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| | Lawrence County, Ohio Genealogical Records Information |
 | | Lawrence County, Ohio's southernmost county is situated on the Ohio River. |
 | | It was named in honor of a naval hero, Captain James Lawrence, who commanded the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake during the War of 1812. |
 | | Coal is currently mined in the county with other industries including; chemicals, metals, refractories, iron castings, coke, cement, oil, tar, acid, athletic equipment, plastics, methanol, formaldehyde, dairy products and apples. |
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