Situated twelve miles south of Belgrade, Ironton, Missouri was designated the county seat of Iron County in 1857, soon after the county was organized. Both Ironton and Iron County were named for the deposits of iron ore found in the area. The first European-American known to settle the area was Ephraim Stout, who built a log cabin around 1805, along Stout Creek, which was named for him. The area was sparsely settled until 1836, when iron ore was discovered. The town itself was laid out after Iron County was formed, and it was chosen to be the seat of county government in 1857. That same year, the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad was completed as far as nearby Pilot Knob, after which homes and business began springing up, with Ironton the center of commerce for the region. The American Civil War pitted local residents against one another, as some supported the Union while others supported the Confederacy, and the railroad was important to both sides. Today, Ironton is accessed through Missouri Highway 21 and Highway 72. The Mark Twain National Forest is east of Ironton, Graniteville is to the northwest, Middlebrook and Iron Mountain are to the north, and Hogan is to the south.
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Formerly Ursuline Academy, the building was built as a Methodist high school in 1846, served as a Union hospital during the American Civil War, and was purchased by the Ursuline nuns in 1877, who turned it into a girl’s school. Now privately owned, the restored campus serves as a bed and breakfast facility and event center. The accommodations and event areas are highlighted, with schedules and information about ongoing restorations projects.
http://www.arcadiavalleyacademy.com/
Arcadia Valley R-II School District
Located on Park Drive in Ironton, Missouri, the K-12 public school system operates an elementary school, middle school, high school, and career technology center, each of which are highlighted here, along with a staff directory, district calendar, and employment opportunities.
http://www.avr2.org/
Established in 1859, the city of Ironton is located at the base of Shepherd Mountain. The official municipal web site offers a calendar of community events, administrative and departmental contacts, and general information about the city.
http://www.irontonmo.gov/
Situated in the city of Ironton, Missouri, the funeral home serves the Iron County region. Its history and a profile of the business are featured, and its services, products, policies, and grief support resources are included, and obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com/
Situated on eighty-five acres in the Arcadia Valley town of Ironton, Missouri, the bed and breakfast facility features a main lodge with two private rooms, available for weddings and large events, as well as a private cottage that sleeps eight, and another rental lodge and cabin on ninety adjacent acres. Its locations, accommodations, rates, policies and on-line reservations are discussed.
http://www.dragonflyinbb.com/
Founded in 1858, FBC Ironton meets at its facilities on North Knob Street, Ironton, Missouri. Its history and a profile of the congregation is offered, along with an overview of its beliefs, membership policies, staff, a church directory, and sermon archive.
http://fbcironton.com/
Headquartered in Ironton, the county seat, the Sheriff’s office serves Iron County, including the cities of Annapolis, Arcadia, Belleview, Bixby, Des Arc, Glover, Hogan, Ironton, Middle Brook, Pilot Knob, Viburnum and Vulcan, Missouri. A history of the office, its organizational structure, and programs are featured.
http://www.icsomo.org/
Shepherd Mountain Inn & Suites
The Ironton, Missouri guest lodging facility offers a variety of accommodations, including Jacuzzi suites, family suites, and executive business suites, which are highlighted here, with photographs, a list of amenities, information about its dining facilities, and online bookings.
http://shepherdmtninn.com/
With its corporate offices in Ironton, The Baptist Home offers resident care on three campuses in Missouri, those being in the Arcadia Valley, Chillicothe, and Ozark. Its locations, general information about its services, educational resources, admissions policies, and contacts are posted.
http://www.thebaptisthome.org/
Published in Ironton, Missouri, the newspaper serves the Iron County, Missouri region. Its web edition includes news, sports and community reports, obituaries, opinion columns, blogs, and special sections, and readers may subscribe through the site.
http://www.myironcountynews.com/
United Country Valley Real Estate
Valley Real Estate offers real estate, including residences, historic properties, mountain property, and commercial real estate in Ironton, Iron County, and the Arcadia Valley of southern Missouri. Office listings may be browsed or searched for by features, or on an interactive map. Information for buyers and sellers are offered.
http://www.unitedcountryironton.com/
