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OverviewLawrence County may seem a sleepy little place, but looks are deceiving. The red light district in Ironton attracted enough attention for an FBI raid. On the other side of the law, Judge Lloyd Burwell became nationally known for his strict sentencing, which made him the subject for a movie starring Andy Griffith. A 1915 shooting on a shanty boat on the Ohio River sparked a fierce contest between Ohio and West Virginia over who had jurisdiction to prosecute the case. The mob ties of Continental Nite Club in Chesapeake ran all the way to the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Local historian and author Lori Shafer gathers a selection of thrilling and occasionally gruesome tales from Lawrence County's dark past. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lori ShaferPublisher: History Press Imprint: History Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781467157865ISBN 10: 1467157864 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 19 August 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsScandals and Shootouts, Vice and Violence Author InformationLori Shafer was born and raised in Lawrence County, Ohio. Her primary focus has been on preserving local history and enticing people to learn about local history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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