Ohio Courthouses: Seats of Justice - Lawrence County The Lawrence County Courthouse, originally built in 1852 in Ironton, replaced the first courthouse in Burlington and became a central part of the community’s identity. After a fire in 1875, the current courthouse was completed in 1908 using local limestone and features distinctive architecture, including a copper roof and grand staircases. Beyond its role in justice, the courthouse has hosted major historical events like the country’s longest-