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Read more about the article On Sherman’s Staff

On Sherman’s Staff

  • Post published:October 19, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899

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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Read more about the article Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

  • Post published:April 23, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/Military/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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Read more about the article Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

  • Post published:April 18, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/Military/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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Read more about the article Civil War Stories by Local Historians
Judy Foster: Enon Valley Community Historical Society & Little Beaver Historical Society

Civil War Stories by Local Historians

  • Post published:February 29, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/War

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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Read more about the article St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County

St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County

  • Post published:September 17, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899/1900-1929/1930-1949/Black History

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS VolunteerEdited by Kathleen A. Mooney, LCHS Webmaster & Volunteer St Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is the oldest Black congregation church and one of…

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Read more about the article First Grist Mill in Hickory Township

First Grist Mill in Hickory Township

  • Post published:August 9, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899/1900-1929

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. Grist…

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Read more about the article Butz Florists – Almost As Old As the County

Butz Florists – Almost As Old As the County

  • Post published:July 12, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899

The following is an excerpt from: Bridges to the Past, A Pictorial History of Lawrence County by Donald W. Fox (1994) The firm’s history began in 1850 when Paul Butz, a…

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Read more about the article Pickup or Delivery

Pickup or Delivery

  • Post published:June 7, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer Prior to 1887, mail was held at our local post office for patrons to claim. If letters orparcels were left unclaimed, a notice would…

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