Rear Admiral George R. Muse
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Navy Rear Admiral George Read Muse was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on September 21, 1915 to Mr. & Mrs. George W. Muse. His…
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Rear Admiral George R. Muse
Wampum’s Pride: General McBride
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) The highest military rank to have been achieved by a Lawrence County resident is that of a four star general, held by General William…
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Wampum’s Pride: General McBride
On Sherman’s Staff
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) We hear Civil War stories about the men from Battery B, and those from the Roundheads of Lawrence County. But here is another story…
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On Sherman’s Staff
Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Joseph B. Chambers was born May 4, 1833 in Beaver County, present day Lawrence County. COMPANY F of the 100th PA INFANTRY Enlisting at East…
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Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)
Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)
By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Cyrus B. Lower was born February 18, 1843 in Mahoning Township, the son of Samuel and Mary Bryan Lower. His father had moved to…
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Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)
Home to a Prince (Johnson-Turner House)
By Susan Linville, Administrator LCHS Article corrected and revised April 18, 2016. The structure, referred to as the Johnson-Turner House was not built for nor owned by George W. Johnson as…
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Home to a Prince (Johnson-Turner House)
Judy Foster: Enon Valley Community Historical Society & Little Beaver Historical Society
Civil War Stories by Local Historians
By Kathleen Mooney, LCHS Webmaster The Historical Society has produced a Civil War Presentation available for viewing on YouTube. Take a trip back in time and spend 12 minutes with…
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Civil War Stories by Local Historians
Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr
The Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, is sponsoring a book signing on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Meet New Castle Indians player Ted…
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Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr
St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County
By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer Edited by Kathleen A. Mooney, LCHS Webmaster & Volunteer St Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is the oldest Black congregation church and one…
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St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County
Imported Macaroni & Olive Oil circa 1911
By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer In 1911 Thomas Monico and A. E. Alles incorporated an import and wholesale business known as “Monico & Alles Co.” Located at 802-804 South…
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Imported Macaroni & Olive Oil circa 1911
First Grist Mill in Hickory Township
By: Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer The first grist mill in Hickory Township was built by Henry Reynolds on Hettenbaugh Run, a mile east of the village of Eastbrook. According…
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First Grist Mill in Hickory Township
Annual Members Dinner Honors Fulena
Historical Society to Recognize Stephanie Fulena at Annual Dinner Come join us on September 13th for an evening of entertainment and friendship. > 6:00 pm Social Hour > 6:30 pm…
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Annual Members Dinner Honors Fulena