City of Ironton - Founded 1849
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Historical marker on the river front between the flood wall in the Ohio River in Ironton.
Waymark Code: WM2FN9
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2007
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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, Ironton prospered when river transportation facilitated
the development and export of Lawrence County's natural resources and
manufactured items. The Iron Railroad Company was also established to transport
pig iron and manufactured goods from nearby towns to Ironton, to awaiting
steamboats on the Ohio River. Steamboats, in the form of towboats, packet boats,
and showboats, traveled the river providing the city with goods, services, and
entertainment. The Ironton wharf and boat landing once served the community as a
gathering place to greet incoming passengers, receive mail, and hear the latest
news. ~ text of marker
To access marker go to river front on Center Street and follow river down to
the marker. Admire the murals along the way.