has turned into a beautiful place in addition to the typical amenities. Back in my day we used to stop at what we called truck stops in Kentucky. We loved to eat where the truck drivers stopped to eat because it was a lot of food for a good price. You won't find that at this welcome center. You will find a rest area and clean bathroom most of the time. No matter where I enter Kentucky I always feel welcome. I lived in Eastern Kentucky off and on for Ten years. You gotta know where to go! I'm highly recommending you stop and be welcomed if you're traveling this way. This is like a park and welcome center all in one. It's beautiful. Thanks J.David....

I have used the Wheelersburg Post Office several times over the years when visiting my parents…read more It's a small town location where employees and customers know each other by name. They have several po boxes for rent and a decent size shipping section. On my last visit, I needed to mail a Christmas gift to a friend. I found a small prepaid envelope for purchase. I filled out the address and was second in line for checkout. I only waited a few minutes as service was pretty fast. I would suggest this postal service site for your shipping needs. Friendly and fast service.

Used to be great, but things have been getting worse this year. Mailmen on delivery honking their…read morehorns on nice spring days because they are too lazy to walk 20 feet to your door. Mailmen behind the counter refusing to give any tape to make sure your packing is safe. Probably going to start going to another post office when I need to ship anything.

My wife and I love visiting Libraries. My wife is an avid reader and encourages our children to be…read morethe same. This location is great. Their Story Time is great and our kids love it! The staff is very friendly and takes the time to get to know each customer. They are very helpful with book reservations as well as suggestions. They help you with book transfers as well. I highly recommend this Library for any Cabell County patron and I can't wait until they are able to build the new Library. Finally, they have a number of programs for kids and this location isn't too far from a couple of the schools.

Located along Kentucky Route 1, this marker points out some history and commerce of the area…read more The front of the marker reads, "Laurel Furnace. Built 4 miles west by George and Samuel Wurts in 1849. The bottom half of the stack, originally 39 feet high, is carved from one block of stone cliff. Maximum inner diameter 10 1/2 feet. It made 2150 tons of iron in 31 weeks of 1855, consuming 376,250 bushels of charcoal fuel. The last blast was in 1874." And the reverse, "Iron Made in Kentucky. A major producer since 1791, Kentucky ranked 3rd is U.S. in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, Between Rivers, Rolling Fork, and Green River Regions. Old charcoal furnace era ended by depletion of ore and timber and the growth of railroads." The marker was erected in 1967 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways, and Armco Steel Corp. It is marker number 1019. There is room to pull over to read the marker. [Review 619 of 2025 - 311 in Kentucky - 24180 overall]

Look out this is the four spires monument. It's easy to see and it's just kind of hanging out in…read morethe center of town for all to come look at go check it out.

We stopped here and it was not planned. While on our Road Trip today, Tony Vanoy and I stopped in…read moreWorthington, KY in Greenup Co., Kentucky to walk around the Greenup Co. War Memorial Park. It is FREE and I very nice park. There are several vehicles there representing the US Army, US Air Force, US Marines and US Navy, and all the Wars that the Veterans of the USA were involved in. This is very nice and like a stated FREE. It is located on RT 23 along the Ohio River Kentucky Side. I recommend you stop and check it out. Smaller kids would really enjoy seeing the Plane, Helicopter and the Tank...I would definitely go here again, and I highly recommend if you are in the area...STOP and check it out.

We are blessed to have such a place in Greenup county. Remember the ones who died for our freedom!…read more True characteristics of the One who died for our eternal freedom!!! God Bless the USA!!!

I don't know about most peeps, but I frigging love love love covered bridges. Just something about…read morethem...something regal, majestic, mysterious and yet romantic all rolled into one. Now this particular bridge is located off KY route 7 in Northern Greenup Co. Very easy to find, yet if not careful you can easily pass it by. There are no signs like in the state of Indiana telling you there is a covered bridge ahead. Also, you can actually drive across this bridge because it is still used for automobile traffic. It spans 159 ft across Tygart Creek. This vintage beauty was built in 1855 and repaired in 1915. Damaged in flood in 1997, and repaired again. This is a Wheeler Truss Bridge, only example still standing. That's very interesting. I love searching these beauties out when I am roaming around the area on backroads...absolutely something you should see if in the area!!!

An actual wooden covered bridge you can drive your car across. Pretty cool. Once a year they close…read morethe bridge to traffic and have a catered dinner with tables and chairs on the bridge floor.