Welcome to Ironton, Missouri

When Iron County was formed in February 17, 1857, the name was derived from its principal mineral.  When the county was organized, H. N. Tong and David Carson who operated a mercantile business at the base of Shepherd Mountain, immediately sprang into action and laid out a town.  They named it Ironton and entered it on the list with Arcadia, Pilot Knob and Middlebrook as competing points for the county seat.  The election took place in 1857.  Ironton was ultimately chosen after the second round of voting, due in large part, to the “sweetened offer” provided by Mr. Tong and Carson after the Welcome to Ironton, Missouri first vote had taken place. Having already cleared and graded a tract of land for town lots, they offered to sell alternating lots, the proceeds of which would be donated toward the building of a court house.  In short, proceeds donated to the county totaled $10,602.68, Ironton was selected, and the historic Iron County Courthouse was built.

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Calendar

Dec
11
Mon
City Council Meeting @ City Hall
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jan
8
Mon
City Council Meeting @ City Hall
Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Feb
12
Mon
City Council Meeting @ City Hall
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mar
11
Mon
City Council Meeting @ City Hall
Mar 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Apr
8
Mon
City Council Meeting @ City Hall
Apr 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
May
13
Mon
City Council Meeting @ City Hall
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Updates & Current News

We Love Our Animals

November 3rd, 2023|

In the city of Ironton, we love our animals, but we want to remind you to be mindful when you are walking your dog, and please remember to pick up your animals’ waste. It creates an inconvenience for other residents when we do not clean up our messes. [...]

Bulk Trash

September 15th, 2023|

    2023 Fall Bulk Trash Event Bulk Trash Week October 23, 24 West of Main Street. October 25, 26 East of Main Street. No pickup on Friday the 27th   No more than one truckload per household. Must be manageable in weight and size for two people [...]

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