Lawrence County, Ohio info

About Lawrence County, Ohio

Named for Capt. James Lawrence, commander of the frigate Chesapeake, during the War of 1812.

Founded 20 December 1816

Population 62, 319

455.4 square miles

County Seat is Ironton

First County Seat was Burlington, but was moved to Ironton in 1852

Villages in Lawrence County Proctorville

There are 84 Voting Precincts

There are 14 Townships

Common Pleas Judges 740.533.4329

	W. Richard Walton
	Frank McCown

Sheriff....Tim Sexton 740-532-3525

Prosecuting Attorney...J.B. Collier 740.533.4360

County Commissioners 740.533.4300

Probate Court...Judge David Payne 740.533.4340

Clerk of Courts...Dale Burcham 740.533.4355

Lawrence County Recorder...Sue Ann Deeds 740.533.4314

County Auditor...Ray T. "Moose" Duty 740.533.4310

County Treasurer...Kenneth Howell 740.533.4304

County Engineer...David Lynd 740.533.4317

Board of Elections...740.532.0444

Dept. of Motor Vehicles 740.533.3656

Job and Family Services 740.532.3324

Schools