Lawrence County, Ohio

The Ohio side of the tri-state metro, centered on Ironton — the Lawrence County seat — along the north bank of the Ohio River. South Point and Coal Grove sit directly across the river from Ashland and Kenova, connected by the US-52 bridges. Ironton's historic downtown reflects its 19th-century iron-furnace heritage. This region offers Ohio tax structures and school systems while providing quick access to both Huntington and Ashland via the river bridges and US-52.